1960 Dodge Polara D-500 Convertible.

1960 Dodge Polara D-500 Convertible. This is a beautiful example of a very rare Dodge Polara D-500 convertible with the 383 cross ram induction V8 engine. An amazing car that could be the center piece of any collection. If you like this video like and subscribe to this channel and see many more classic and unusual cars. Some might even be a favorite of yours or like one you use to own. New videos will be uploaded regularly. Thanks for watching.

[@L4sleeko]

What a stunner - a big black swan. It would be interesting to see this parked next to the 1959 Cadillac in the background. Both over the top, both superb.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Good eye. Maybe you will. Stay tooned and thanks for watching.

[@jamesfox2579]

I would proudly own AND drive this Car over ANY Car built today!💕

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Even over that 60 limo? lol. Thanks for watching.

[@keithdukes5990]

I'll second that my good man!!!🤗👍

[@garyblanchard1084]

Dodge always seemed to take the forward look to the furthest extreme

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

@@garyblanchard1084 Yep. Thanks for watching.

[@johnfranklin5277]

As the owner of a 58 cadillac and 68 Mustang, old cars are fine for a hobby, running around town, or the occasional 100 mile trip away from home, but are absolutely not for everyday use, or long journeys like driving across the country, say from California to North Carolina. For every day use, and long trips a modern relatively new car is necessary. The 58 cadillac was bought by my parents in 1960, the Mustang I bought in 1977. They are both in excellent condition, but I wouldn't try to daily them, no matter what you do, the cadillac is still 65 years old the stang, 55 years old. I do remember as a child riding in the cadillac from California to Missouri in the mid 60s a couple of times for family reunions.

[@dlvh007]

One of my favorite Virgil Exner designs...Just gorgeous!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@randyrobey5643]

Chrysler's "long ram" intake manifolds used sonic pulses created when the intake vales opened and closed to develop positive pressure in the intake runners. This fed the fuel/air mixture into the engine under pressure in mid-band RPMs. The result was improved efficiency and torque in the mid-range for accelerating on streets and highways. Ram manifolds with shorter runners developed their increased power at higher RPMs. Those were used for racing.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

This has the low RPMs 30" runners for passing torque, about 1963 Chrysler started offering the 15" siamesed/15" runners higher RPMs version stock... you can see the difference externally...

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for that info. Thanks for watching.

[@johntechwriter]

Excellent explanation, thanks!

[@johntechwriter]

Some still do. More to the point is, when we had youth. Everything looks better through young eyes.

[@Moose6340]

That's probably the most over-the-top dashboard I've ever seen...I LOVE IT!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@jerrycallender9927]

All of Chrysler's dashes of the period 1960-1961 were borderline psychotic.

[@edsyphan3425]

You should check out the globe style dash on the 60 Chrysler

[@skylinegtr-gd2lg]

Yikes ... what a machine. Stunning!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

What a gorgeous car. Thanks for showing it. John

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

You're very welcome John. Thanks for watching.

[@bobleroy1924]

Stunning

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

For sure Bob. Thanks for watching.

[@andrer.boucher1137]

🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦As a Canadian fan, this vehicle is absolutely ❤️Stunning❤️Much respect for all of the hard work that went in to make this ride 💯spectacular 💯

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

For sure. Thanks for watching Andre'.

[@jr42a1]

Thank God Jay Leno never did a show on one of these. Far better than a 300G which blew up after his show.Far more class than a 300G

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

They both are amazing cars and likely competed for the same market. Thanks for watching.

[@johntechwriter]

Leno started wearing thin for me a few years ago. He crossed the line a couple of times. Once was on a Kawasaki H2 motorcycle - the original 3-cylinder two stroke, not the current one. I owned one in my youth. I’ve done hundreds of thousands of miles on motorcycles and watching the video of Leno riding that H2 instantly categorized him as a very nervous and insecure motorcyclist, the kind that crashes early and often. But the last straw was his restomodding of a classic Olds Toronado into an RWD monstrosity. He knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. (But he IS a nice guy.)

[@williamg2552]

The long intake runners gives a mild SUPERCHARGING effect…for increased POWER

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching Willcat.

[@diedonner299]

Looks like the batmobile! Beautiful car.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@garyblanchard1084]

No atomic batteries or turbines here for power. Just super premium gasoline glory!!

[@edsyphan3425]

When I was awaiting word from my Draft Board, my dad gave me a Dodge Dart to drive. It was the same basic car, but I think it was shorter than this one. Nice car, but as plain as this one is fancy.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Oh wow! Thanks for watching.

[@fob1xxl]

Absolutely loved the fins and tail lights on this year.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Me too. Thanks for watching.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching Simon.

