NOT MINE 1973 Dodge Polara - 47k Original Miles - Mopar - $8,700 (San Bernardino)

[67newport]

not mine
1973 Dodge Polara - 47k Original Miles - Mopar - cars & trucks - by...

Cash only, no checks! One owner. Never needs a smog! 1973 Dodge Polara automatic, I am second owner, all original, new tires, new battery, new carburator, new Blaupunkt cd player with bluetooth hands free connection, new Blaupunkt speakers, ooga horn, PA system, new fresh synthetic oils and filters in engine and transmission, new coolant, straight pipes, straight body, 8 cylinders, automatic, has no problems at all, it runs very good, engine purrs! Pink slip in hand and on my name, registered until March 2022. 47k original miles, drives smooth, has no issues. It has A/C which was converted to R134A. Immaculate in and out, must see to appreciate. I am in no rush to sell this amazing unique collectible classic. Needs a good scrub as it has not been washed in a few good years. Paint this beauty and you have a classic piece of automobile history. Comes with free cover, 1973 metal gas canister and blue original plates, safe for gun or cash, jumper cables, full size spare, fire extinguisher, etc. too many to list (all inside the trunk). Has dashcam installed inside, 16GB memory, must see to appreciate! If post is up, vehicle is still available. Will show by appointment. One of the few Mopar still on the road today. You can drive this car right now to Ney York and back with no issue, it is amazing! Two sets of original keys with Mopar Dodge original keychains. Asking $8,700 OBO.

 

[commando1]

Is 87-hundred bucks fair for a SB 4 dr sdn needing paint?

 

[azblackhemi]

Is 87-hundred bucks fair for a SB 4 dr sdn needing paint?

And not knowing what's under those seat covers.

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

Haven't we seen this one before in the past 6/8 months? I seem to remember someone asking and me informing about the light switches as they are the Dollar Store stick anywhere lights that you see at the checkout counter.

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[Ripinator]

Is 87-hundred bucks fair for a SB 4 dr sdn needing paint?

He knows what he has. . .

 

[T-revorNobody]

NOT MINE - 1973 Dodge Polara Sedan - $10,800 - Lake Arrowhead, California
They were asking almost 11k first then dropped it down to 8.6k....

 

[commando1]

He knows what he has. . .

 

[tbm3fan]

Is 87-hundred bucks fair for a SB 4 dr sdn needing paint?

I'll spell it out for you....N_O!

 

[fury fan]

Is 87-hundred bucks fair for a SB 4 dr sdn needing paint?

You'd be a good partner on volleyball team!

 

[fury fan]

Needs a good scrub as it has not been washed in a few good years.
Paint this beauty and you have a classic piece of automobile history.
Comes with free cover, 1973 metal gas canister and blue original plates, safe for gun or cash, jumper cables, full size spare, fire extinguisher, etc. too many to list (all inside the trunk). Has dashcam installed inside, 16GB memory, must see to appreciate!

This seller apparently doesn't know anything about what adds value to a classic car.

One of the few Mopar still on the road today.

Ha ha. Yes, folks, only 12 Mopars left in roadworthy condition and this is one of them.

And my favorite -

One owner. Never needs a smog! 1973 Dodge Polara automatic, I am second owner...

How many owners???

 

[Boydsdodge]

I loved driving those cars. Had a few old cop cars from a 70 through to 78 Dodge/Plymouth cars. brings back memories. Boo Hoo.

 

[LowQualityImage]

I can tell you all definitively that it was not worth it, because I actually owned that very car (Yep, even paid $8700 for it like a total sucker. I was so dumb, I didn't even try to haggle lol) At the same time though, I do not regret my decision, even if I didn't have it for very long. It was my first car, and as a young person who's into old cars, it made me feel really cool. It felt pretty sweet having people take interest in what i was driving. If I had the chance to go back and do things over, I definitely would've chosen a different car to have that experience with, as this one proved to be real difficult to keep alive (plenty of deferred maintenance on the part of the previous owner(s)). However, I really appreciated this car for opening up my eyes and making me feel like the baddest kid on the block. I still think about it often and I cherish the confidence it gave me. So I guess in a strange, oddly specific way, it was worth it to me.

