In the 1960s, the Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie. The 1964 edition was the last of those ill-fated Chrysler products that were downsized in 1962 due to bad intelligence. But with a longer wheelbase and revised sheet metal, the Polara was almost back to being on an equal footing. This now-rare convertible is an unfinished project being sold on behalf of the seller’s grandmother. Located in a garage in Keosauqua, Iowa, this open-air Mopar is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $10,000 (another great tip from Barn Finder T.J.)!

Dodge assembled more than a half-million automobiles in 1964 with about 65,000 carrying Polara badging. We think this Dodge is a Polara 500 as they were only sold in ’64 as a 2-door hardtop or convertible, like Chevy’s Impala SS. From that crowd, only 2,624 500 drop-tops left the assembly line. Thanks to crafty styling, Dodge engineers were able to make the ’64 look all-new compared to just a year earlier.

From the look of things, Grandpa started restoring this Dodge, but work came to a halt before the body could be finished. Maybe he passed on, leaving the job of disposing of the Polara to Grandma. We’re told the sheet metal may be ready for new paint. We can’t determine the status of the interior as it’s full of stuff though the bucket seats have been removed and sitting next to the car.

There’s a 383 cubic inch V8 which in pieces and comes with a TorqueFlite automatic which may also need help. The seller says everything needed to put the puzzle together is all there and receipts for parts have been saved. The Mopar has the potential to be wondrous again, but a lot of equity (sweat and financial) will be needed.