For Sale 66 Dodge Polara 500 on e-Bay

[furyfever]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291649073952?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Sure looks like a very nice car. Is the vinyl roof stock? Shouldn't the A-pillars be covered with vinyl? Does anything else pop out at you...that I should know of before I hit the BIN? LOL...:icon_wink: All kidding aside, I really like the car. Seller sent me photos of undercarriage...looks to be a super solid/clean car. How on earth does a BIN button give anyone (that's far away) a snow ball's chance in hades at actually buying the car? You basically have to stick your neck way out on the chopping block and wait for the ax to fall.

 

[Zymurgy]

Nice looking car. Interior looks really nice too. Got to like the buckets and console

 

[300rag]

I find it odd that a Polara 500 is a DL23, not at least a DM or DP, and paint AA1 is silver, not white.

 

[Joe Sportone]

Bob, my '66 Monaco had a stock vinyl top. not sure whether the Polara's did.

Also, the skirts... Never seen a '66 Dodge with skirts. Also, upgraded brake booster/master cylinder.

 

[furyfever]

Bob, my '66 Monaco had a stock vinyl top. not sure whether the Polara's did.

Also, the skirts... Never seen a '66 Dodge with skirts. Also, upgraded brake booster/master cylinder.

Yes Joe...but did ma Mopar NOT cover the a-pillars with vinyl on vinyl top cars in 1966? Every other C-body I've seen has the a-pillar covered with vinyl. That white A-pillar sticks out like a sore thumb to me.

Sounds like this car has been (at least) partially restored with a color change from silver to white.

300 Rag: Can you better explain what you mean regarding the VIN...DL23 vs..DM and DP. I'm not up on VIN decoding.

Seller is quick to get back with (undercarriage) photos and was egging me on a bit, telling me that a potential buyer is coming up from Daytona today at 3:00 PM eastern time...If this is legit and the car is as nice as it looks in the photos, it could be gone here real soon.

I'm just not up for high anxiety situations anymore...I want to look, feel, and touch when I buy from now on. This could be a real gem...but what's one supposed to do? I have grown to hate high pressure when making a decision to buy an old car. Seems that it's part of the deal now though...never was years ago...That is a beautiful ride...probably be sorry I didn't pull the trigger.

 

[300rag]

300 Rag: Can you better explain what you mean regarding the VIN...DL23 vs..DM and DP. I'm not up on VIN decoding.

D= Dodge
L= Low line
M= Mid line
H= High line
P= Premium line

I would have thought that the Polara 500 would have been more than the low-line model, but I am not an expert. A Monaco would have been H or P. But it is a black interior, bucket/console car.

 

[polara71]

D= Dodge
L= Low line
M= Mid line
H= High line
P= Premium line

I would have thought that the Polara 500 would have been more than the low-line model, but I am not an expert. A Monaco would have been H or P.

I agree ........

 

[cantflip]

Only advice I have, and I have never done this myself.... he wants $2k deposit, I would put it on my CC with the easiest dispute, even call the card provider first... if the car is not as described take pictures so you can substantiate your claim that it was not as described, also save a copy of the listing... if the CC does its job he will likely give up on the dispute, even if he is unwilling to refund.

Everything else is a gamble, get it inspected before you fly there in person... another "out" opportunity... If its "the one" you might have to deal with the stress.

 

[Polara_500]

Polara is a low line model, adding the 500 package doesn't change the base. I know the skirts were available on the 65's, not sure on 66 but they could be Foxcraft although they appear to fit really well.
Mike

 

[furyfever]

The seller just texted me and said the car just sold. He sort of said in so many words " I told you it was a great car." He couldn't understand why I wanted to have a look at it in person I guess. Must have been a great car though for it to sell so fast and for the full $14k (at least that's what the seller told me).

In a case like this though, one must just take the chance with that BIN button there. Who's going to buy a plane ticket and possibly waste the money and the time for the trip if someone hits the BIN button in the mean time??? With this one, the buyer had a friend in the area...(Daytona)...so he wins.

Thanks 300rag for explaining the VIN...I would think the base Polara with a bench seat would be the L and the Polara 500 should be the M...Who knows?

 

[Zymurgy]

Sorry you didn't get to find out if this was the one. It is funny now that you pointed it out, the A-pillar with no vinyl just looks wrong. Since you aren't getting it, there is just something about the wheel skirts that just doesn't flow to me, even though the fit looks good.

 

[moparnutcase]

My 383 '65 Monaco has the optional vinyl top and the A pillars are body color. And yes, it is the original top so it was not replaced. I guess it depends on the color, mine is Pale Gold Poly with black top and it has never even crossed my mind that it sticks out.

 

[saforwardlook]

Sorry you didn't get to find out if this was the one. It is funny now that you pointed it out, the A-pillar with no vinyl just looks wrong. Since you aren't getting it, there is just something about the wheel skirts that just doesn't flow to me, even though the fit looks good.

