Vehicle Description
The best way to standout in the vintage car crowd is to find an
uncommon classic with a big motor. Not only will this 1966 Dodge
Dart get you all the attention you want, but it also does it at a
value price. With a bright red paint job and classic Mopar design,
this little Dart is sure to turn heads everywhere it goes.
Dodge was particularly bold with this generation Dart by giving it
the pod styling that came from Chrysler's futuristic
turbine-powered cars. Today the design has appreciated into a
retro-cool reminder of the jet age. That's a good thing because the
red finish on this car looks fantastic in the sunlight. Perfect it
is not, but at this price a driver-quality paint job that shines as
nice as this is all one could ask for. It's the perfect framework
for the chrome and brightwork, and like any good 1960s coupe,
there's plenty of it. Best of all, this increasingly hard to find
brightwork is compete - from the front grille, to the side ports on
the front fenders, and to the molding that wraps around the car.
Take a step back and take it all in, this is a beautiful car!
One look at the interior, and you'll know there has been some money
invested in making this Dart feel right. This car was originally
red inside and out, but it has been switched over to the more
modern gray and black combination inside during a restoration. The
door panels, carpets, and dash were all so expertly handled that
they remain in great condition today. Plus, there is a center
console that splits the modern buckets, a modern convenience the
driver will quickly be thankful for. The seating has been updated
to a gray cloth that is much more stylish than what the factory was
offering. More importantly, the new high-back bucket seats are a
much more comfortable way to cruise on a Saturday night. The driver
gets a newer 3-spoke steering wheel, and everyone gets a Pioneer
AM/FM/iPod compatible stereo to blast tunes through. But you might
not want to use the radio at all, and instead listen to the rumble
of the V8 under the hood. Keen eyes will notice the array of
white-face gauges embossed in the custom bezel that now sits in the
dash, and a matching tachometer is installed underneath the dash,
centered for a clear view for the driver. This is your first
indication that this Dart isn't just some six-bang grocery-getter.
Out back is a very spacious trunk with plenty of room for car show
accessories, finished off nicely with a reproduction mat.
The 318 V8 under the hood means this car is no slouch, providing
plenty of pop to move this little B-body around. OK, it's not a big
block screamer, but there's plenty of torque at any speed and it
feels like there's a cam tucked in there to give it a little extra
oomph. From the chrome Holley air cleaner to the blue paint on the
block, it has a very tidy look, although it is not currently
dressed for show. The giant aluminum radiator dominates the engine
bay, but if you look closely you'll see blue valve covers, a Weiand
intake, and an Edelbrock 4-barrel carb. More recently it was given
a new dual master cylinder, and the motor runs and drives great,
and stops just as it should. The TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic
transmission snaps off gear changes without hesitating, and the
original 8.75-inch rear end carries street-friendly gears. The dual
exhaust sounds fantastic thanks to a pair of rumbling Flowmaster
mufflers that provide the perfect note for the 318 up front. Chrome
Keystone wheels wrapped in 195/60/14 (front) and 205/60/15 (rear)
blackwall radials round out the list of street-ready features.
Chrysler always produced fewer cars than the others in The Big
Three. So now you're looking at a lower volume classic that offers
big speed for little money. There's no better way to define value.
Call now!!