Vehicle Description
Attention Mopar fans, here's your chance at one of the best
lightweight muscle machines of the 1960s. This 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
was not only born with this lemony yellow color, but also the big
block 383 V8. And this car still carries both features today! That
means rarity, distinction, and tons of power are up for grabs right
now.
The Dart has always been the blocky looking bad boy. The bodywork
on this one has remained straight and angular after all these
decades, and the finely creased sheetmetal is far more clutter-free
than its contemporaries. This clean look and a professional refresh
of the factory-correct yellow paint means you can see those
important GTS badges from across the show field. Plus, the bright
yellow is the perfect canvas for the more aggressive darker
elements like the rear sports stripe package. But this doesn't mean
the brightwork can't be aggressive, too. Just look at the Rallye
wheel package and those hood vents...That's pure intimidation.
The exterior black stripes are a great introduction to the black
vinyl interior. It's ultra-clean inside, and so it's obvious that
someone who really loved this car was in charge of its maintenance
(also important for the first impression.) A muscle coupe like this
deserves a deep black interior, and since it was changed over to
this color later in life, everything feels far fresher than from
the 1960s. The full midnight package coordinates nicely with the
carpets, dash, and the door panels that have the proper GTS
badging. The sea of darkness is broken up by the bright center
console that runs in-between the bucket seats and really sets off
the interior. Plus, there's plenty of distinction on other bright
features like the original heat/defrost controls, ultra-wide
factory gauge package, and the inner ring of the large factory
steering wheel.
When you open the hood, you'll love seeing the big V8 greet you
with the bold air topper that announces it's an extraordinary
Mopar. You already know that Dodge made less vehicles than Ford or
Chevy, and even fewer people were willing to pay the premium for
the Dart GTS. And on top that, there were a scarce few who would
add the 383 cubic-inch V8 option. That's why this is a low-numbers
coupe. That's the way it was ordered from the factory, and so we
are quite happy to still have that displacement under the hood
today. But more than just a distinctive history, you want this Dart
for its pure power. The V8 has a four-barrel carburetor and
Edelbrock intake give you an extra wallop of power, and the dual
exhaust lets them all know there is some real muscle behind this
yellow machine. On the road, the Torqueflite three-speed automatic
transmission has that perfect balance of easy cruising for the
everyday, and reliable performance when you want to hammer the big
V8. Plus, the front disc brakes and BF Goodrich T/As are part of
the whole package that's setup to make sure the driver stays
connected to the road.
The monster motor is what attracted you to this one, but it's the
details (right down to the factory decals) that really seal the
deal. You're looking at a rare Mopar that's turn-key ready to turn
heads. Don't miss out, call today!