I have to agree, the wheel skirts just don't work on this car (but then there are few cars that I like with them anyway). I once had a 67 Plymouth Satellite that had a vinyl roof, and it too ended at the top of the A pillar.

I don't think I would have paused to buy this car based on what was shown in the photos, although it is always some risk. What might have made me pause a little, however, was the guy's several feedbacks that were negative, although they were more than a year ago.

 

[furyfever]

You know...because this owner has had the car only a year, that didn't set well with me. I would have felt much better if the owner had owned it for 5-10 years. Would it have been enough to hit the BIN? maybe...

I guess I'm getting fed up with flippers too and deep down, I just don't trust 'em. He didn't care to share any history on the car with me either and I'm sure he knew something. I really like knowing some history on the cars I buy.

Is it just me or is $14k a bit much for a nice Polara 500 2 door hardtop. I guess I'm thinking a nice C-vert. can be had for ~15k....but like I said befor, I think C's have come up in value just in the last year or two. The value guides do not seem to reflect this increase...yet.

As far as no vinyl on the A-pillar...I'm not use to it...but perhaps the factory installed the vinyl tops both ways...covering the A-pillar and not covering it. Interesting and I seemed to have learned something here.

I think the skirts look (extra) funny because the tires are undersized. A problem with 14" radials on these cars...I just went through this with my 58 Belvedere and 58 Firesweep. Both of those cars have 14" rims too. That's something I would have addressed right away...get the proper size tires on the car which is not cheap. That would have been an additional 800- 1000 dollars right off the bat. The skirts were added by securing them with little C-clamps. I spotted a C-clamp in one of the undercarriage shots, so those would have come off nicely with no unsightly hardware left behind.

Oh well...the search goes on and that's ok by me.

 

[tbm3fan]

I feel 14K would be right for a top of the lone car but this one isn't. Top of the line meaning not one flaw. I'm sure he didn't get his asking price. Does anyone know anyone who goes car buying and pays the asking price without bargaining even a little. When it comes to classic cars there is always bargaining on them.

 

[polara66hardtop]

The Vinyl top on the car is correct for the 1966 Polara. I owned one from 1971-1975. However, Those skirts I have never seen before on a 66' Dodge. My present Polara is a DL23, and the Monaco is DH41(sedan) I believe the M for Medium applies to the Chrysler. (CL for economy,CM for the 300,CH for the New Yorker).The 66' Chrysler has a Vinyl Pillar, but on the four door hardtop it is separate from the roof Vinyl.

 

[saforwardlook]

You know...because this owner has had the car only a year, that didn't set well with me. I would have felt much better if the owner had owned it for 5-10 years. Would it have been enough to hit the BIN? maybe...

I guess I'm getting fed up with flippers too and deep down, I just don't trust 'em. He didn't care to share any history on the car with me either and I'm sure he knew something. I really like knowing some history on the cars I buy.

Is it just me or is $14k a bit much for a nice Polara 500 2 door hardtop. I guess I'm thinking a nice C-vert. can be had for ~15k....but like I said befor, I think C's have come up in value just in the last year or two. The value guides do not seem to reflect this increase...yet.

As far as no vinyl on the A-pillar...I'm not use to it...but perhaps the factory installed the vinyl tops both ways...covering the A-pillar and not covering it. Interesting and I seemed to have learned something here.

I think the skirts look (extra) funny because the tires are undersized. A problem with 14" radials on these cars...I just went through this with my 58 Belvedere and 58 Firesweep. Both of those cars have 14" rims too. That's something I would have addressed right away...get the proper size tires on the car which is not cheap. That would have been an additional 800- 1000 dollars right off the bat. The skirts were added by securing them with little C-clamps. I spotted a C-clamp in one of the undercarriage shots, so those would have come off nicely with no unsightly hardware left behind.

Oh well...the search goes on and that's ok by me.

Given the additional information, I would have paused too.

14" wheels on that era C body is a real issue with me too. All these cars look funny with anything less than the full sizes the factory equipped them with, and like you say, those now are very expensive specialty tires. I would go to 15" except that the correct wheel covers would not fit then.

I am not a fan generally of the slab sides except for the 1965 300s and the 1966 Polaras/Monacos. But they were all very well built cars.

Another one will come along for you.

 

[polara66hardtop]

I feel the 66' Polara was the nicest riding and best built Mopar for the time That I put road time in. From November 71' to August 72' I put nearly 50,000 miles on the 66'. Like an idiot I sold it in August of 75'. I looked for it for a long time, with no luck. With the one I have now, I did go to 15' Inch wheels, as the new radials were just too dinky. I love the spinners, but they just sit in a box nowdays.

 

[65 500]

I never checked into the '66s, but a '65 Polara 500 is a DL.