Vehicle Description
1970 Dodge Dart Swinger Hardtop
Although many of the most well-known classic cars are full-size
vehicles, American automakers have made some great compact cars as
well. The Dodge Dart is one prominent example of this fact. This
model, which was built on the Mopar A-Body platform from 1963
through 1976, offered a range of configurations from practical
six-cylinder commuters to potent V8 muscle cars. The Dart was
totally refreshed for 1970 with front and rear design changes to
bring the car closer to the design themes found in Dodge's
full-size vehicles. This was achieved through grill and contour
changes and in the rear, the Dart's new rectangular tail lamps were
set into a wedge-shaped rear bumper. The Dart convertible was
discontinued along with the optional 383ci big block, leaving the
340ci 4bbl as the top Dart engine.
For consignment, a restored and upgraded Burnt Orange Metallic
painted Dodge Swinger that recently came out of a large Mopar
collection, all presenting in very good condition. Good enough to
kick some ass at the late night drags with its rebuilt
transmission, 380hp Mopar Performance crate engine, and rebuilt
3.55 SureGrip rear axle. Looking racy and ready to burn out!
Exterior
A factory correct FK5 Burnt Orange Metallic paint respray covers
rust free straight panels for this machine. It is all looking
factory from the grille to the glossy black dual hood scoops also
adorning the hood. This hood cozies up to the front glass, which is
all surrounded by beautiful shiny stainless trim, as is all glass
for this cabin, which does a phenomenal job of highlighting the
black vinyl covered roof. This vinyl shows with a textured grain
finish and does have some bubbling underneath that could either be
from rust or excess glue that was applied during the redux. Badging
is unique in its placement as it comes to a roost on the rear
quarters just past the doors and a stainless trimmed black rub
strip runs the mid beltline from stem to stern. Moving around back
are the new for 1970 segmented tail lights hovering within the
large and in-charge wedge shaped chrome rear bumper. All of this
adds to the buttoned up look, and just below are dual exhaust tips
peeking out from under the bumper with correct A-body polished
tips. A shout out to the curvature of the rear glass which also
adds to the new for 1970 Swinger look. 14-inch Mopar Rallye wheels
are on all 4 corners and are looking great with their polished trim
rings and raised white letter BF Goodrich 205/70R14 radials. A
swinger with a stinger...read on!!
Interior
As we open the doors to slip inside, we shake hands with plenty of
vertical tuck and roll insert panels among smooth black vinyl
framing for the outside of the door panels. A shiny door actuator
is attached to a black armrest, along with a window crank and
chromed mirror joystick. Sleek high back buckets again with the
mixture of tuck and roll and smooth black vinyl look nearly perfect
as they flank the carpeted hump that is complete with a B&M
ratchet shifter. The metal inward V shaped dash is painted black
with more black fields housing the temp sliders and an aftermarket
AM/FM/CD stereo is just below for the center here. The instrument
cluster has been updated with a black bezel holding a bevy of
silver face AutoMeter gauges including a tachometer as well as some
chrome knobs and pulls. For the back bench, more tuck and roll
black vinyl stretches across and these interior chairs are floating
in a sea of clean black carpeting. Above is a nice tight black
headliner. This car is just ripe with perfection.
Drivetrain
Underneath the hood in a fully restored and highly detailed Burnt
Orange painted engine bay, is a nicely presenting but not original
360ci V8. This is a Mopar Performance Magnum 380hp crate engine and
there is a gleaming 4-barrel Holley carburetor atop a Mopar
Performance aluminum intake manifold with both covered by an open
element black topped Edelbrock air filter cover. Ribbed black Mopar
Magnum valve coverings are noted, and on the back is a fully
rebuilt A727 3-speed automatic transmission. For the rear end, a
fully rebuilt 8 1/4" axle carries a 3.55 gear ratio combined with
SureGrip to spin the rear tires. This potent engine and drivetrain
combination will propel this car down the 1/4 mile in the mid 12
second range on a normal basis all the while ingesting pump
gas.
Undercarriage
All looking good on the undercarriage front with solid floor pans
and rockers, We can note a small area of invasive rust on the one
rear unibody rail near the exhaust hanger, but again it is small.
Independent torsion bar front suspension and leaf spring for the
rear, along with disc brakes in front and drums for the back are on
to provide the ride and the WHOAH factor. Headers and a Flowmaster
muffler system is in dual form and snaking its way rearward ending
with correct chromed and polished tips.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, smooth runner and great accelerator. The interior
is as comfy as it is flawless, and all functions were working
perfectly save for the brake and reverse lights not
illuminatingwhen prompted. Nice handling and quick stopping bias
free braking was at hand for this test drive.
Overall a nice and tastefully hot rodded version of the 1970
Swinger. Stunning Burnt Orange paint and a killer pump gas friendly
drivetrain and we are in award winning low hanging fruit territory.
Check it out because if you wait around too long, you'll miss out
on your chance to peel out.
LL23C0R335468
L-Dodge Dart
L-Low Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
C-225ci Slant 6
0-1970
R-Windsor, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
335468-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
LL23:Dodge Dart, Low Price Class, 2 Door Hardtop
C0R: 225ci S6 145hp, 1970, Windsor, ONT, CAN
335468:Sequence number
E24:225 cid 1 barrel 6 Cylinder 145hp
D31:A904 3-Speed Auto Trans.
FK5:Dark Burnt Orange Metallic Exterior Color
D2X9:Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bench Seat, Black
TX9:Black Int. Door Frames
710:Build Date: July 10
011053:Order number
V1X:Full Vinyl Top, Black
G33:LH Remote Racing Mirror
M21:Roof drip rail moldings
M26:Wheel Lip Moldings
M31:Belt Moldings
V5X:Body Side Stripes, Black
YO5:Unknown
END:End of Sales Codes
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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)
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