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1961 Dodge Polara Mopar Chrysler Plymouth Wild Space AGE Design

Sale price: $27,999.00 make an offer

Car location: Altona North, VIC, Australia

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
01/1961
Number of Doors:
2
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1961 Dodge Polara Mopar Chrysler Plymouth Wild Space AGE Design for sale

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1961 Dodge POLARA 2 door hardtop-Pillarless Coupe LHD.


Extremely Rare - only 1862 produced. Very few exist !


Almost impossible to find.

 

361 cu. in V8 2 Bbl Carb.

Torqueflite 3 speed Pushbutton Automatic.


Original Survivor!


The 1961 Dodge Polara is Extremely Rare and according to available data only 1862 were produced. In comparison its direct competitor the 1961 Chevrolet Impala 2 door hardtops was produced 177. 69 times. nonetheless it too is now considered a rare car in its own right .  
The 1961 POLARA is almost impossible to find in any condition. Very few Survivors remain! 
1961 Full-Size Dodges are now almost extinct.   When restored to their original state. nbsp;they are truly a unique form of automotive art and command attention in any crowd! 
Featuring the smooth powerful 361 cu. in V8 2 Bbl Carb. Pushbutton Automatic. /strong>
The Polara is based on a 122" wheelbase and was part of the senior models for 1961.
In Australia we only received the 4 door Phoenix Dart models.
The car was acquired several years ago in  USA and remains in as found condition. Basically what you see is what you get. What you get of course -- is one of the most artistic and rarest automobiles ever produced in the USA
Contemporary road tests highlight Dodge as having superior handling compared to other American cars thanks to the "torsion bar front suspension" and the monocoque body which was noted for being "rattle free”.
The 1961 Dodge Polara is a rare vehicle in the USA and even more so in Australia.   
Richard Carpenter from the singing duo the "Carpenters" is a well known car collecter in Southern California and he has a 1960 model of the Dodge Polara 2 door hardtop in his museum collection which includes many notable classics including Ferraris.  He states the following on his web site: “Most people have never seen one of these cars and that. combined with the car's. uh …. presence. shall we say. elicits a plethora of comments. thankfully always positive!
The 1961 Dodge Polara Hardtop however is much rarer than the 1960 version which is rare in its own right.
The Polara styled under the guidance of Virgil Exner is the last of the “Forward Look “designs which incorporated futuristic styling. jet inspired fins and powerful engines.
The styling of the 1961 Polara was controversial when new - undoubtedly inspired by the American space program the design is pure Science Fiction.
So radical and futuristic is the Polara that most consumers in 1961 were just too conservative to be driving a space ship on American roads - hence production remained low and far fewer survivors remain.  
A fantastic collector attribute 50 years on!
The fact the Polara is a pure automotive art form inspired by the American space age – a car that George Jetson would have been proud to motor into space . is now the very reason collectors are inspired by the 1961 Polara.
The Polara features the Wildest Space Age Design ever incorporated in an automobile! – The tail-lights symbolise the flames from a rocket ship propelled into orbit.
The bubble windshield. the sleek sweeping roof line incorporating the Sky - Hi rear window all emphasise the “ Jetsons” spaceship theme
The steering wheel is straight from a rocket ship. too! - as is. the Juke Box style dash. the high mounted see - through speedometer. push button Automatic transmission control panel and the “Tower back” captain seat.
The spaceship theme continues with the superb “torsion” bar front suspension which gives a smooth JET like ride. nbsp;superior roadholding & stability.

The Polara is a pure automotive art form!

The mix of  “Jetsons” space ship styling combined with extreme rarity are essential attributes which will undoubtedly propel the collector status of the 1961 Polara well into the Future. !!    The Car on OFFER:
IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE NOTE: the leading photo of the restored example is shown for illustration purposes only - to highlight how good this model Dodge looks when restored and is NOT the car being sold in this auction listing. The car being sold is the all white car which is in unrestored condition and described hereafter!

 

This vehicle is an extremely solid unrestored original example and a relatively easy restorer.

 

Whilst there is some rust here and there it is relatively minor for a1961 Dodge. Most of the rust on the car is surface rust. There is a comparatively small amount of rust for a vehicle of this year and model. I have a number of additional photos I can forward to anyone with a genuine interest in the car. that show the small areas of rust in the car.


Some rust is localised in typical areas for this era Dodge such as the quarter sills. lower rear quarters. lower front fenders etc.  The trunk floor is solid with mainly surface rust. The main floors still have the original paint in most areas but there is surface rust and like the trunk floor. nbsp;if there is any rust through it will be relatively minor and isolated.

 

This super rare POLARA does not have the extent of rust which is typically found on this model Dodge which makes it a relatively easy restorer.

 

The engine and drivetrain look original to the car and undisturbed. I have not attempted to start the engine. The brakes are in operative due to long term storage.   

 

The vehicle is LHD and has never been registered in Australia. however the vehicle has an Australian Import Approval and a copy will be supplied on sale.

