Dodge 1960 Matador Mopar Chrysler Plymouth Wildest Fins Ever Rare

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1960 Dodge Matador 2 door hardtop Pillarless Coupe LHD.

Extremely Rare - only 6119 produced. Very few exist !

Almost impossible to find.

361 cu. in V8 2 Bbl Carb. Pushbutton Automatic. Original Survivor!

The Matador is based on a 122" wheelbase and was part of the senior models for 1960.

In Australia we only received the Phoenix Dart models.

1960 Full-Size Dodges are almost extinct. The full-size Dodges were built in two trim levels. the Polara  and the Matador. which was only produced for one model year. This makes the Matadors unique if for that reason only! The Matador could be ordered with just about any trim and powertrain upgrades. and. in my humble opinion. was a better looking car than the Polara when decked-out with all of the fancy upgrades. When restored to their original state. they are truly a unique and beautiful piece of automotive art that stands out in any crowd! 

This vehicle is an ex CALIFORNIA Black Plate and is a solid unrestored original example and a relatively easy restorer.

The car has been exposed to the hot dry climate of sunny California and accordingly the paint and interior is sunburnt.

Whist there is some rust here and there it is relatively minor for a 1960 Dodge. Most of the rust on the car is surface rust. There is a small amount of rust in the dog legs ahead of the rear wheels. quarter sills as well some rust starting on the rear wheel arches. There is some rust through in the trunk floor. but overall the trunk floor is solid with surface rust. The main floors have the original paint but there is surface rust and if there is any rust through it will be relatively minor and isolated.

This California example 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 but the engine oil and auto trans fluid look clean.   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 1960 Dodge Matador is a rare vehicle in the USA and even more so in Australia. We believe this may be one of about five known 2  Door Hardtops in both the Matador or Polara trim in Australia.

The most recent publicised USA auction sales of the 1960 Dodge Matador / Polara 2 door hardtop include a restored example 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.

At current exchange rates it would cost around  $200. 00 AUD to import.

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

THIS CAR IS A BARGAIN AT $27. 99 AUD - this represents buying a car like this for around 15K USD plus shipping and taxes etc.

The problem is they are almost IMPOSSIBLE to find in any condition in the USA - let alone for $15K USD

Richard Carpenter from the  singing duo the "Carpenters" is a well known car collecter in Southern California and he has a 1960 Dodge Polara ( same body as the Matador ) 2 door hardtop in his museum collection.  He states on his web site; "That most people that view his car have never seen one before" - and that is the USA!

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

Unlike many mainstream American collector cars from the 1950s & 1960s the 1960 Matador 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 has the  Wildest Fins ever! – unlike any other car. nbsp; a Juke Box style dash with push button Automatic transmission control panel and features the 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 inetrested 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 to the sale.

NO postage applies on this sale.

Purchaser responsible for collection and transport charges.

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 to the 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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