For Sale 1962 Dodge Polara 880 convertible - $3900
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tbm3fan
Old Man with a Hat
Needs complete restoration is right. Doesn't say anything about an engine and I don't see one. He sure is optimistic on the price considering this is an as honest to god grade 5 car there is. Would be a cool looking car but the cost to restore is definitely going to be more than what the finished car would be worth.
78Brougham
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Trans would work in that 1960 Windsor. But not for that kinda scratch. It's on a trailer, might as well take it to its final resting place. Take out the tranny and give her a decent burial.
commando1
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What parts...
Joe Sportone
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I have never seen a 63 880 convertible.
Didn't you see it? The license plate bracket was incredibly straight...
78Brougham
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My first car was a 61 Dodge Dart Seneca. Had that same dash design. It was pretty cool. The speedometer was frosted glass. During the day the ambient light lit it up from behind, and at night it was lit from underneath, making it glow a soft light green...ver cool! If course all the push buttons were back lit in that same green.
It would be a cool car if restored.....but I agree a number 5 car at best.
bluefury361
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I think this car is better then what the pic's show. I've restored worse. It may well be the only existing one left, certainly worth saving. An inspection would be necessary and I would bet the price is negotiable. A replacement engine is easy, probably a 361.
As far as restoration cost, aren't all C bodys, worth less then the cost of a full restoration....?
This would need to be a labor of love with the reward being a very unique convertible.
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Don't ever buy an early Chrysler product out of the rust belt .. You'll be sorry..
tbm3fan
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Ah, must be the blue tinted glasses Mopar fans wear...
bluefury361
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bluefury361
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I don't see evidence of serious rust issues. I'm thinking it was a barn find somewhere in the Dakotas, There are some nice dry cars that come from that area.
barnfind
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Agreed, If this one spent any time in Minnesota it wasn't for long or the cancer would be heck of a lot worse. Low quarters and wheels house as viewed from the trunk shot show a lot of hope for the shell. Look at the edges of what you can see of the trunk lid (dry). Shots of the underside and pans would tell the rest of the story.
Big blocks can easily be found and will slide in those rails. I think a manual shifter sticking thru the floor wouldn't too out of place either. While this would be a labor of love, how many have you seen around (1st one I've seen as well). Something truly unique at nearly any show or just around town. Last I heard there not making em anymore. 3900 is a starting point, not the ending point. Some years spent indoors as defined by the "history dust" White with a red interior vert, WOW!!! I hope someone saves this beauty.
Big blocks can easily be found and will slide in those rails. I think a manual shifter sticking thru the floor wouldn't too out of place either. While this would be a labor of love, how many have you seen around (1st one I've seen as well). Something truly unique at nearly any show or just around town. Last I heard there not making em anymore. 3900 is a starting point, not the ending point. Some years spent indoors as defined by the "history dust" White with a red interior vert, WOW!!! I hope someone saves this beauty.
tbm3fan
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Not for someone who writes in blue instead of rose...
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