 

Contemporary road tests highlight Dodge ( Mopars ) had superior handling compared to other American cars of the time thanks to "torsion bar front suspension" and the  body was noted as being "rattle free". thanks to monocoque body construction

 

The 1961 Dodge POLARA is a rare vehicle in the USA and even more so in Australia. We believe this may be one of three known  - 2  Door Hardtops in Australia.

 

I have had a long term association with this model Dodge and I am unaware of any recent auction sales however the most recent publicised USA auction sales of the earlier 1960 Dodge Matador / Polara 2 door hardtop include a restored example in blue which sold for $85. 00 USD and an example with an amateur restoration with apparent poor panel fit and sub-standard body work was recorded to have sold for $56. 00 USD.


 A restored 1960 Dodge Polara which is not as rare as the 61 model was recently advertised in the USA for $99. 00 USD - which translates to an estimated $180. 00 AUD to import at present with shipping and taxes.  

 

A regular 1960 Matador / Polara 4 door pillared sedan. requiring restoration was advertised on ebay Australia in 2008 and was sold back to the USA.  


This is a rare opportunity to acquire a an extremely rare collector car with investment potential in Australia.

The 1961 POLARA is far more rare than its predecessor the 1960 model and represents an opportunity to own one of the rarest American cars in the world and one with unique design inspired during the Space Age era of the 1960s.


 

Unlike many mainstream American collector cars from the 1950s & 1960s .


the 1961 POLARA is extremely rare and combined with the Space Age inspired design - 


its investment potential and collectibilty is ensured well into the Future!

 

 

This model Dodge features the

 Wildest Space Age Design!

unlike any other car. nbsp; a Juke Box style dash with push button Automatic transmission control panel.  superb “torsion” bar front suspension for smooth JET like ride and superior roadholding & stability.

 

The Vehicle is available for on-site inspection by arrangement.

 

I have more photos of the car that i can forward to interested parties.

 

 

This is a very rare opportunity to own one of the most sought-after Forward Look cars around.

 

 

 

All Arrangements and cost of Transport /shipping is the sole responsibilty of the purchaser. however the seller to the best of his ability will assist a purchaser with such  arrangements.

 

 

Will Assist with Shipping WORLD WIDE!

 

 

$27. 99 or Best Offer

 

If you would like more information or have further questions. please call me on:

 

Ph: 0438 300 123 

 

For international callers:

 

Ph:  INT + 61 438 300 123  

 

Upon the purchaser agreeing to purchase the vehicle offered the purchaser agrees to pay a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours. via Paypal. bank cheque or bank deposit. The balance payable in Cash. Bank Cheque or Bank Deposit is due within 7 days. unless other arrangements are agreed to by the seller  prior tthe sale.


Purchaser is responsible for collection and transport charges.

No postage applies on this sale.



 

Terms & Conditions of Sale

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1.  Seller reserves the rightto cancel the listing and withdraw the vehicle from sale at anytime as the vehicle is advertised elsewhere.

2. The vehicle is sold as is . where is. The vehicle is more than 10 yeras old. used and unrestored and therefore the  seller makes no representations as to warranties express or implied.

3.  Any description given by the seller is of a general nature asthe seller has not tested the mechanical or body condition of the vehicle and given the age of the vehicle is unable to ascertain the condition of every mechanical & body component/s of the used vehicle. nbsp;

4. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to the auction end date by prior arrangement and a purchaser of a used vehicle including a vintage or classic vehicle is encouraged to inspect the vehicle and make his or her own evaluation of the vehicle condition.

4. Upon the purchaser agreeing to purchase the vehicle offered the purchaser agrees to pay a $ 500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours. via Paypal. bank cheque or bank deposit.  The balance payable in Cash. Bank Cheque or Bank Deposit is due within 7 days. unless other arrangements are agreed to by the seller  prior tthe sale. If the purchaser defaults. the seller reserves the rightto withdraw the vehicle from sale and or to sell the vehicle to a third party and the purchaser shall not have any recourse againstthe seller.

5.  Title in the said vehicle will pass to the purchaser on clearance of all monies due to the seller and upon such clearance of funds the vehicle will be released to the purchaser.

6. The vehicle is sold as is where is.

7.  The seller warrants to the purchaser that Title to the vehicle is clear and free of any encumbrances whatsoever.

8.  The seller makes no representation as to the accuracy of odometer readings of any used vehicle. nbsp;as the seller cannot ascertain if the odometer reading accurately records the actual mileage travelled by the vehicle.

9. All Arrangements and cost of Transport /shipping is the sole responsibilty of the purchaser. however the seller to the best of his ability will assist a purchaser with such  arrangements.

10. All sales are final. the purchaser agrees that no cooling off period applies to the sale of this classic motor vehicle.

11. The contract for the sale of this vehicle is made in Victoria. Australia and the  law in the state of Victoria prevails on the sale of this vehicle.

 

 

 

 

 

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