FEATURE: 1972 Dodge Polara
If you were fond of tearing up the roads of the Windy City in the muscle-car years, chances are you would have hit the brakes hard if you saw an imposing patrol car like Greg Reynolds’ meticulously recreated 1972 Dodge Polara cruiser.
Greg Reynolds
Reynolds, a Chicago resident and sergeant in the city’s police force, restored his sedan classic to be an authentic duplicate, and to remind all who see it of the brave badge-toting men and women who keep our streets safe.
“I wanted to make a rolling time capsule to honor the brave Chicago police officers who have faithfully served before me,” he said.
This vintage Mid West police cruiser started off life as a 1972 Dodge Polara.
The original 360-cubic-inch V-8 is underhood.
Using historical photos, Reynolds recreated period correct badging.
The Polara was found on the West Coast and was rust-free.
Check out our photo slideshow below for a closer look at this vintage cruiser.