Top in perfect condition. The 6-cylinder models received a carburetor anti-ice system borrowed from Canadian-market Chrysler 6-cylinder engines,[29] and the drum brake automatic adjusters were revised for more consistent operation. Itis finished in two-tone Light Blue and Polar White over a matching cloth interior and is powered by a 7.5-liter V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Known as the D-Dart for competitive use in NHRA's D/stock class, the 273 V8 was modified to produce 275 bhp (205 kW). Darts could be ordered wither either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmissions. [37], The 198 slant-six engine was discontinued and the 225 became standard equipment on all models. This longer wheelbase used the same A-body suspension of the Valiant and defunct Lancer, and would underpin all Darts from 1963 to 1976 except the 1963–1966 station wagons which used the Valiant's (106 in (2,692 mm) wheelb… It is finished in Flame Red with a black retractable cloth top over a black leather interior.The car spent 26 years in Tennessee until being relocated to Florida in 2016, and now resides in Alabama. Dart sales were so strong in 1960 that production of the medium-priced model lines were reduced. Once again, wagons shared the Polara's 122 in (3,099 mm) wheelbase; they also shared the Polara's unique side-mounted taillights. Chrysler officials were somewhat less comforted at how 87% of Dodge's volume consisted of the low-profit Dart line, compared to the upmarket Matador and Polara, of which only 41,000 were sold for the 1960 model year. The alternator, introduced as standard equipment in 1960 on the Valiant, replaced the previous DC generator on all 1961 Chrysler products. [53] "In 1969," said Shepard, "we built over 600 440-powered Darts-basically the same as the 383 GTS, except for the engine."[53]. Manual transmission equipped cars, code A-833, featured a Dana 931/44 built heavy-duty axle with a 4.88 gear ratio, heavy-duty clutch, steel bellhousing, and special torque shaft and pivots. Project planners proposed the name Dart, only to have Chrysler executives demand an expensive research program that produced the name Zipp. The base 170 model was now badged simply as "Dart". The Dart GTS came standard with the 340 cu in (5.6 L) V8. Engineers stated the new Hemi Dart would reach speeds of 130 mph (209 km/h) in less than 11 seconds and 1⁄4 mi (402 m) times in the 10-11 second range, although times have been reported as low as the 9-10 second range. Chevrolet's Impala and Ford's Galaxie both remained sized in accord with the prevailing norms of full-size cars. In a tie-in with the United States Bicentennial, a "Spirit of '76" edition of the Dart Sport featured white paint with prominent red and blue bodyside striping meant to evoke the image of the American flag. Electric top. The upper ball joints were upgraded to the larger B-body units. Optional equipment included an upgrade over the standard bench seat with all-vinyl bucket seats, with which a center console could be ordered. Darts in all series were equipped as standard with three-speed, column-shifted manual transmissions. [57] Originally a three-speed manual was standard, with an optional Torqueflite automatic, and later a four-speed manual was also available. 1966 Dodge Dart GT 2-Door Hardtop 273 V-8 4-bbl. Please N, 1966 Dodge Dart 270 2 Dr. Hardtop 360 stroked to 422', 550-600 HP. The park and turn lights in the grille were moved slightly inboard and made round. 3) Standard and Alternative Wheel and Tire Sizes. The Barreiros brothers were forced to sell off the company which was reorganized as Chrysler España, S.A.[63], The Dodge Dart GL was a luxury model,[67] while the GT was the sporty version. Dodge Dart 3.7L 1966, Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold by Dorman®. In 1968, Dodge contracted Hurst Performance to build a limited number of Darts powered by the 440 cu in (7.2 l) RB big-block and 426 cu in (7.0 l) Hemi-powered Darts to compete in the SS/B class as the LO23 "Hurst Hemi Dart". Mechanical options included power-assisted brakes and steering. Other changes were made to the Dart line to avoid internal competition with Dodge's new Challenger: the Dart convertible was discontinued along with the optional 383 cu in (6.3 L) V8, leaving the 275 bhp (205 kW) 340 4-barrel V8 as the top Dart engine.[7]. Equipment includes a B&M shifter, upgraded sound system, custom wheels, and a dual exhaust system.Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this Hot Rod coupe is now offered on a clean Florida title in the seller's name. The new Dart came standard with a new engine, the 225 cu in (3.7 L) slant-six. The Dart line was offered in three trim levels: the basic Seneca, mid-range Pioneer, and premium Phoenix. Head restraints were optional equipment until January 1, 1969, when their installation became mandatory under federal law. 0.621' lift cam. Park/turn lamps were set into the grille, in the corners formed by the transition area between the recessed and forward sections. