1960 Dodge Polara D-500 Convertible.

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Mike's Classic Auto World / Road Trip

Жыл бұрын

1960 Dodge Polara D-500 Convertible. This is a beautiful example of a very rare Dodge Polara D-500 convertible with the 383 cross ram induction V8 engine. An amazing car that could be the center piece of any collection. If you like this video like and subscribe to this channel and see many more classic and unusual cars. Some might even be a favorite of yours or like one you use to own. New videos will be uploaded regularly. Thanks for watching.

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@L4sleeko Ай бұрын

What a stunner - a big black swan. It would be interesting to see this parked next to the 1959 Cadillac in the background. Both over the top, both superb.

@Mikesclassicautoworld Ай бұрын

Good eye. Maybe you will. Stay tooned and thanks for watching.

@randyrobey5643 Жыл бұрын

Chrysler's "long ram" intake manifolds used sonic pulses created when the intake vales opened and closed to develop positive pressure in the intake runners. This fed the fuel/air mixture into the engine under pressure in mid-band RPMs. The result was improved efficiency and torque in the mid-range for accelerating on streets and highways. Ram manifolds with shorter runners developed their increased power at higher RPMs. Those were used for racing.

@BuzzLOLOL Жыл бұрын

This has the low RPMs 30" runners for passing torque, about 1963 Chrysler started offering the 15" siamesed/15" runners higher RPMs version stock... you can see the difference externally...

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for that info. Thanks for watching.

@johntechwriter 2 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation, thanks!

@dlvh007 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite Virgil Exner designs...Just gorgeous!

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Moose6340 Жыл бұрын

That's probably the most over-the-top dashboard I've ever seen...I LOVE IT!

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jerrycallender9927 Жыл бұрын

All of Chrysler's dashes of the period 1960-1961 were borderline psychotic.

@edsyphan3425 Жыл бұрын

You should check out the globe style dash on the 60 Chrysler

@jamesfox2579 Жыл бұрын

I would proudly own AND drive this Car over ANY Car built today!💕

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Even over that 60 limo? lol. Thanks for watching.

@keithdukes5990 Жыл бұрын

I'll second that my good man!!!🤗👍

@garyblanchard1084 Жыл бұрын

Dodge always seemed to take the forward look to the furthest extreme

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

@@garyblanchard1084 Yep. Thanks for watching.

@johnfranklin5277 Жыл бұрын

As the owner of a 58 cadillac and 68 Mustang, old cars are fine for a hobby, running around town, or the occasional 100 mile trip away from home, but are absolutely not for everyday use, or long journeys like driving across the country, say from California to North Carolina. For every day use, and long trips a modern relatively new car is necessary. The 58 cadillac was bought by my parents in 1960, the Mustang I bought in 1977. They are both in excellent condition, but I wouldn't try to daily them, no matter what you do, the cadillac is still 65 years old the stang, 55 years old. I do remember as a child riding in the cadillac from California to Missouri in the mid 60s a couple of times for family reunions.

@johntechwriter 2 ай бұрын

Some still do. More to the point is, when we had youth. Everything looks better through young eyes.

@Johnny53kgb-nsa Жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous car. Thanks for showing it. John

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome John. Thanks for watching.

@skylinegtr-gd2lg 8 ай бұрын

Yikes ... what a machine. Stunning!

@Mikesclassicautoworld 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@andrer.boucher1137 Жыл бұрын

🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦As a Canadian fan, this vehicle is absolutely ❤️Stunning❤️Much respect for all of the hard work that went in to make this ride 💯spectacular 💯

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

For sure. Thanks for watching Andre'.

@bobleroy1924 Жыл бұрын

Stunning

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

For sure Bob. Thanks for watching.

@williamg2552 Жыл бұрын

The long intake runners gives a mild SUPERCHARGING effect…for increased POWER

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Willcat.

@fob1xxl Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved the fins and tail lights on this year.

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks for watching.

