68 Dodge Polara Police Car Pics

Here are some of the 68 Dodge Polara Police Car Specs and Mods:

ENGINE

• Engine 318 cu. in. V8.

• Overall Length: 220.8".

• Automatic Transmission.

• Wheelbase: 122".

• Traditional Police Black and White paint scheme, with dog dish hub caps and whip antenna!

History:

In 2003, I bought this car in Washington State for $2,000.00 from a private owner. It was in mostly good condition, except for the interior seat and head liner. The engine smoked and needed a good once over (Gaskets, plugs, tune up, etc.). My son Justin and I made this a project to replicate an old police car used at the Oceanside, California Police Department.

It took us about 9 months and a total of $6500.00, to get the car up and running fully (working straight through most every night after work). It was a lot of fun doing this with my son. This car is used in parades and other civic functions and is a real crowd pleaser with old siren and cherry light on top (Much like the car used on Andy Griffith Show).

The Dodge Polara was a standard car used by many police agencies in the United States (Especially California and South West). The car number would have been an 800 series number, (Given that it was a 1968 model). However, I took the liberty to use the number 269, which was the badge number of Oceanside City Police Officer Tony Zeppetella, who was killed in the line of duty June 13, 2003 (To honor his memory and service!). It is registered in California as a Historic Vehicle!

Webmaster's Comments:

As I am sure you agree, there is not much I can add to what the owner of the 68 Dodge Polara Police Car said above. However, I'll add this much... I think that it's very honorable that he is keeping alive the memory of one of his fellow Police Officers who was killed in the line of duty.

Make sure you read all the Specs and History above and look at all the 1968 Dodge Polara Police Car Pics below.

Here are some of the 68 Dodge Polara Police Car Pics:

	Here is one of the 68 Dodge Polara Police Car Pics. Worth noting on this Pic is the writing "Oceanside" and "Police" as well as the crest painted on the side. Click on the Pic to enlarge.
Front Pic of the 68 Dodge Polara Police Car. You can see it's prepped for a parade. I wonder if the two gentlemen standing in the background are the owner and his son. Click on the Pic to enlarge.
	Rear view of the 68 Dodge Polara Police Car Pics. You can see the "Oceanside Police" written on the Trunk Lid, as well as the whip antenna and it's obvious that this Classic is ready for the parade. Click to enlarge.
Side view of the 68 Dodge Polara Police Car Pics. Take a look at the length of this Classic (220.8" long). Please click on the Pic to enlarge.
	Front Corner view of the 68 Dodge Polara Police Car. Dog Dish Hub Caps just like the ones on this Car, have been the standard on all Police Cars over the years. Click pic to enlarge.