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. [6] However, the Dart station wagons used the same 122 in (3,099 mm) wheelbase as the upmarket Polara wagons. [22] Other changes to comply with new federal safety laws included collapsible steering columns, additional padding on the dashboard and sun visors. It ru. Click on image or post title for full listing. For 1963, Dodge made a last-minute decision to drop the Lancername in favor of Dart for Dodge's newly designed "senior compact", a marketing term referring to the wheelbase having grown to 111 in (2,819 mm) from the Lancer's 106.5 in (2,705 mm). Dodge gained a version of Plymouth's popular Valiant-based fastback Duster which was to be named the Beaver,[32] but when Chrysler's marketing department learned that "beaver" was CB slang for vagina,[5] the vehicle was renamed the "Dart Demon". 1966 Dodge Dart Ultra Cool original black plate custom 1966 Dart GT Hot Rod. [7], For 1962 the Seneca, Pioneer, and Phoenix trim levels were dropped; trim levels became Dart, Dart 330, and Dart 440. It replaced the Dart K 4-door sedan. Get the real truth from owners like you. A new "Quiet Car" package was available, consisting of extra sound insulation, premium exhaust hangers, and an exhaust resonator.[36]. Features for this Dart Sport included a desert-hued vinyl bench seat with multi-colored striped inserts and white piping, and gold-colored instrument panel, dashboard, and carpeting. Vent wings were deleted from the Swinger but not from the 4-door sedans. Top speed was claimed to be 124 km/h (77 mph). [43][44], The Convertriple was the basis for the 1975 "Hang 10" option. The equipment levels in Brazil were: Sedan de Luxo, Coupe de Luxo, SE, Gran Sedan, Gran Coupe, Charget LS, Le Baron and Magnum with the sporty Charger R/T . The rear-view mirror was mounted on the windshield rather than from the roof. We analyze millions of used cars daily. [68] The base version has a three-speed manual transmission, while the GT came with either a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic - this was the same unit as the one mounted in the Chrysler 2 L.[60]. Shoulder belt anchors were also provided for front outboard occupants. It was a downscale (lower price, cheaper trim) version of the American Dodge 600 4-door sedan. This 1970 Chevrolet C10 CST is a restored, numbers-matching example with factory power steering and brakes, Edelbrock performance equipment, a custom suspension, Rallye wheels, and more. In 1966, the SCCA introduced the new Trans-American Sedan Championship that allowed competition among Dodge Darts, Plymouth Barracudas, Chevrolet Corvairs, Ford Mustangs, and other "production touring cars" with a maximum wheelbase of 116 in (2,946.4 mm). Many older ads are no longer available and only kept on this site for record keeping purposes. 3) Market Competition Chrysler's "Clean Air Package" emission control system became standard equipment on cars sold in all 50 states. It retained the 118 in (2,997 mm) wheelbase, and was restyled to emulate the larger Polara. The rigidity gained through the nearly pure unibody platform combined with the suspension's low unsprung weight and near-ideal geometry provided sound handling, braking, and acceleration; the latter especially with the mid-year 415 hp (309 kW) "Ramcharger" 413 cu in (6.8 L) V8 which was aimed primarily at sanctioned drag racing, where it quickly broke performance records. [51] Few modifications were allowed; bumpers, rear seats, and floor mats could be removed, mufflers could be replaced with straight pipes, and different wheels could be used so long as the stock rim diameter and width were maintained. $125.00. The Dart's new B-body chassis platform was quite long-lived; while 1962 was the only year for a B-body model named "Dart", the B platform remained in use with only very slight modification and a few new letter designations through to the 1981 R-body cars. $27.00. After 35 years, the Dodge Dart (PF) was resurrected for the 2013 model year as a nameplate in the domestic market to replace the Caliber as Dodge's compact passenger car. The Dart Chargers were yellow Dart GT hardtops with black interiors, Commando 273 engines, premium mechanical and trim specifications, and special "Charger" badging. The longer wheelbase gave more rear seat legroom than the previous Lancer or the contemporaneous Valiant. Phoenix convertibles were equipped with V8 engines. The air conditioning system available on all Darts had increased capacity, quicker cooldown and lower minimum temperatures. 