Although some cars appear derelict they may not be beyond the point of being saved, like this Dodge. With great styling, and a 383 big block, this 880 wagon looks like a promising project that is mostly solid, besides some rusty floors. In ready to drive condition, this wagon is offered for $3,500 or best offer. Check it out here on craigslist out of Rochester, New York.
Packing 383 V8 power and a push button automatic, this wagon should offer a fair amount of scoot. The engine and bay are relatively clean, and the engine has been dressed up with chrome valve covers and a painted intake manifold. Although optioned with power steering, it would appear this wagon has manual brakes. I would update the brake system a bit, as well as the engine to reap all the fun possibilities from this wagon.
Inside is a dash that simply screams Mopar due to its styling and layout. Despite the tie-die seat cover, the interior appears in nice shape. The front bench is likely ripped needing some work, but the door panels, the back seat, and the headliner are all quite nice. A solid cleaning, and a seat recover, would yield a very nice driver grade interior.
For some reason I really like the styling of this wagon, and I really like the back end. Mostly white, there are some areas where surface rust has broken through, and been touched up. The hood appears to be a replacement, but the remainder of the body looks original. Although rusty floors are mentioned in the sales ad, there are no details as to what extent the rust has taken on the floors. Thankfully the seller has provided pictures of the door jambs, and they are rock solid. There appears to be no serious rust or rot present, other than a quarter sized hole at the front of the driver side fender. Beyond that there are some areas where surface rust is developing and starting to spread. The Torque Thrust wheels add a nice flair to this wagon, giving a bit of a muscular appearance which I certainly appreciate. With a great look, plenty of space and a big block, does this Dodge satisfy your wagon itch?
Great car. The rear wheels look like aluminum but the front wheels might be magnesium.
The Pep Boys tach on the dash is a hoot.
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Nice
Needs a Surf Board on the roof rack
Aside from the front clip, this is pretty much a 62 chrysler wagon.
it’s pretty much a 1961 Plymouth before it was the 1962 Chrysler
Why dont people cleen the car up a bit, before making photos.
All to many make sales photos, with trash on the seat, and dosnt use 10 minuttes, in showing the car, from its best side.
Actually this body started out on the ’61 Plymouth. Chrysler also used it for the ’62 to ’64 Chrysler and Dodge 880 wagons. In ’61 Plymouth even offered this body in a 2dr wagon (really rare). With some of the wild styles from Chrysler in the early sixties this is one of the better looking ones (IMHO).
I am looking to trade my 56 Chrysler for a station wagon.Bruce.
I have a pair of 62 Newport wagons- same basic platform with a different front clip, dash and trim but they are pillarless hardtops
Cool old wagon. I’d give this a home. Wouldn’t want to have to find those taillight lenses or anything from the doors back though. This era of Chrysler products seem so odd and forgotten. I come across ’66-73 C bodies, but these, the ’74-78s and even the R bodies are just about erased from history. My parents had a ’61 Plymouth wagon in a violet color before I came along. Only ever saw family photoss with it in the background. Pretty wild looking.