[@stephenwilson6246]

Beautiful car I like the style & colour

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@davidkastin4240]

Great video of this Magnificent Mopar Mike and Scott. I love Virgil Exner design Mopars 👍

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching Dave.

[@stephenbarry8829]

Stunning! Exner designs are unmatched!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@caribman10]

Amazing car which was rare even in its model year. Great as long as it wasn't you who had to change the spark plugs. But there's NO chance you'd see another on the highway if you were driving it, hopefully at about 85 when the resonances of the cross ram really sound out.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@markmusial7708]

The 60's had the Best period...

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching Mark.

[@deletetheelites2646]

I Love the Miller High Life steering wheel 😂

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Lol. Thanks for watching.

[@edwardwilliams2438]

You see these monsters and you have to realize these were all built on an assembly line...I wonder if the fit and finish was as nice as this one..coming off the line? I worked at the Chrysler plant on Jefferson Ave. in Detroit..consequently I truly appreciate these beasts. All that chrome and flourishes are just stellar...America's automakers had the genie in the bottle back then. All the world wanted a Motor City boat! I had a 72 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham in midnight Black...and it was just impossible to keep clean in the city. Every bit of dirt/insect smear showered...still a cool boat to cruise around Belle Island in..back in the day. This car is just Stellar!!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@gixxer750r3]

Wow, what an amazing car!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

For sure. Thanks for watching.

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

I love the Black and all the Chrome, Nice Balance. ❤

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@LarsDcCase]

Another gorgeous car from the time when cars had character. 😀😍

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

For sure. Thanks for watching.

[@johntechwriter]

Some cars still do have character. More to the point is, when we had youth. Everything looks better through young eyes.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

@@johntechwriter Maybe.....I'm more appreciative as I get older. To each his own.Thanks for watching.

[@brettedgar6733]

WINGS INSTEAD OF FINS. LUXURY BATMOBILE. WHAT AN ENGINE. MIXING AND COOL.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching Brett.

[@geralddrury4829]

What a gorgeous Dodge!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnperrotta3845]

Beautiful car, I'm disappointed they didn't start it up!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Sorry John. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@johntechwriter]

I grew up in the glorious Exner years and even as a little kid knew about the Forward Look, inspired by U.S. jet fighters, (Exner insisted his finned cars were designed using a wind tunnel to optimize aerodynamic stability at speed. Sounds like BS to me but I love the look.) I had no idea this incredible car existed! At the opining of the vid I took it to be an Imperial ragtop. I wonder if it was built on a Chrysler assembly line, or Imperial’s. No doubt the Imperial line was quiet due to poor sales.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Maybe even more rare than the Imperial. Not sure. Thanks for watching John.

[@don9598]

I was 16 yrs old my dad had one of these (not 500). He had a minor accident.with it and it sat in our back yard for some time. When I turned 17 yrs old and was able to drive in N.J. my dad gave me the title for the car in a envelope on Christmas day,it was 1966, I fixed the car and had it painted (blue) and had a new top put on (white) Guess you know I wish I had kept this car since thay are so rare. I have been to many car shows and have never seen one.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

You were luckier than most at least you had one. 👍Thanks for watching Don.

[@1940limited]

I like 60 DeSotos but I think I'd opt for the Dodge in this case.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

👍Thanks for watching.

[@davidpancerev9658]

The parking brake straddles the driveshaft.. external contracting to serve as 'park'

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks Dave. Thanks for watching.

[@allenwayne2033]

Beautiful!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@deletetheelites2646]

Looks like a Rambler in the Front. The cross ram created a Sonic effect virtual Super charger. The Back looks like a Mercury...

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@hcombs0104]

This is a very impressive car. IMO the 1960 model was the best-looking of the 1957-61 period.

[@garyblanchard1084]

1957 was quite cool and stylish

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@bautzmelkimounira7]

Wow manifique ein Trau Mikes Dank Dank wow ein Bild von dir

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@aleksinfroid4644]

In and outside looks like space ship.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Yep. Thanks for watching.

[@greggwebster1945]

I would love to buy

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@alanstrong55]

I would gladly add MarkIV air conditioning at a fair price and make it better. That car is a winner. Dodge! Depend on it!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@dj33036]

If they had continued those fans to the back of the car they would have actually been larger than the 59 Cadillac

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Maybe but these look crazy to me.Thanks for watching.

[@choward5430]

I'd buy his car, the white '60, the black '59 Eldo, and probably everything else under cover!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

EEEEEASY big fella. You have a very good eye but you'll have to wait juuust a bit longer. Thanks for watching Mr. Howard.

[@choward5430]

@@Mikesclassicautoworld lol. When I saw this garage, I said to myself, Whoa!!! Love your channel buddy!

