speaking of neat old Dodges -61 htp in Miami

[mdh157]

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/3467378407.html

 

[commando1]

I like the car but that's an awful lot of money.

 

[mdh157]

i don't think it's that bad for a htp.........maybe a $7500-8000 car, depending on the overall cond of it

 

[commando1]

Seriously? I have to take your word for it. You know'em better than I do.

585 = NY area code
Crystal river is on the opposite coast 6 hrs away from Miami

Snowbird who will be begging for $5,000.00 as May approaches...

 

[mdh157]

actually, I don't...........just thinking abt sale prices of comparables....fairly desirable yr, desirable body style

 

[bluefury361]

I like the car but that's an awful lot of money.

Seems close to the mark, (no pun intended), to me.
These cars, (56-61), fall into a totally different catagory then our Cbodys, or any other mopars for that matter.
There is a very low survival rate for one thing, and the virgil Exner styling stops folks in their tracks. It's not the mechanics, or performance...but the style that makes them so desireable. It dosen't stop at the exterior design either, the interiors are just as outragious with, (then) jet age design and wild colors.

Although unreliable the value guides seem to back up their popularity with higher then average values. Good cars usually sell quickly, Just the ticket for those who don't want to just "blend in" with the crowd.

 

[commando1]

OT:
I can NOT keep track of the full size 1961 Dodge models.
Is it:

Dart
Seneca
Polara
Pioneer
D500

 

[cm23uoc]

If I remember correctly, there are Darts and Polaras, Seneca and Pioneer are part of the Dart series like a Plymouth Fury I, II, III in later modelyears. D500 is an engine related performance option for the Polara. Correct me if I'm wrong, original inhabitants

 

[1978 NYB]

What a beautiful old Dodge!

 

[mdh157]

OT:
I can NOT keep track of the full size 1961 Dodge models.
Is it:

Dart
Seneca
Polara
Pioneer
D500

no, it's seneca,pioneer, phoenix (all versions of the dart), polara and lancer were sep series, although the polara had the same basic body style as the darts.

cm23uc is correct, D500 was an eng option for all though, not just polaras, and there were a few diff versions of that, up to and incl the 413 2-4 cross ram

 

[cm23uoc]

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Dodge/1961_Dodge/dirindex.html

You can browse the catalogs online under this link.

 

[1978 NYB]

Nice link. Thanks!

 

[cm23uoc]

Great site, has some service manuals, lots of brochures and even owner's manuals. Also lots of Canadian model info, as this is a Canadian site.

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

I like the Polara more it has a nicer rear end styling.
Great looking cars

 

[detmatt]

That one looks really bland in that color combo but I do like the lines on it, always have.

 

[has2bmopar]

....fairly desirable yr, desirable body style

Really??? I love Mopars, but this one isn't working... :no:


Check out the "Phoenix" slicks.

 

[polara71]

Nothing wrong with an ugly duck

 

[cm23uoc]

I like the sedans better with these and they have to have the early taillights like the one above, they later put them further up and made them round for the registration laws.

 

[1978 NYB]

And the red roll cage. I don't think it's ugly at all. Nice looking 2 door. Look how long that rear quarter is.

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

the roof line of the 2-doors is fantastic. Exner was great