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1964 Dodge and The Shanes

Ray writes: A gentleman sent me a promotional photo. He was a member of a Swedish band, The Shanes, and they used a '64 Dodge to cart themselves and their equipment around on tour. The publicity picture was taken at Piccadilly Circus in London. Here's what he said about the car:
1964 Dodge with Swedish rock band The Shanes Fantastic to see this car. In the sixties and seventies I was a member of one of Sweden's most popular Pop-groups. In 1964 we bought a brand new touring-car. A Dodge Polara. We paid 32.000 Swedish Kroners cash. (about 6200 dollars...I believe). And believe me...this car was fantastic...even with the trailer we had for our instruments. In those days we were driving like maniacs...and the car easily did the speedometer all red. (200 kph). Without the trailer that is. But...I remember at one time when we had to hurry up a bit for a job. We did 180 kph...with the trailer. [The] picture (although poor quality) from a tour we did in England 1964...[shows us]...sitting in the "trunk" riding around Piccadilly Circus...for some promotion pictures.

Thanks, Ray!

Mopars and Rock 'n Roll. Good times!   smile!

Gary H.


April 28, 2005
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