[@bautzmelkimounira7]

Ich bin Fan von dein Autos ein traum

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

@@bautzmelkimounira7 Thank you and thanks for watching. More to come.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

@@choward5430 Thanks. Lots more to come. Stay tuned.

[@alanthorne3921]

I had a 60 Phoenix four door sedan (shorter wheelbase ,different fins)which I thought was pretty flash but it pales into comparison with this beauty.

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

This is more elegant and individualistic than the Dart.

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

You won't find very many parts for THIS Mopar, and the cars are equally extinct now.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@Bibledefender4u]

Beautiful Dodge 383 Rocks What is the HP on this bad boy?

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Around 330 hp. Thanks for watching.

[@glennspreeman1634]

the cross-ram improved low end torque tho not necessarily horsepower.

[@opera93]

Thanks.. great Dodge……My Family had the **massive **1959 DODGE Nine Pass DODGE Station CORONET WAGON/ Push Button /318b2 BBL(?)…. Though I had to drive it briefly (for Learner’s & Test Drivers) until Dad found a “Mechanics “1954=FORD V8( 57 engine 289/4 Bbl) //** CUSTIMIZED!) driving until College , then a 1956 Ford TBIRD Engine/loaded ,NO MILEAGES,, & totalled in freak Accident….ANYWAYS, then I gOT MY CONVERTIBLE,a1961 Ford GALAXIE/352/4BBL/ auto, Red with white Top/ Dual EXHAUST/ Auto!! I Would have given a lot for a **D500 Convertible, even in 1965-66!!Interestingly, we heard Rumours of these MOPAR D500s, made in a few years::: very Desirable* and rare!……ps: my Grandfather ordered his last CAR;; a 1963/New YorKer in ALL BABY Blues ( supposedly for Grammy!! ), less **Air Conditioning (!,) before I knew…..actually he probably would ** not have ordered the “” 300F Letter Chrysler& high 340HP “”???

[@TexRenner]

You don't just call Safelite to replace THAT windshield.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

LOL that's for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@johntechwriter]

I haven’t stumped Safelight yet, and one of my replacements was an insurance job for an older Jaguar sedan. They came to my workplace, got my keys, and swapped out the cracked windshield perfectly, so after work I got to drive home in a car with a spotless windshield. Mind you, this was some years ago and I can’t guarantee they are as good now.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

@@johntechwriter Thanks for watching.

[@gaildrumm4082]

No jack? Emblems on top of the front fenders had a black inlay.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching Gail.

[@dawndelrocco2078]

Beautiful car, but I prefer the design of the 1960 Dodge Dart. It has some of the same styling features, such as the see-through speedometer, but the Dart is not as extreme and over-the-top.

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

It's a matter of taste. If you're conservative, the Dart is for you, but this is superlative flamboyance.

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

You'd be understandably scared to want to drive it with today's sinister drivers; you could never get ANY body parts ANYWHERE, and you'd never forgive yourself.

[@garyblanchard1084]

At least it’s not a Lancer

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@ltwig476]

Did the whole video on a cross ram convertible and never let the top down or fire the thing up. What a disappointment. My parents had a 60 Seneca slant six and their friends had a Pioneer . I always wanted the Matador.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@avelinoriveracuevas1102]

Besutifull how much for it yo bring it to puerto rico

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Its for display only but thanks for watching.

[@tomrdee]

Swepped back fins

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching Tom.

[@ronkey4796]

I don't understand, shows the convertible car and don't fold the roof ??????

[@garyblanchard1084]

Or unfold. Or simply lower. You’re just itching to flip the latches and hit the dashboard switch correct??

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Sorry guys. Thanks for watching.

[@allenwayne2033]

battery is in it, so why didn't he show off the lights and power features?

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

🤔Thanks for watching Allen.

[@dj33036]

you need to use a microphone

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Yep. Thanks for watching.

[@garyblanchard1084]

Black ragtops with black tops all should have blackwalls!!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Got ya. Thanks for watching.

[@jimkaras7663]

Start it

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@lornekofman2163]

Long runners lots of low rpm torq

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching Lorne.

[@Manu300cea24]

not 383. 361.

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Ok. Thanks for watching.

[@edwardormsby4963]

It's a 383 .polaras and matadors ,the two full sized dodge models,on a 122 in. Wheelbase had the 383 engine.

[@Dons166]

You don't pronounce Polara correctly, drove me nuts

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

haha must be my Philly accent. Thanks for watching.

[@mrdiplomat9018]

Start the freaking engine 🤦‍♀️❗️

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Now you tell me! haha Thanks for watching.

[@bautzmelkimounira7]

Mikes Preis biete en euro

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks for watching.

[@marcholstten]

On entend rien putain ...!!!

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Augmentez le volume. Ça aide. Merci d'avoir regardé. 👍