The 1968 Dodge Dart occupies a special place in Mopar history. This
was the year Dodge turned its compact A-body into a genuine street
fighter, introducing the big-block 383-powered GTS and unleashing
the legendary Hemi Dart Super Stock racers. A factory 440 Dart
would not arrive until 1969, making this GT's 440 conversion a
distinctive take on Dodge's lightweight muscle-car formula.
Historical references, 1968 Dart specifications
Lift the hood and the reason for all the excitement becomes
obvious. A 440-cubic-inch big-block V8 fills the engine bay, topped
by an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Holley carburetor, Mopar
Performance air cleaner, and matching valve covers. Shorty headers
feed a stainless-steel dual exhaust system, giving this compact
Dodge the deep, hard-edged soundtrack every big-block Mopar
deserves. An aluminum radiator with dual electric fans helps keep
the combination cool.
Power is delivered through a stout 727 TorqueFlite automatic
operated by a column shifter. Power steering makes this bruiser
easier to maneuver, while manual Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes
provide serious stopping hardware. Aftermarket air conditioning
adds welcome comfort when cruising weather turns hot.
Blue driver-quality paint gives the coupe an honest, road-ready
personality, while the white vinyl bucket-seat interior with blue
accents delivers classic late-1960s contrast. There is no center
console to clutter the cabin, just a clean bench-to-buckets-era
layout with plenty of vintage Mopar character.
This Dart GT combines the lean proportions of Dodge's compact
A-body with the torque, sound, and presence of a 440. It is not a
museum piece meant to sit quietly under fluorescent lights. It is a
properly equipped street machine built to be driven, heard, and
enjoyed.
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