Vehicle Description
1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
This car went through a lot of changes in its early years in order
to become the car that we know and love today. The first car
released in 1960 was considered a full-size car, and over the next
three years, it gradually moved from a mid-size to a compact car in
order to compete with the other cars in its division. People were
looking for something smaller, and as stated earlier, the Plymouth
Valiant was the perfect example of what consumers wanted. They
managed to downsize this car even further into something that
became a bestseller. There was one model for 1974 that actually
came with a surfboard as part of the package deal. It was called
the Hang Ten Dart Sport and it was a sport version of this classic
vehicle that featured a white body with red and blue stripes and
some shagalicious deep pile orange carpeting.
For consignment, a 1974 Dodge Dart which is a 2 owner car, sports a
respray of the original color paint and has an amazingly low
original 52,176 miles on it. It has all new suspension and a Pypes
exhaust system and was featured on a Pypes YouTube
video/promotional piece. Star of stage and screen right here in our
Hallowed Halls of Classic Auto Mall.
Exterior
Deep Sherwood Green paint which is from a repaint of the correct
color from the factory is adorning the steel panels of this
Swinger. The paint still holds up well, however on the lowers of
this car I see some invasive rust, cracking or prior body repairs,
and under paint bubbling. This is reserved mainly for the rockers
and before and aft of the wheel wells. Leading the way is a V
shaped egg crate grille with a single headlight on each corner.
Along with said headlight is a rectangular turn signal also in this
grille egg crate field. Below is a shiny bumper in good condition.
Trimmings in stainless steel are all over this car including
surrounding the grille, wheel wells, rockers windows and drip
edges. The green paint has just a hint of metallic within it which
adds a bit of bling to the exterior. Gaps are nicely minded on the
body, and for the roof, there is a nicely preserved green vinyl top
covering. On the back, a black stripe encircles the trunk and rear
quarters. The back of the car drips 1970's design with its
rectangular tail lights just slightly wrapping around the rear
quarters, a rectangular aluminum D O D G E badged central strip,
shiny bumper below and dual exhaust tips peeking out from under the
rear roll pan. Shiny 14-inch Mopar Rally Wheels with deep dish
rings and dark argent center caps are all wrapped in BFG Radial T/A
raised white letter tires from 2014 for the fronts and 2020 for the
rears.
Interior
A swing-er of the long doors invites inside as we pass green vinyl
vertical tuck and roll lowers, horizontal tuck and roll mid
sections, and a wood applique upper. The sills are deep green
plastic and cranks and an inset actuator along with a mirror toggle
complete the doors. Inside we see dual green vinyl benches, the
front split version for access to the rear. These are low backed
with headrests, have smooth bolsters and sides, and more tuck and
roll for the inserts. On the drivers side a black gaffer tape
repair has been performed on the seat. In front a wood rimmed Tuff
Wheel steering wheel replaces the factory wheel and this fronts the
original dash. Here we see plenty of square and rectangle design,
padded green dash top and more wood applique. The dash is very
clean with plenty of plastic chromed trimmings within each field.
In the center resides the factory radio which has been disabled due
to an aftermarket Alpine AM/FM/CD/ Bluetooth digital stereo. This
resides below the dash, as does an aftermarket tachometer in the
round. Our consignor states that a new rear package deck has been
put in to accommodate the stereo speakers. More wood applique for
the dash front uppers and glovebox. Below is nice clean green
carpeting, and above is a matching green vinyl headliner with no
seams.
Drivetrain
A flip of the hood and we are in another very clean environment
within the engine bay. Here in its center is an originalblue
painted block, and valve covered 318ci V8. It has a 2-barrel
carburetor on top, and a factory numbers matching A904 3-speed
automatic transmission on back. For the rear axle we havean 8-1/4
inch version. As stated Pypes mufflers are on for the exhale. All
factory and all pristinely clean, with no rust or corrosion or even
dust!
Undercarriage
More cleanliness with just slight signs of surface rust in the
light variety. A new fuel tank and suspension in the form of front
torsion bars and rear leaf springs are noted. Disc brakes are on
front, and drums on the rear. All the rust seems to have been
suffered on the exterior as the rockers appear clean on the inside,
as do the undersides of the doors. The floor pams are also clean
and surface rust free.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up and was no match for the test track where it has
smooth snappy acceleration, easy shifting which is also smooth, and
bias free panic stopping. The wipers are not operating however the
solution of new linkage bushings are in the trunk. Also some of the
center dash bulbs are out but all else was functioning
splendidly.
An original with a few upgrades still holding its factory luster. A
very clean engine bay and undercarriage. A bit of rocker and fore
and aft wheel well rust on the exterior, and all original interior
looking very clean. A low mileage example ready to do some
Swingin'. Light the fondue pot, and pour me a Cosmo.
LH23G4F210024
L-Dodge Dart
H-High Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
G-318ci V8 2bbl 150hp
F-Newark, DE Assy Plant
210024-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
LH23:Dodge Dart, High Price Class, 2 Door Hardtop
G4F: 318ci V8 2bbl, 1974, Newark, DE, USA
210024:Sequence number
E44:318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D34:Light Duty Automatic Transmission
KG8:Deep Sherwood Metallic
E2G6:Trim -Special, Vinyl Bench Seat, Green
000:Full Door Panels
430:Build Date: April 30
870202:Order number
V1G:Full Vinyl Top, Gator Grain
U:USA Specifications
G52:Unknown
L31:Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21:Roof drip rail moldings
M25:Wide sill moldings
M38:Decklid Finish Panel Moldings
V5X:Body Side Stripes, Black
Y16:Sales Bank Car
22:22" Radiator
EN1:End of Sales Codes
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