@caribman10 Жыл бұрын

Amazing car which was rare even in its model year. Great as long as it wasn't you who had to change the spark plugs. But there's NO chance you'd see another on the highway if you were driving it, hopefully at about 85 when the resonances of the cross ram really sound out.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@davidkastin4240 Жыл бұрын

Great video of this Magnificent Mopar Mike and Scott. I love Virgil Exner design Mopars 👍

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Dave.

@edsyphan3425 Жыл бұрын

When I was awaiting word from my Draft Board, my dad gave me a Dodge Dart to drive. It was the same basic car, but I think it was shorter than this one. Nice car, but as plain as this one is fancy.

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thanks for watching.

@diedonner299 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the batmobile! Beautiful car.

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@garyblanchard1084 Жыл бұрын

No atomic batteries or turbines here for power. Just super premium gasoline glory!!

@stephenbarry8829 Жыл бұрын

Stunning! Exner designs are unmatched!

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@edwardwilliams2438 Жыл бұрын

You see these monsters and you have to realize these were all built on an assembly line...I wonder if the fit and finish was as nice as this one..coming off the line? I worked at the Chrysler plant on Jefferson Ave. in Detroit..consequently I truly appreciate these beasts. All that chrome and flourishes are just stellar...America's automakers had the genie in the bottle back then. All the world wanted a Motor City boat! I had a 72 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham in midnight Black...and it was just impossible to keep clean in the city. Every bit of dirt/insect smear showered...still a cool boat to cruise around Belle Island in..back in the day. This car is just Stellar!!

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@gixxer750r3 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing car!

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

For sure. Thanks for watching.

@jr42a1 6 ай бұрын

Thank God Jay Leno never did a show on one of these. Far better than a 300G which blew up after his show.Far more class than a 300G

@Mikesclassicautoworld 6 ай бұрын

They both are amazing cars and likely competed for the same market. Thanks for watching.

@johntechwriter 2 ай бұрын

Leno started wearing thin for me a few years ago. He crossed the line a couple of times. Once was on a Kawasaki H2 motorcycle - the original 3-cylinder two stroke, not the current one. I owned one in my youth. I’ve done hundreds of thousands of miles on motorcycles and watching the video of Leno riding that H2 instantly categorized him as a very nervous and insecure motorcyclist, the kind that crashes early and often. But the last straw was his restomodding of a classic Olds Toronado into an RWD monstrosity. He knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. (But he IS a nice guy.)

@stephenwilson6246 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car I like the style & colour

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@geralddrury4829 Жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous Dodge!

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@wildcolonialman 3 ай бұрын

Fabulous.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Simon.

@TigerDominic-uh1dv Жыл бұрын

I love the Black and all the Chrome, Nice Balance. ❤

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@allenwayne2033 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@davidpancerev9658 Жыл бұрын

The parking brake straddles the driveshaft.. external contracting to serve as 'park'

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. Thanks for watching.

@deletetheelites2646 11 ай бұрын

I Love the Miller High Life steering wheel 😂

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Lol. Thanks for watching.

@brettedgar6733 Жыл бұрын

WINGS INSTEAD OF FINS. LUXURY BATMOBILE. WHAT AN ENGINE. MIXING AND COOL.

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Brett.

@LarsDcCase 5 ай бұрын

Another gorgeous car from the time when cars had character. 😀😍

@Mikesclassicautoworld 5 ай бұрын

For sure. Thanks for watching.

@johntechwriter 2 ай бұрын

Some cars still do have character. More to the point is, when we had youth. Everything looks better through young eyes.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 2 ай бұрын

@@johntechwriter Maybe.....I'm more appreciative as I get older. To each his own.Thanks for watching.

@markmusial7708 Жыл бұрын

The 60's had the Best period...

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mark.

@johnperrotta3845 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, I'm disappointed they didn't start it up!

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Sorry John. Thanks for watching. 👍

@johntechwriter 2 ай бұрын

I grew up in the glorious Exner years and even as a little kid knew about the Forward Look, inspired by U.S. jet fighters, (Exner insisted his finned cars were designed using a wind tunnel to optimize aerodynamic stability at speed. Sounds like BS to me but I love the look.) I had no idea this incredible car existed! At the opining of the vid I took it to be an Imperial ragtop. I wonder if it was built on a Chrysler assembly line, or Imperial’s. No doubt the Imperial line was quiet due to poor sales.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 2 ай бұрын

Maybe even more rare than the Imperial. Not sure. Thanks for watching John.

@don9598 Жыл бұрын

I was 16 yrs old my dad had one of these (not 500). He had a minor accident.with it and it sat in our back yard for some time. When I turned 17 yrs old and was able to drive in N.J. my dad gave me the title for the car in a envelope on Christmas day,it was 1966, I fixed the car and had it painted (blue) and had a new top put on (white) Guess you know I wish I had kept this car since thay are so rare. I have been to many car shows and have never seen one.

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

You were luckier than most at least you had one. 👍Thanks for watching Don.

@bautzmelkimounira7 Жыл бұрын

Wow manifique ein Trau Mikes Dank Dank wow ein Bild von dir

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@deletetheelites2646 11 ай бұрын

Looks like a Rambler in the Front. The cross ram created a Sonic effect virtual Super charger. The Back looks like a Mercury...

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@1940limited 8 ай бұрын

I like 60 DeSotos but I think I'd opt for the Dodge in this case.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 8 ай бұрын

👍Thanks for watching.

@greggwebster1945 Жыл бұрын

I would love to buy

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@hcombs0104 Жыл бұрын

This is a very impressive car. IMO the 1960 model was the best-looking of the 1957-61 period.

@garyblanchard1084 Жыл бұрын

1957 was quite cool and stylish

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@aleksinfroid4644 Жыл бұрын

In and outside looks like space ship.

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Yep. Thanks for watching.

@alanthorne3921 Жыл бұрын

I had a 60 Phoenix four door sedan (shorter wheelbase ,different fins)which I thought was pretty flash but it pales into comparison with this beauty.

@davidzdziarek-zl8cu Жыл бұрын

This is more elegant and individualistic than the Dart.

@davidzdziarek-zl8cu Жыл бұрын

You won't find very many parts for THIS Mopar, and the cars are equally extinct now.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@alanstrong55 Жыл бұрын

I would gladly add MarkIV air conditioning at a fair price and make it better. That car is a winner. Dodge! Depend on it!

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@gaildrumm4082 3 ай бұрын

No jack? Emblems on top of the front fenders had a black inlay.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Gail.

@dj33036 Жыл бұрын

If they had continued those fans to the back of the car they would have actually been larger than the 59 Cadillac

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Maybe but these look crazy to me.Thanks for watching.

@Bibledefender4u Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Dodge 383 Rocks What is the HP on this bad boy?

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Around 330 hp. Thanks for watching.

@glennspreeman1634 Жыл бұрын

the cross-ram improved low end torque tho not necessarily horsepower.

@opera93 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.. great Dodge……My Family had the **massive **1959 DODGE Nine Pass DODGE Station CORONET WAGON/ Push Button /318b2 BBL(?)…. Though I had to drive it briefly (for Learner’s & Test Drivers) until Dad found a “Mechanics “1954=FORD V8( 57 engine 289/4 Bbl) //** CUSTIMIZED!) driving until College , then a 1956 Ford TBIRD Engine/loaded ,NO MILEAGES,, & totalled in freak Accident….ANYWAYS, then I gOT MY CONVERTIBLE,a1961 Ford GALAXIE/352/4BBL/ auto, Red with white Top/ Dual EXHAUST/ Auto!! I Would have given a lot for a **D500 Convertible, even in 1965-66!!Interestingly, we heard Rumours of these MOPAR D500s, made in a few years::: very Desirable* and rare!……ps: my Grandfather ordered his last CAR;; a 1963/New YorKer in ALL BABY Blues ( supposedly for Grammy!! ), less **Air Conditioning (!,) before I knew…..actually he probably would ** not have ordered the “” 300F Letter Chrysler& high 340HP “”???

@choward5430 Жыл бұрын

I'd buy his car, the white '60, the black '59 Eldo, and probably everything else under cover!

