Hi to all from new member 1968Polara383

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Sat Feb 04, 12 3:54 pm

Hi everyone, hope you are all well and avoiding the snow! Thought I would spend a few minutes putting a message on introducing myself and my car. Ive been an American car 'spectator' since the early 70's when my parents gave me a hotwheels set with a small catalogue (which I still have) full of pics of muscle cars with redlines, wild paint etc. I was hooked and have spent the last 40yrs since then car spotting on TV shows, reading books about American cars and dreaming of owning one. Lots of things seem to have got in the way over the years....usual stuff like kids, houses, work etc but last Autumn, whilst browsing the internet, I found my 68 Polara Sedan. I thought 'what the hell' and went for it! Shes not a muscle car and didnt break the bank, but is a very original, solid and complete car with a great interior with no damage, parts missing or the dreaded 80's speaker cutouts! She has a 383 4 Bbl, 727 transmission and 8 3/4 rearend which is all original. Bodywork all straight with reasonable paint(few dodgy areas but no rust), chrome good and original and all exterior trim good. Shes got what I believe to be an original 58k on the clock and everything works except the aircon and heater. Im not to bothered about aircon but the heater will be a project soon. Ive already had some great advice from members re a starting/ running problem I have and have been made to feel very welcome by all. Thanks everyone, stay safe and all the best.....Steve

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Sat Feb 04, 12 4:16 pm

Welcome Steve

That's a sweet looking car.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Sat Feb 04, 12 4:29 pm

Thanks , your Coronet is dream material!!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sat Feb 04, 12 4:31 pm

Welcome Steve, you'll like it here, nice looking car you got there.

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Sat Feb 04, 12 4:31 pm

HI Steve nice car

If i ever get another Mopar it will more than likely be a CBody,more car for your money

BJ Mac · Post by **BJ Mac** » Sat Feb 04, 12 4:40 pm

Great looking car Steve, welcome

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Sat Feb 04, 12 5:45 pm

Fantastic looking car Steve.

Looks to be in very good condition.

Welcome to the club!

Any info on the history of the car (US side)?

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sat Feb 04, 12 5:55 pm

Plenty of car for the money there. Nice car

Welcome to the club by the way

Dart Vader · Post by **Dart Vader** » Sat Feb 04, 12 6:02 pm

Welcome Steve

The midlands seems to be where its happening !!!

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sat Feb 04, 12 7:17 pm

Justin G wrote:..... The midlands seems to be where its happening !!!

....not in my house it aint

R.RUNNER · Post by **R.RUNNER** » Sat Feb 04, 12 8:39 pm

db · Post by db » Sat Feb 04, 12 9:14 pm

Welcome!
Love the lines and details on your car. They sure knew how to do tail-lights back then.
More pics please

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Sun Feb 05, 12 10:36 am

hello there

, great looking car

Philb · Post by **Philb** » Sun Feb 05, 12 10:53 am

Welcome Steve

Great intro and a nice ride ! As Del says you will like it here, good bunch of chaps

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Sun Feb 05, 12 11:29 am

Thanks to everyone for a very warm welcome and you guys have got some fantastic cars!!

Re the history of my car... I know from she was built in the Belvidere Plant, Illinois and from the certicard, was sold new to a chap in Arkansas on 12/10/68. There is a big gap then till she was owned by the last US keeper, Mr Nardelli from Whiting, New Jersey till 2008. Then she was purchased and imported to the UK by Dave from Yorkshire who then, via a friend, sold her on to me. Ive written to Mr Nardelli but I believe he has moved on and hasnt replied to my letter. Dave has been really helpful and has some history that he will forward to me when he gets the chance to.

I agree that you get a lot of car for the money with C bodies. Im lucky that I like almost all 70s and older cars, and as I cant come close to affording a Charger, Challenger or other muscle car, my Polara ticks a hell of a lot of boxes and hasnt broken the bank!

Ive attached a few more pics and thanks again for the welcome and help on forums etc

Cheers Steve