During the 1960s and 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. A Brougham edition was available for a time which seemed like a bridge between the Polara and Monaco (perhaps like the early Caprices and LTDs?). This 1971 edition presents well overall, though it has a few challenges. Located in Dublin, Ohio, this big Mopar is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $7,400 (a sale is pending). Kudos to Barn Finder ”Ted” for this cool tip!
Dodge steadily used the Polara nameplate from 1960 to 1973. In 1971, they built nearly 85,700 copies of which just 2,570 were Brougham 4-door hardtops like this one. So given the likely survival rate, this Polara should be a scarce car to run across today. Besides being full of creature comforts, this automobile has plenty of power through a 383 cubic inch V8 engine. It’s paired with a 727 automatic transmission as you would expect, and we’re told the brute drives well and has plenty of get up and go.
At 91,500 miles, this Dodge has been treated to a new carburetor, a tune-up, and new valve cover gaskets. The interior looks to be original and generally good, though the headliner seems to have a case of the “droops,” the dash pad is cracked, and the carpeting could be faded or dirty. The steering wheel has been replaced by one from a Road Runner, which adds a bit of a badass touch. Chrome wheels with “baby moons” adorn all four corners.
There is some rust brewing that you may want to address sooner rather than later – especially under the vinyl top as the trunk leaks (surface rust on the floor pan). Hopefully, this can be repaired and spot-painted to match the rest of the finish which looks good enough for Cars & Coffee. The seller was willing to trade for a variety of options, including a Ford Fiesta!
Sweet lines on this Polara
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Good thing that chrome wheels & Baby Moons don’t
rust in Ohio.
It’s a cool old C-Body from ’71. I’m sure it runs great and rides great. Not too much upside potential, unfortunately.
5K and bang the thing around town: Breakfast at Tommy’s in the bottoms; get lunch in German Village at the Brown Bag Deli; pick up your kids at John Glenn International Airport and take them to Ritzy’s up in Clintonville for a hamburger.
Then head to the Short North Tavern for a cold bottle of Stroh’s for happy hour. The perfect Columbus classic motoring/dining day!
Park in Goodale Park and walk to the Short North.
Bringing me back to some fond memories of my visits to Columbus, Ohio! Thanks!
nice piece needing minor attention. needs a wheel and tire change. they really don’t fit the look of the car
It’s cool but I have a liking for 2 door B-bodies. They just look cool. 😎
We had a 69 fury 3 coupe, 383 we would cruise our main street with the air cleaner top flipped over and head rest up. My first cruise experience and it was fun. Soon we traded it for a 70 340 cuda and it was off to the street races.
Wow, this one should go quickly! Decent shape, A/C, nice engine/trans, minimal (obvious) rust. I’m kinda surprised it’s been up for sale that long. Is it overpriced???
It’s rusting so he gets it running but doesn’t care the trunk leaks a little.
No wonder he replaced rusty bottom, it obviously leaks everywhere, even the side window doesn’t seal well.
This thing is in Ohio, not Arizona.
Oh, and I do like this car.
It reminds me of a car my brother bought – a ’70 Dodge Coronet 4 door with a 318, same color.
He bought it in the early ’90’s for next to nothing and it was in mint shape. I have no idea how it had no rust, being a New England car – must have been a garaged and driven to church on Sunday car.
I drove it just one time and the next time I saw my brother he claimed that I broke the timing chain, so he had a junkyard come and get it.