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

EEEEEASY big fella. You have a very good eye but you'll have to wait juuust a bit longer. Thanks for watching Mr. Howard.

@choward5430 Жыл бұрын

@@Mikesclassicautoworld lol. When I saw this garage, I said to myself, Whoa!!! Love your channel buddy!

@bautzmelkimounira7 Жыл бұрын

Ich bin Fan von dein Autos ein traum

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

@@bautzmelkimounira7 Thank you and thanks for watching. More to come.

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

@@choward5430 Thanks. Lots more to come. Stay tuned.

@TexRenner 5 ай бұрын

You don't just call Safelite to replace THAT windshield.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 5 ай бұрын

LOL that's for sure. Thanks for watching.

@johntechwriter 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t stumped Safelight yet, and one of my replacements was an insurance job for an older Jaguar sedan. They came to my workplace, got my keys, and swapped out the cracked windshield perfectly, so after work I got to drive home in a car with a spotless windshield. Mind you, this was some years ago and I can’t guarantee they are as good now.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 2 ай бұрын

@@johntechwriter Thanks for watching.

@allenwayne2033 Жыл бұрын

battery is in it, so why didn't he show off the lights and power features?

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

🤔Thanks for watching Allen.

@avelinoriveracuevas1102 Жыл бұрын

Besutifull how much for it yo bring it to puerto rico

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Its for display only but thanks for watching.

@dawndelrocco2078 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, but I prefer the design of the 1960 Dodge Dart. It has some of the same styling features, such as the see-through speedometer, but the Dart is not as extreme and over-the-top.

@davidzdziarek-zl8cu Жыл бұрын

It's a matter of taste. If you're conservative, the Dart is for you, but this is superlative flamboyance.

@davidzdziarek-zl8cu Жыл бұрын

You'd be understandably scared to want to drive it with today's sinister drivers; you could never get ANY body parts ANYWHERE, and you'd never forgive yourself.

@garyblanchard1084 Жыл бұрын

At least it’s not a Lancer

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@ltwig476 8 күн бұрын

Did the whole video on a cross ram convertible and never let the top down or fire the thing up. What a disappointment. My parents had a 60 Seneca slant six and their friends had a Pioneer . I always wanted the Matador.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@tomrdee 10 ай бұрын

Swepped back fins

@Mikesclassicautoworld 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Tom.

@ronkey4796 Жыл бұрын

I don't understand, shows the convertible car and don't fold the roof ??????

@garyblanchard1084 Жыл бұрын

Or unfold. Or simply lower. You’re just itching to flip the latches and hit the dashboard switch correct??

@Mikesclassicautoworld 11 ай бұрын

Sorry guys. Thanks for watching.

@jimkaras7663 Жыл бұрын

Start it

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@dj33036 Жыл бұрын

you need to use a microphone

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Yep. Thanks for watching.

@lornekofman2163 Жыл бұрын

Long runners lots of low rpm torq

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lorne.

@bautzmelkimounira7 Жыл бұрын

Mikes Preis biete en euro

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Manu300cea24 9 ай бұрын

not 383. 361.

@Mikesclassicautoworld 9 ай бұрын

Ok. Thanks for watching.

@edwardormsby4963 9 ай бұрын

It's a 383 .polaras and matadors ,the two full sized dodge models,on a 122 in. Wheelbase had the 383 engine.

@garyblanchard1084 Жыл бұрын

Black ragtops with black tops all should have blackwalls!!

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Got ya. Thanks for watching.

@mrdiplomat9018 Жыл бұрын

Start the freaking engine 🤦‍♀️❗️

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

Now you tell me! haha Thanks for watching.

@Dons166 Жыл бұрын

You don't pronounce Polara correctly, drove me nuts

@Mikesclassicautoworld Жыл бұрын

haha must be my Philly accent. Thanks for watching.

@marcholstten 8 ай бұрын

On entend rien putain ...!!!

@Mikesclassicautoworld 8 ай бұрын

Augmentez le volume. Ça aide. Merci d'avoir regardé. 👍