1 of 3 built total! The Max Wedge was a limited production, factory built race car. Even more rare is the High Compression version which raises the horsepower even higher. Now finding an H.C. motor in a convertible is about as unlikely as meeting Elvis in a Walmart! This is that car, only 3 people in the world ordered a Polara 500 convertible and checked the box for a 425 hp motor. Not only was this car verified by Mopar guru Galen Govier, but it was owned by him as well! Listed in Darrell .....
Davis's Ram Charger book as authentic which was based on Chrysler microfilm and it has copy of IBM card. It sold new at Gardner Motor Co in Danville VA before making its way to California. In 2006 it was treated to a full concourse restoration using all #s matching, date coded parts. Only 133 miles since, it has been a part of a 60 car Mopar collection.
EXTERIOR: It lived in California and had only minimal rust. Unlike many of the hardtops used for racing, it has never been tubbed, caged or wrecked. Restored 18 years ago and the body is still showing like new. No rust or damage, it is straight and fits right. Repainted it's original Onyx Black and it is polished like a mirror. The red painted band running down each side adds some pop. All the chrome and trim is straight and shiny. All the weatherstrips were replaced, glass is very nice, and the power convertible top is like new. It still rolls on original spinner hubcaps and reproduction tires.
INTERIOR: The red and black looks great and being a 500 it has bucket seats and console. The seats were rebuilt with firm cushions and reproduction upholstery, the rear seat is shaped like bucket seats. It has matching reproduction door panels. The dash and console are original and show very well. Of course, it has the push button automatic and a rare manual choke. Everything looks unabused and fits right. The interior lights work.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: This is what makes this car so special: Not only is it the Ram Charger high performance motor, it's the Ram Charger ultra-high performance motor! Correct date coded H.C. block, heads, intake, carbs, and distributor. It comes from the factory with 13.25:1 compression and of course the dual quads. The radiator, pulleys, wiring, exhaust manifolds, choke cable, brake line and brackets are all original Max Wedge parts. There are unique changes in the motor compartment from the factory to fit this beastly motor. The bracing was cut out of the hood, brake line was rerouted, voltage regulator and starter relay were relocated, passenger fender had holes drilled for wiring clips and it had a choke cable going through the firewall. The engine bay is clean metal painted slick black and the fender tag is still attached. It is very nicely detailed.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid and the jamb are painted gloss black. Inside has the complete liner kit and rubber mat. The jack and rim are restored, the tire is a matching reproduction.
UNDERSIDE: Factory dumps, yes 3 inch pipes right off the manifolds has dumps from the factory! The complete exhaust system is correct reproduction. The brakes have 10 inch drums and The e-brake cables were rerouted for the exhaust. All of the suspension, steering and brakes were restored. The fuel system was replaced. Looking up at the motor it is spotless, that's a unique $1000 oil pan! Correct 727 Torqueflite automatic trans and rebuilt driveshaft. The original 4.56 Sure Grip gears were replaced with 3.91s so you don't have to carry an extra gas can with you. The floors are pristine metal painted gloss black.
SERVICE: We inspected the car and put thread seal on rear exhaust manifold bolts, cleaned turn signal switch, replaced a resister for the blower and replaced high beam indicator bulb.
True racers were snapping up the 2 door sedans, I suspect this was someone that wanted to spank some unexpecting street racers! This is your chance to own one of the rarest muscle cars on the planet, worthy of the best collection.
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Dual quads
Bucket seats
Center console
Pushbutton trans
Power top
Spinner hubcaps
IBM card