1964 Dodge Polara Hemi Pushbutton Kills Itself, Mechanic Finds Huge 1/16-Inch Mistake

How many 1964 Dodge Polara cars were fitted with the legendary 426 Hemi V8 at the factory? If forced to venture a guess, one might suggest a handful of specialized, lightweight factory drag cars, or perhaps a select few of the performance-oriented Polara 500 models. The reality, however, is a simple, resounding Zero. The engine that would become known as "The Elephant" was simply not available for street consumption in 1964, creating a massive void that today�... (continue reading...)

  Car Talk, Autos   Dec 2, 2025   0   3  Add to Reading List
1964 Dodge Polara Hemi Pushbutton Kills Itself, Mechanic Finds Huge 1/16-Inch Mistake
How many 1964 Dodge Polara cars were fitted with the legendary 426 Hemi V8 at the factory? If forced to venture a guess, one might suggest a handful of specialized, lightweight factory drag cars, or perhaps a select few of the performance-oriented Polara 500 models. The reality, however, is a simple, resounding Zero. The engine that would become known as "The Elephant" was simply not available for street consumption in 1964, creating a massive void that today�... (continue reading...)
Read Original   

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow