Vehicle Description
Up for sale in the Houston showroom is the rarest Dodge Dart
created, the 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix D-500. Dodge debuted the Dart
in 1960 as their entry level vehicle, and it was offered in three
trim levels: the basic Seneca, mid-range Pioneer, and the premium
Phoenix shown here. The Dart Phoenixes were a special order package
built at the Dodge assembly line in Detroit, MI, March 16 1960.
Dodge set a world record in its class at Bonneville with the 1960
Phoenix D-500. This one has been restored to highest standards and
taken back to factory specs. Of the total 1,574 383 CID ram
inducted cars produced, only 562 were Phoenix 2 door hardtops. This
rare 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix D500 for sale has a unique optional
cantilever red sweep paint scheme, highlighting the roof line in
cloud white. The dual transistor radio works and the twin rear
antennas and stainless fender skirts look phenomenal. This rare
Dodge is sure to get everyone's attention no matter where you go.
While the standard engine for the Dodge Dart was a 225ci slant six,
the Phoenix received something a bit bigger, the 383 C.I.D Cross
Ram tuned big block. This engine churned out a scorching 330hp and
a absolute blistering 460ft/lb of torque! This one is one of rarest
D-500 Phoenix' you will find for sale: instead of having the
typical Powerflite transmission, this one was equipped with a "3 on
the tree" type manual transmission. Such an awesome exterior
requires one awesome interior. A new seat design was implemented
for the '60 Phoenix for sale, with the driver's side of the front
seat higher than the rest of the seat back. It was Mopars design to
provide added support. The translucent speedometer extends above
the dashboard just below the line of vision so it could be read
easily. To prevent nighttime reflections on the windshield, a
canopy arched over the speedometer face and with the interior color
matched to the exterior this is the Dodge Dart to have. Options on
the rarest Dodge Darts in the world consist of: AM Radio, seat
belts, cloth/vinyl interior, and steel wheels with hub caps and
bias ply tires. For more information on this stunning 1960 Dodge
Dart Phoenix D-500 for sale call the Houston showroom @
832-243-6220. To see more high definition pictures along with
running and driving video visit GatewayClassicCars.com