 

[azblackhemi]

I can tell you all definitively that it was not worth it, because I actually owned that very car (Yep, even paid $8700 for it like a total sucker. I was so dumb, I didn't even try to haggle lol) At the same time though, I do not regret my decision, even if I didn't have it for very long. It was my first car, and as a young person who's into old cars, it made me feel really cool. It felt pretty sweet having people take interest in what i was driving. If I had the chance to go back and do things over, I definitely would've chosen a different car to have that experience with, as this one proved to be real difficult to keep alive (plenty of deferred maintenance on the part of the previous owner(s)). However, I really appreciated this car for opening up my eyes and making me feel like the baddest kid on the block. I still think about it often and I cherish the confidence it gave me. So I guess in a strange, oddly specific way, it was worth it to me.

I'm glad you were able to turn it into a positive experience. Let me ask you did you buy another classic car after this? I hope so because we need more young blood in the hobby.

 

[fury fan]

And - how did you find this discussion on the car several years later?

 

[LowQualityImage]

I'm glad you were able to turn it into a positive experience. Let me ask you did you buy another classic car after this? I hope so because we need more young blood in the hobby.

Unfortunately, I did not. My parents got fed-up with the amount of financial strain and stress the Polara was putting on me that when her transmission gave out, they convinced me to call it quits then and there and helped me buy a newer used car. I'd still like to own another older Mopar though. Every so often I'll browse Craigslist ads and whatnot out of curiosity on what's out there, and I'll see the occasional C-Body that really catches my eye amidst all the other stuff people are selling. One of these days, I'd like to get my hands on another early 70's C-body. I just adore the way they look.

 

[LowQualityImage]

And - how did you find this discussion on the car several years later?

Every so often when I'm missing the Polara, I'll do a Google search of '73 Polaras just to look at pictures of them and think about the good times I had with the car (and sometimes even the bad ones lol). I usually don't scroll down too far on the search results, but today I did and just happened to see the attached photo in the image search results. Only felt right to make an account to tell you guys about my experience with the car since it's not every day I get the chance to discuss a car I've owned, much less the EXACT car I've owned.

 

[Boydsdodge]

You have found the right place for future help. Before you buy your next car C-body our other, ask us what we think.

 

[LowQualityImage]

You have found the right place for future help. Before you buy your next car C-body our other, ask us what we think.

I most certainly will! Would hate to make another poor decision due to rose-colored glasses haha

 

[fury fan]

Unfortunately, I did not. My parents got fed-up with the amount of financial strain and stress the Polara was putting on me that when her transmission gave out, they convinced me to call it quits then and there and helped me buy a newer used car. I'd still like to own another older Mopar though. Every so often I'll browse Craigslist ads and whatnot out of curiosity on what's out there, and I'll see the occasional C-Body that really catches my eye amidst all the other stuff people are selling. One of these days, I'd like to get my hands on another early 70's C-body. I just adore the way they look.

FWIW, way back then, my mom didn't understand all the $$$ I spent on my old cars.
'For all the money you've spent, you could've had a new car."

Yeah, mom, I could've gotten a Chevy Cavalier.

 

[LowQualityImage]

FWIW, way back then, my mom didn't understand all the $$$ I spent on my old cars.
'For all the money you've spent, you could've had a new car."

Yeah, mom, I could've gotten a Chevy Cavalier.

To be completely honest with you, at times even I didn't quite understand why I was putting so much money into the Polara. Sunk cost fallacy, perhaps? Maybe I thought that if I just gave it a little more money and fixed a few more things on her, that maybe THIS time she wouldn't break on me again. That never turned out to be the case, of course. To the previous owners, she wasn't worth the upkeep and maintenance, and I paid the price for their neglect. I had grown really attached to that car though. I had put so much time, money, and effort into trying to keep her on the road, it made it hard to let her go. The car was essentially on life support when I got her, but I think I did my best to extend her lifespan as much as I possibly could.