1963 DODGE POLARA 500 MAX WEDGE CUSTOM

Dodge had gotten serious about racing, releasing the first Max Wedge engines in 1962, and followed that up with a good deal more variety in 1963. Now at 426ci, two compression ratios could be had: the tight 13.5:1 or the low-compression 11.0:1. The latest body redesigns had taken the Dart nameplate from the B-series line; the rework for '63 was noted by three numeric codes based on trim: 330, 440 and the top-of-the-line being the Polara 500. This Polara is powered by a 426ci RB-class V8 engine with dual 4-barrel carburetors mounted on a Cross-Ram intake with big head ports and lumpy cam timing, backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission operated by push-button selectors on the dash panel. The Polara 500-series code added minor exterior trim upgrades, as well as this car's two-tone red and white bucket-seat interior. Its all-steel body, finished in red, retains the appearance of a vintage racer. Upgrades include brushed aluminum solid face wheels, deep sump pan, competition headers, engine-monitoring gauges (including tachometer) and Firestone Drag 500 racing wide slick rear tires. The body has been modified for racing purposes.

This 11.1 low-compression Max Wedge Polara is powered by a 426ci V8 engine with dual 4-barrel carburetors, backed by a push-button 3-speed automatic transmission.