The 1960 Dodge Polara was the new Dodge flagship car, sitting above the similar Matador in trim; it was larger than the new 1960 Dodge Dart series, which were essentially retrimmed Plymouths. The Polara may have been aimed at DeSoto and Chrysler buyers, just as the Dart was aimed at Plymouth buyers. [1960 Dodge Polara and Matador details]

The Dodge Polara pursuit, with a 413, managed the quarter mile in 15 seconds flat, with a top speed of 129 mph. The 1963 parts manual shows just how much was available to police departments buying the Plymouth Patroller or Dodge Pursuit.

Jan 30, 2025 · California was the only state to get Polara package cars in 1961. Specifications were developed by CHP engineers in partnership with Chrysler Corp. The car was equipped with a 383 high output V8 with a 413 camshaft, four barrel Carter carb., Dodge truck brakes and other CHP only items. Total restoration time: 2 years. ,

Nov 16, 2020 · The largest set of engine options was in the Dodge Polara - with six to choose from. Dodge bragged, "Both Polara and Coronet provide the engines, transmissions and rear axle ratios to make it difficult or impossible for another car to outrun a Dodge police car [and] to provide the kind of top-end speed required."

May 31, 2020 · I have recently purchase a 1964 Dodge Polara 500. While I love the original hubcaps, I am wanting to install a set of 15" Magnum 500 wheels and tires. I am concerned about the backspacing. Does anyone know the original wheel size backspacing. I think it came out with 14 X 6" wheels. I would like go with 15" as the tires are easier to find 15 X 7"

Sep 6, 2024 · This beautiful 1963 Dodge Polara is an extremely beautiful, very well-built car. Powered by a Six Pack 426 wedge, mated to an automatic transmission, this is a very fun car to drive! Rotisserie restoration done around 15 years ago and maybe has 300 miles on it since the build. This car has disc...

Feb 11, 2023 · nothing gets past this group. with all due respect to the current owner, people can ask whatever they think their cars are worth, and then the market will sort it out. but real police cars need unambiguous, fleet pedigree documentation if available, but at a minimum self-evidencing "numbers" on the car itself (VIN, tags, broadcasts, etc.) as it left the factory, to …

May 15, 2014 · 1971 Dodge Polara Custom Ex-Washington State Patrol Pursuit Vehicle. Equipped with 440 "Magnum" ("E86") engine, heavy duty 727 TorqueFlite, ("D32"), and a 3.23:1, 8.75 inch differential. Vehicle has just over 110,000 miles believed to be original. Unit number D-188, when in service but its duty service with the WSP is not fully known.

Mar 7, 2016 · For your consideration in this auction is my 1973 Dodge Polara. It has been restored as a police car replica, it is not an actual police package car, however it is an extremely accurate representation of how police cars were equipped in 1973. NOTE: All emergency related equipment depicted below may not be legal to drive on public highways.

Nov 21, 2016 · Polara 500 also come standard with accessory group (323) Assist light group -trunk light,handbrake warning light,glovebox light. So this won't appear on tag. * Hammtramck Dart 330,440's On some of these tag's under A accessory group & B convenience group options can appear all together rather than individually stamped on the tag.