[FWDLK] [Fwd: Re: '61 Dodge D/500]
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[FWDLK] [Fwd: Re: '61 Dodge D/500]



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Dear Lou. Thank you for your interest in my '61 Dodge D/500. It is always
good to hear from people such as you that also share the same interests in
these fascinating and truly unique vehicles. I see that you also own a '59
D/500? In regards to your questions concerning the validity of this car, I
can not claim that the production figures are correct, nor have I intended
to mislead that the total production of  just 3 of these units built in this
form, are an accurate total.. The production totals are only speculation
given to me from Chrysler officials. Also, the information given to me
regarding the actual shipping destination has not been documented. It is
however, not a Canadian built model, as one would expect. However there are
several trim items on this car that are specific. For example, the grill
does not have a 'cut out', or area for a Plymouth nameplate to be installed.
The front fender moldings are also specific, as they end in a taper, just
ahead of the doors. This treatment was not found on any '61 Plymouth models,
as one might suggest. Interestingly, the interior panels are the same as
those found in the '61 Plymouth Fury's. The dash and seats are similar to
the American Dodge produced cars. This was also the case for the '61 Dodge
Darts built in Canada, with the exception of the the dash areas, that were
full Plymouth. Actually, this 'swaping' of parts was really nothing new for
Chrysler Corporation. It was not uncommon to find for example, a '59 Dodge
with a '59 Plymouth front end section, or a Valiant with Dodge trim.  The
car was discovered in a field in Pennsylvania aprox 4 1/2 years ago, and not
registered in the US until  1969. Currently, the car has been documented by
Hemming's Classic Car Magazine, and will premier in the 2nd issue sometime
this fall. Unfortunately, there are always a few that can not accept this
car for what it is. In this case I can name, names including a particular
member of your Straight Eights Chapter. I am not an vindictive person, so I
feel that name calling is not necessary. Just the same, it is somewhat
expected, as it is usually these people that do not own a vehicle of this
caliber, and need to justify there own short comings, and poor quality
restorations. This car has been on tour and shown in several states this
past year. It has consecutively taken every 'best of show' award, including
multiple "Chrysler only" shows. Please inform the so called 'nay sayers',
that rest assured, that if they put the same amount of energy in there own
cars as they have put into there efforts to criticize my car, there vehicles
will also be of concourse quality. Heh, guys, sit down, chill out, and enjoy
the hobby as it was originally intended! Thanks for your interest. Best
Always, Paul Garlick

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