Vehicle Description
1969 Dodge Dart
Muscle cars are essentially about math, plain and simple-a basic,
easily measured power-to-weight ratio. Put a bigger, more powerful
engine in a smaller, lighter car, properly calculate gearbox and
axle ratios, and you will almost always have a faster trip down the
strip. When the design was updated for 1967, giving the model more
of that folded-square, big-car style then used throughout the
Chrysler Corp's lineup, it got a big-time boost in the form of the
383ci big-block V8, then only previously found in larger cars.
For consignment, a do the math car with 383ci V8, Holley 750cfm 4
barrel carb, 2-1/2 inch Flowmaster exhaust, and a litany of who's
who as to bolt ons and improvements, we now have a conversion to a
Dart GT. All buttoned up and ready to turn the key and spin the
tires kinda car right here and now at Classic Auto Mall. Flex your
muscle (car!)
Exterior
Like a new penny, Copper Pearl Metallic shines brightly as its
painted on all original straight steel panels save for the rear
quarters. Actually, we can start out upfront with some nice blacked
out square egg crate grille with a horizontal bar with turn signals
on it running from headlight to headlight. A single headlight on
either side, and a pristine bumper below. Then the copper pearl
painted panels take over, on the hood with dual side faux vents
seen on either side of a bump on the hood. We move rearward to the
windshield and other passenger glass, and this is surrounded by
very nice trimmings and brite work, drip moldings, mirrors, and
door handles. The roofline on the rear glass is curved and frames
the trunk lid very nicely. For the rear a large surrounding white
stripe with a GT Sport badge on either side wraps the rear
quarters, and the back of the trunk lid. Two square taillights hang
on either edge of the rear panel, and some more horizontal ribbing
races between these lights and is nicely chromed. Another pristine
bumper is below, and dual chrome tipped tailpipes peek out from
under the bumper. 16-inch American Racing Torque Thrust polished
wheels are in front and wrapped by 215/65R16 inch blackwall tires,
and in back 17 inch American Racing Torque Thrust polished wheels
wrapped by larger 235/60R17's.
Interior
Inside a swing of the doors are covered with black horizontal
ribbed door panels and original handles and cranks. Inside
something not often seen is a bench seat with high back sculpted
backs. Ribbed tuck and roll inserts are in black vinyl, as are the
smooth bolsters oil the sides. A rounded armrest resides between
these bucket backs. The original black vinyl horizontal ribbed tuck
and roll rear bench stretches from door panel to door panel and is
looking just fine. The factory dash presents with instruments like
1969, however some modifications have taken place like a quad
lineup of aftermarket gauges which hang from the dash, and large
tachometer that is attached to the steering column. A Kenwood
AM/FM/CD bluetooth digital radio now sits where the original sat,
and just above are temp sliders. A rally 3 spoke leather rimmed
steering wheel fronts this clean dash. Seen on the center hump is a
B&M ratchet shifter. Black carpet floods the floors, and a
tight headliner in black hangs nicely above all this black
vinyl.
Drivetrain
More screaming and gleaming for the engine bay with more copper
pearl paint, a red painted block 383ci V8 with a Holley 750cfm 4bbl
carb atop, and a 3-speed A727 Torqueflite automatic with a shift
kit and new torque converter. On the rear axle which weighs in at
8-3/4 inches and has a 3.55 SureGrip center. TTI headers and a 2.5
inch Flowmaster exhaust is now aiding in the exhale. An aluminum
radiator and Pertronix ignition add to the reliability. All this
was performed in 2018.
Undercarriage
The big shiny exhaust snakes rearward past the totally rust free
environment for the floor pans, fuel tank, and rockers. Independent
torsion bar suspension up front, and leaf springs for the rear, and
disc brakes for both with a line lock installed.
Drive-Ability
She fires right up, and is definitely worth a look rather than
reading my 2 cents (sic). It's got some game under that side faux
vented hood, and it can snap your neck when you press the pedal to
the metal. You'll get a little tire smoke as well, and then she
really takes off. Mopar is no jo-kar, as it handles great, and
stops on a dime...uh penny! The consignor states that the fuel tank
sending unit is intermittent and shows empty when the tank is 1/2
to 2/3 full.
All in all a great restoration, nice paint and no stone left
unturned. Great grabber seats, and the rear graphics are dripping
Mopar from 1969. The polished Torque Thrusts are a plus, as is the
sight of the engine bay. A great example of a muscle car with the
383ci V8, the just rocks your world. Plenty of paperwork is with
this car re the build and a reminder the engine and trans were done
along with the car in 2018.
VIN DECODE
LL23B9B407651
L-Dodge Dart
L-Low Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
B-225ci Slant 6 1bbl
9-1969
B-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
407651-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG DECODE
LL23:
Dodge Dart
Low Price Class
2 Door Hardtop
B9B-225 145HP 1-1BBL 6 CYL
1969 Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI,
407651-Sequence number
E24-225 cid 1 barrel 6 Cylinder 145hp
D31-A904 3-Speed Auto Trans.
F5-Medium Green Metallic (Dodge),
D2T-Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bench Seat, Tan
T3-Light Bronze Metallic Int. Door Frames
606-Build Date: June 06
098436-Order number
R11-Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
EN1-End of Sales Codes
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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