1972 Dodge Monaco and Polara

1972 Dodge Monaco and Polara

1972 Dodge Polara and Monaco sales catalog cover, sporting a Polara Custom 2-door Hardtop

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As was the case with all other 1972 full size models from Chrysler Corp., this year's big Dodges received a substantial facelift of the body side sheetmetal. The roofline of the two-door hardtops was also changed, as can be seen by the coupe's C-pillar.
The Polara was again the base level Dodge. Its front and rear bumper was redesigned from previous year. The Polara's standard powerplant was the 318 cui V8.
The Monaco came with the 360 cui engine standard and functioned again as the top-level Dodge. However, it was set further apart from the Polara line than in 1971. This was achieved by a very different front and rear end styling featuring concealed headlights.

	Both the Polara and the Monaco were also available as station wagons. They can be found in the separate Dodge wagon catalog intended to advertise all of the make's non-truck cargo haulers.
	Here's a print ad for the 1972 Dodge Monaco, showing a four-door hardtop. "It's an easy decision to make." Thanks to Fo for this one!
	Another advertisement for the 1972 Dodge Monaco, this one from Chrysler Canada. "Dodge Monaco gives you a lot to count on." Thanks to Fo for this contribution!

	This ad was found in the November '71 issue of the Manufacturer's own »Dodge News« Magazine. It shows a 1972 Dodge Polara two-door hardtop and a 1972 Dodge Monaco four-door hardtop as well as an artist's rendering of the new two-door hardtop roofline which looked more formal than in previous years.
	This image is the same used for the cover of the catalog and shows a 1972 Dodge Polara two door hardtop. The image has probably been touched up with an airbrush by the marketing staff back then to give it a very unique appearence. (Thanks to Hans Tore Tangerud for this and the above picture)
	This black and white press photo shows a 1972 Dodge Monaco two door hardtop.
	Another press photo of this 1972 Dodge Monaco two door hardtop.
	Another press photo of this 1972 Dodge Monaco two door hardtop.
	Another press photo of this 1972 Dodge Monaco two door hardtop.
	Another press photo of this 1972 Dodge Monaco two door hardtop.
	Another press photo of this 1972 Dodge Monaco two door hardtop.
	Another press photo of this 1972 Dodge Monaco two door hardtop.