1050 HP Holley Carb. [7] buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. The Dart was refreshed for 1970 with front and rear changes designed to bring the car closer to the design themes found in Dodge’s full-size vehicles through grille and contour changes. Analysis As the Dart's sales climbed, Plymouth's sales dropped. With the cancellation of Chrysler's upper level DeSoto brand, upper-level Dodge products were pushed upmarket, while using Plymouth products with more features for lower-level Dodge products. [59][71] On 12 June 1975, Fernando Herrero Tejedor, the Minister Secretary General of the Movimiento Nacional and the politician mentoring Adolfo Suárez, died in a car accident while travelling in his official Dodge 3700 in the municipality of Adanero. TorqueFlite (aut. All 1970 Darts got the federally mandated steering column and ignition lock. Mechanically, Dart taxicabs were generally equipped with heavy-duty brakes, tires, shock absorbers, front torsion bars and rear leaf springs, a high-output alternator, an increased-capacity cooling system, and extra-lean carburetor calibration for greater economy. For 1963, Dodge made a last-minute decision to drop the Lancer name in favor of Dart for Dodge's newly designed "senior compact", a marketing term referring to the wheelbase having grown to 111 in (2,819 mm) from the Lancer's 106.5 in (2,705 mm). In the rear, the Dart’s new rectangular tail lights were set into a wedge-shaped rear bumper design continuing the angled trailing edge of the new deck lid and quarter panels. Factory equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, and dual fuel tanks. See more ideas about dodge dart, dodge, dart. Production of Spanish Dodges stopped in 1977. The Dart and Polara were downsized as part of Chrysler's hasty effort to compete with what company leaders thought would be downsized large cars from Chevrolet. [37] Heavy gauge steel in the windshield pillar area had been incorporated into the windshield, pillar, and roof design. For release: Friday, October 3, 1975', Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, "Chrysler Dart Diablo Concept, an Italian-American Beauty", "Joseph David Newhouse's Dodge Dart compendium", "Dual Hydraulic Brake System: Chrysler Corporation Master Technician Service Conference reference book 67-3", "1968 Dodge Hemi Dart Lightweight Sold New at Grand-Spaulding Dodge", "1968 Dodge Dart GTS 2-Door Hardtop 426 Hemi V-8 4-speed", "1968 Dodge Dart GTS - 426 Dodge Hemi Engine - Mopar Muscle Magazine", "Dodge Invents the Convertriple (1973 advertisement)", "Try a little boss car from Chrysler Corporation ... and style a while (1974 advertisement)", "1975 Dodge Dart Sport Hang 10 - Cowabunga", "Old cars never die ... they show up in foreign lands", "The Last Dart: 1981 Brazilian Dodge Dart Coupé de Luxo". [39] The final drive ratio in fourth gear was 2.36:1 on the slant-six cars equipped with 3.23:1 rear axle, and 2.15:1 on the V8s equipped with 2.94:1 rear axle. In 1974, the US federal 5 mph (8.0 km/h) bumper impact standards were expanded to cover rear bumpers as well as front ones, and as a result, the Swinger and Dart sedan's rear bumpers grew much more massive. Save $4,124 on a 1966 Dodge Dart near you. The Dart was available as a 2- or 4-door sedan, a 2-door hardtop coupe, a station wagon, and a convertible. This same front end treatment, with minor cosmetic changes to the grille and the park/turn lamps relocated to the front bumper, was also used by Chrysler Australia for their 1967 VE-model Valiant. Dodge Dart Swinger / Plymouth Duster trunk gasket seal 1966 … The full-size, mid-priced Matador was discontinued after the 1960 model year as buyers selected the slightly smaller but better-appointed and less expensive Dart Phoenix. In 1971, Chrysler ended their longstanding corporate practice of installing left-hand-threaded wheel studs on the left side of the vehicle; all-wheel studs on the Dart thenceforth used conventional right-hand threads.[33]. Coronet wb: 117 in. 1966 Dodge D-Dart Super Stock Lightweight – did not sell for $40,000 Chrysler’s Dodge Division answered the rising demand for factory Junior Stock drag racers in 1966 with the now-famous D/Dart, a lightweight Dart GT available right off the dealer’s showroom floor and ready to race in NHRA and AHRA’s D/Stock class. [40] Car & Driver magazine tested the Dart Sport 360 in the April 1976 issue, pitting it against the Chevrolet Corvette and Pontiac Trans Am, and found its top speed of 121.6 mph (195.7 km/h) to be second to the Corvette's 124.5 mph (200.4 km/h).[41]. The Custom 2-door hardtop coupe became the Swinger, and the standard Swinger became the Swinger Special. Dodge Dart GT Convertible . [76], This article is about the original 1960–1976 Dodge Dart. McLaughlin, then vice president of Chrysler's Automotive sales division, "It enjoys a strong owner loyalty and is a car that has established a reputation for reliability and value...these are [some] reasons why we will continue to market the Dart while introducing the new compact Aspen. In 1976, the Chrome Yellow taxi package was available only with a 225 slant-six engine producing 95 hp (71 kW) and 170 lb⋅ft (230 N⋅m); transmission was the (rare) A-727-RG (raised-deck motor, which was the slant-six series) with California emissions, 90 hp (67 kW) and 165 lb⋅ft (224 N⋅m). At the same time the 4-barrel carbureted 273 235 bhp (175 kW) was replaced on the options list by the 275 bhp (205 kW) 4-barrel