Vehicle Description
1967 Dodge Dart GT
The Dodge Dart is a line of automobiles marketed by Dodge from the
1959 to 1976 model years in North America, with production extended
to later years in various other markets. The Dart name originally
appeared on a 1956 Chrysler show car featuring a streamlined body
designed by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Ghia that was
later modified and renamed the Dart Diablo. The production Dart was
introduced as a lower-priced, full-size Dodge in 1960 and 1961,
became a mid-size car for 1962, and then was a compact from 1963 to
1976.
A funny thing happened on the way after purchasing this
mild-mannered original grocery getter Dart for his wife in the
early 1980's. The consigner wanted to race it, so he made a deal
with his wife, (details unknown), and put a 340ci mill in it, a
Dana 60 rear, and an A727 Torqueflite transmission in, and it was
off to the races. This version lasted 15 years. At which time our
consigner became restless and put an even bigger big block 440ci V8
and back halved the car with a 4 link setup. After another 15 years
our man decided to slow it down a bit, but still had an interest in
street racing so we give you this 1967 Dart GT street racing
version, which you'll have to read on for all the juicy
details.
Exterior
This restyled Dart for 1967 features a rear window with compound
inverse curves. This creates a unique appearance at the rear of the
greenhouse, but this design tended to collect snow and created
thick C-pillars that looked formal but created blind spots for
drivers. Curved side glass was used for the first time on a
Chrysler compact. The front featured a new dual-plane front end
contour: the center section of the grille, bumper, and leading edge
of the hood were recessed from the front plane of the car. The
single headlamps were placed forward of the recessed center
section, defining the front plane. Park/turn lamps were set into
the grille, in the corners formed by the transition area between
the recessed and forward sections. Our version has a large scooped
and pinned hood with a front cowl mounted gauge just outside the
front glass in the canter. All straight rust-free steel is bathed
in white, (WW1), and there is a nicely preserved black vinyl top
with plenty of chromed trimmings around the glass. Bringing up the
rear is a flat vertical roll panel with angled tail lights, a
horizontal ribbed aluminum trimming stretching between the lights,
and a shiny rear bumper below. 15 inch Centerline wheels are
wrapped in front with 195/65R15's , and in back with 32x17.5-15 Pro
Street M/T's.
Interior
In contrasting red to the exterior white low back 5 point racing
belted buckets are shoehorned into the front and a roll cage is
welded in. For easy access, the driver's side swings away from its
mounting and goes with the door. Speaking of which has red metal
sills and horizontal ribbed vinyl inserts. The original dash is in,
but a wood rimmed rally steering wheel has been added as well as a
tower mounted shift light tachometer in top dead center of the
column. Also mounted to the side is a Computech EGT Plus exhaust
temp and RPM monitor in digital form. A few other aftermarket
gauges have been mounted into a wood piece below the dash along
with a VAC gauge to the wood panels right. Red carpeting floods the
floors and floating in the center hump is a competition automatic
shifter. Also on the hump is a Painless Wiring toggle box for
controlling the lights, water pump, and fuel pump as well as other
electronics. Because of the car being back halved there is no rear
seat, just welded aluminum with the roll cage in front. Above is a
nice tight red headliner. Noted in the trunk is now a fuel cell and
battery box with an exterior shutoff.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the pre described 440ci V8 but it's been calmed
down to race in the street class at Maple Grove. This mill is the
3rd iteration mounted under this hood and it is ca. 1966-72. There
is a single 4-barrel carb on top, carbon fiber valve coverings,
satin silver Mopar intake manifold, MSD ignition, red painted block
and stainless braided hoses. An aluminum radiator keeps everything
cool in this fully restored engine bay in satin black. On back is
an A727 Torqueflite transmission with a reverse valve body, and the
Dana 60 rear of yore. Headers and a Flowmaster exhaust allow for
the big exhale.
Undercarriage
The back ended car is modified to accommodate the large rear tires
and Dana 60. Providing the ride are ladder bars and coil overs in
the rear and independent torsion bar front suspension. The
remainder of the undercarriage is rust free original steel, and
braking is disk in front and drums for the rear.
Drive-Ability
This machine lights right up and is ready to go with a short
warmup. Our racing expert took it out and reported all was very
good on the performance end as well as the functionality front save
for the turn signals and tail lights not working. Have no fear as
our consignor is including a new wiring harness to get things up to
snuff if you plan to make this a daily driver. Also included is the
wiper linkage and arms should you desire to throw them on and drive
in the rain. No complaints and a simple thumbs up upon his
exit.
The racing bug hit this consigner and the car's engine and build
history reflects that, but now is a usable street legal racer. All
buttoned up and in 1967 White Hat boy's form. With all the parts
included to take this drag strip demon back to "street" trim, it's
time to drop the hanky!!
LP23D72329843
L-Dart
P-Premium Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
D-273ci V8 2bbl
7-1967
2-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
329843-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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 www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
