Chrysler used the Saratoga nameplate off and on between 1939 and 1965. But after 1961, it only appeared on Chryslers built and sold in Canada. That’s where you’ll find the seller’s seemingly nice 1962 Saratoga, though the photos don’t show any of the rust the seller mentions. From Langley, British Columbia, this two-tone Mopar land yacht looks good enough for car shows and is available here on craigslist for $7,800 (CDN?). The price is firm, but the seller will entertain trades. Our gratitude is extended to “Curvette” for another cool tip!
In most cases, the Saratoga was a Chrysler product positioned above the Newport or Windsor but below the New Yorker in the pecking order. Chrysler shuffled the deck a lot in the 1960s, and when the fins were shorn from the ‘61s, so were the Saratoga Chryslers produced in the U.S. The 300 Sport Series seemed to fill that void going forward. The company continued to peddle the Saratoga in Canada until all-new cars arrived in 1966.
From the photos provided, the seller’s car seems to enjoy being shown. Despite its beautiful white over red paint, we’re told some rust has been repaired and there’s more to go. But the pics present nothing but a beautiful machine that’s ready for a Sunday cruise. We’re told it runs and drives well (no engine compartment pics) with a 4-barrel 383 cubic inch V8 and an automatic transmission (pushbutton?) at 70,000 miles. Numbers matching?
The interior is original, and the single photo shows winning upholstery. The tires and battery are new, and the car seems to be used on a regular basis. So, if you can figure out how much of an issue this supposed corrosion is, you could be creating quite a stir at the next Cars & Coffee.
Great front end on the Saratoga. 😎👍
Beautiful Mopar, I may be wrong but the wheel covers appear to be from a 1960 Ford Galaxie, they just look wrong for that beautiful sedan.
$7800 Canadian is $5700 US. Good buy for mopar lovers.
Saratoga of this vintage only sold in Canada? All this time I thought Dad’s came from Great Falls, MT. Dad had the identical twin to this one, right down to the paint job, and the 383. Since we lived 20 miles down a sorry excuse for a gravel road, Dad changed to 15 inch wheels and dog dish hubcaps. Otherwise this is a pure case of Deja vu.
We drove the wheels off our car. Only problem was the gas tank was a perfect target for gravel spray. Several gas tank repairs/replacements on our car.
A good friend of mine had the Windsor version. His was a big block but it was a 2bbl. We figured it was still a 383. Anyway, he bought it new and his gas tank went through similar failures to Dad’s.
This car would be a reasonable candidate for a preservation project. I always thought of Dad’s as a big red tank that was missing its turret. But Dad loved his.
$7800 ??? Sounds too good to be true, don’t you think ? Beautiful car for that price. Seller says “some rust”…I would be looking it over real well before purchasing it.
Having some rust “issues” suggests a re-paint. Nothing wrong in that, on a 1962 automobile; but enquiring minds would like to know MORE. And why is all of the attractive Canadian automobilia for sale out in WESTERN Canada?.– aren’t there any nice examples of Canadian cars, say, around MONTREAL? — Orillia or Toronto or Kingston or Windsor or Ottawa, perhaps??
Having some rust “issues” suggests a re-paint. Nothing wrong in that, on a 1962 automobile; but enquiring minds would like to know MORE. And why is all of the attractive Canadian automobilia for sale out in WESTERN Canada?.– aren’t there any nice examples of Canadian cars, say, around MONTREAL? — Orillia or Toronto or Kingston or Windsor or Ottawa, perhaps??
Having some rust “issues” suggests a re-paint. Nothing wrong in that, on a 1962 automobile; but enquiring minds would like to know MORE. And why is all of the attractive Canadian automobilia for sale out in WESTERN Canada?.– aren’t there any nice examples of Canadian cars, say, in or around MONTREAL? — Orillia or Toronto or Kingston or Windsor or Ottawa, perhaps??