carbureted 340 cu in (5.6 L) available only in the 1968–1972 Swinger and the hottest Dart, the performance-oriented GTS models. However, these large round lights were mounted near the inboard side of the reverse fins and aggravated the already awkward styling. TorqueFlite (aut. At impact, force applied to the steering wheel curled the column jacket back over a mandrel mounted on the floor. Free shipping. This car is built to be driven and is a thrill off the line. The 318 cu in (5.2 L) (standard equipment on certain Phoenix and Pioneer body styles) and 361 cu in (5.9 L) V8s were optional with two-barrel or four-barrel carburetors, and with single or dual exhaust. It is finished in Midnight Black over a cream two-tone leather interior and is powered by a 347ci V8 paired with a C4 3-speed automatic transmission. Massive front bumpers were installed to comply with new federal regulations, as well as side-impact guard beams in the doors and new emission control devices. The "Swinger" name was applied to all the Dart two-door hardtops except in the high-line Custom series. RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. All original except new carpet and seats have been reupholstered. Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco was killed on 20 December 1973 while traveling in his Dodge 3700 GT. The smaller displacement was achieved with a new crankshaft (3.64 in (92 mm) stroke vs. the 4.125 in (104.8 mm) stroke of the 225 crank) and connecting rods (7.006 in (178.0 mm) long vs. the 6.67 in (169 mm) rods in the 225). 318 cu.in. In response to increased interest in fuel economy, Dodge offered the "Dart Lite" fuel economy package which weighed at least 150 lb (68 kg) less than the ordinary Dart Sport. The restyled Dart for 1967 featured a rear window with compound inverse curves. 1966 Dodge Dart 270 2 Dr. Hardtop 360 stroked to 422', 550-600 HP. 1966 Dodge Dart 270 2-Door Hardtop 273 V-8 4-bbl. [59] The 3700 actually received the sheet metal from the Argentinian Dart, with certain modifications for the Spanish market. as the 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 engine replaced the 340 cu in (5.6 L) engine discontinued after 1973. [38] It was Chrysler's first application of overdrive since 1959. Available in black or red Fits: 1964,1965,1966 Dodge Dart 1964,1965,1966 Plymouth Barracuda 1964,1965,1966 Plymouth Valiant 1964 Dodge Polara, 440, 330 1965... More Details » … clean v.a title !!! The 318 was rated at 230 bhp (170 kW) versus the 2-barrel carbureted 273's 180 bhp (130 kW). This was a basic front-engine compact to compete more directly than the Corvair with the Ford Falcon, Rambler American, and Plymouth Valiant. [7] The 1961 model year saw Dodge's total production drop below the slow-selling 1959 model year and almost the disastrous recession year of 1958 when Dodge faced the consequences of the poor reputation of its 1957 models. This car is virtually identical to the U.S. market's 1976 Swinger. The first Dodge Darts were introduced for the 1960 model year. They have 7-inch round headlamps rather than the large oblong units on fancier Spanish Darts, and use the round taillights from the first generation Simca 1000. The 1967 redesign removed all traces of the older Virgil Exner styling that proved less popular by the early 1960s. Front seat belts became standard.[19]. 1964 was the last year for pushbutton control of the optional Torqueflite automatic transmission, so 1963 and 1964 models were the only compact Darts so equipped. The F-body was withdrawn from production worldwide after 1980, but in Mexico, the M-body was badged as a Dodge Dart for 1981 and 1982 using the front header panel and hood from the discontinued 1980 Volare/Aspen, the K-body was sold as a Dodge Dart K (and as a Valiant Volare K) from 1982 to 1989, and the E-body was sold as the Dodge Dart Europa, officially badged as the Dodge Dart E, from 1986 to 1989. [37] The electrically heated backglass defogger grid timer cycle was doubled to 10 minutes. The high-flow exhaust system included a dual-biscuit catalytic converter, a 2¼" headpipe, and the muffler used on V8 models. Nothing wrong with it, just thought I would use it more but havent. The Demon had new fender-mounted metal "Demon" badges without the small devil character on the 1971 decals. . The slant-six engine block had already been modified for reduced weight in 1975; in the middle of 1976 production, its crankshaft was changed from forged steel to lighter cast iron. While specifications varied by year, interior upgrades generally included heavy-duty front and rear black rubber floor mats, heavy-duty seat cushion springs with full-foam back and air-foam seats, black all-vinyl trim with heavy canvas-backed vinyl seat covers, interior door pull assist straps or handles, and a door-ajar warning light for the driver. [7][9][10] Advertising from 1960 and 1961 compared the Dart to the "C" car (Chevrolet), the "F" car (Ford) and the "P" car (Plymouth).
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