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29/08/2025 12:40 pm
Although the '61 thru '63 Dodges and Plymouths are rather maligned for their oddball styling and downsized appearance I would love to see them done in 1/43. Although very different indeed, I have grown to appreciate them for their uniqueness and place in automotive history. Highway Travelers did an excellent white metal '61 Plymouth in various body styles but resin would be appreciated for the cost saving aspect. Perhaps GLM might be able to achieve this; I understand that Goldvarg has had difficulty securing permission via Chryco which is a shame.
29/08/2025 1:11 pm
In late 1960 my dad bought a 1961 Dodge Polara four door hardtop fully loaded with the 383 motor. Only time he ever bought a Chrysler product and thought it was strange looking. When I drove the car, it was the fastest I had driven and fell in love with it immediately. Over the years I have learned to love the looks of the Polara especially the tail lights and the reverse fins. Evidently Toyota liked the 61 Plymouth for it's grill because they have used it on many models including the Lexus.
29/08/2025 5:30 pm
In late 1960 my dad bought a 1961 Dodge Polara
That was a complicated purchase decision your Dad had to make, Bob. 1961 was the first year for the new, lower-priced Chrysler Newport series and it was priced very close to the Dodge Polara. Top-of-the-line Dodge vs. entry-level Chrysler for the same price 🤔 But...I don't think the Newport was introduced until early 1961 after DeSoto was discontinued.
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
Christopher Moroni and Tony Perrone reacted
31/08/2025 12:56 pm
My favorite of the oddballs are the '62 Dodge and Plymouth.
John Bono
North Jersey
31/08/2025 2:35 pm
Yes, We had 63 Belvedere. 4 door slant 6 engine. Push button drive. Best car ever. At 14 I was tooling around the alleys back home learning how to drive. My uncle had a 62 Fury and a neighbor had a 61
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01/09/2025 10:18 am
This post was modified 7 months ago by Jack Dodds
Tony Perrone reacted
01/09/2025 10:24 am
@jack-dodds Yep. I always wondered how you could see when the back seat was full of six footers or all the way thru the station wagon