Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is excited to offer this sharp 1974
Dodge Dart Swinger. This car has its original numbers matching
engine, transmission, rear end and gearing. The Dodge Dart is an
automobile originally built by Dodge from 1960 to 1976 in North
America, with production extended to later years in various other
markets. The Dart name originally appeared on a 1957 show car
featuring a body designed by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria
Ghia. The production Dart was introduced as a lower-priced, shorter
wheelbase, full-size Dodge in 1960 and 1961, became a mid-size car
for 1962, and finally was a compact from 1963 to 1976. In 1974, the
US federal 5 mph 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. Taillights larger
than the previous year's items were set above the rear bumper,
rather than within it. Shoulder and lap belts were finally combined
in all Chrysler products into a retractable, inertia-sensitive,
single-buckle design Chrysler called "Unibelt", replacing the
difficult-to-use separate lap and shoulder belts that had been
installed through 1973. The Arab oil embargo of 1973, increased
sales of smaller cars in the U.S. Dodge introduced the Dart SE
(Special Edition) in mid-1974 as a four-door sedan and two-door
hardtop. The SE included velour high back bucket seats with folding
armrest, carpeted door panels, woodgrain instrument panel and
deluxe wheel covers along with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission
as standard equipment. The SE came equipped with the "Quiet Car"
package introduced in 1973. The air conditioning system available
on all Darts had increased capacity, quicker cooldown and lower
minimum temperatures. An evaporator pressure regulator valve, long
used on larger Chrysler products, varied the compressor's capacity
without cycling the clutch. The Dart Sport 340 was replaced by the
Dart Sport 360 245 Bhp. as the 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 engine replaced
the 340 cu in (5.6 L) engine discontinued after 1973. This 360 V8
engine has about 115k actual miles and still runs and drives top
notch. Painted in a dark orange with black hood scoops and rear
stripe, this car is a true head turner. The black vinyl interior is
in great condition along with the dash and headliner. Options on
this Dart include; A/C, AM radio with upgraded speakers, power
brakes and steering, vinyl interior, Weld Racing wheels, and radial
tires. This 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger is for sale in our Tampa
Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD
pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For
additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff at
(813)645-6200 or email us at Tampa@33570. Hours: Monday through
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST GatewayClassicCars.com. If you would
like to see it in person, come to our Tampa Showroom, located at
351 30th Street NE, Ruskin, FL 33570. Hours: Monday through
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.