Recently, I have been jonesing for a fourth generation Dodge Dart, specifically a ’67 to ’69 version, much like this ’67 Dart example. The simplicity and balance of the design are just perfect in my estimation. And I thought that about it years ago when they were still a common sight. While the ’68-’69 GTS is my preference, this ’67 is certainly worthy of the once-over. This one is located in Sheldon, Iowa and is available, here on eBay for a current bid of $10,500, with reserve not yet met.
Dart models numbered three for ’67, the top drawer GT, followed by the “270”, such as our subject car, and then the plain old Dart bringing up the markers. The fourth-gen styling went for crisp, clean, boxy lines, an enormous improvement over the third-gen (’63-’66), at least to my eyes. Body styles included two-door hardtops/sedans, convertibles and a four-door sedan. Production was brisk in ’67 with 154K total Darts being assembled and 63K wearing “270” nomenclature.
The seller states this Dart as a GT model but it’s not, the VIN identifies it as a model 270 and there are no front fender GT badges. That’s a pretty notable error considering that he bought the car from the widow of the original owner many years ago. Built in St. Louis but reared in El Segundo, California, this Dart looks like a Californian as the body shows as being dry and rust-free. The seller states, “There is no rust. There is no fading on the top, hood or trunk. Always garaged. Chrome slightly pitted but in great condition“. The only thing non-original is the aftermarket side bump strip which was a common add-on years ago.
There are no images of the engine (frustrating!) but the VIN translates into a 180 gross HP 273 CI V8 (not a 271 as erroneously first reported in the listing title). The seller claims, “The engine runs perfectly and uses no oil. The transmission shifts perfectly. The heads have never been off the car” and further suggests that he would not hesitate to drive it anywhere in the USA. The gears shift courtesy of a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission.
We’re told that everything inside is original and the fawn-hued vinyl upholstery does still show quite well. There are some minor issues with sun visors and armrests but nothing substantial in terms of wear or damage. The overall condition is good enough that it could be left as is, used, and enjoyed. There is mention of inoperative air conditioning and a broken fuel gauge.
I would place this Dart 270 as a commodity car, one that, as mentioned earlier, sold in big numbers, was used for the intended purpose and then disposed of. It’s amazing to find a Dart like this in original condition and not wearing cheesy, add-on hot-rod tricks. I, for one, hope it stays this way, how about you?
Looks like it has tinted glass all around. If I wasn’t half a continent away I’d be bidding.
If you look carefully at the interior photo you can see that it has air conditioning to along with the tinted glass. The factory installation on these look like aftermarket with the vents in an add-on underdash unit. (Factory AC in these was like that until the very end in 1976.)
My parents both had Dodge Darts back in the day. Those cars were indestructible.
Everyone always forgets that the GTS was available in ’67 also, with the 383. So, it should say “Dart models numbered four for ’67, the top drawer GTS…”
It was introduced very late in the ’67 model year and few were made – estimates are only 229 copies. The Dart sales brochure makes no mention of it – it’s too obscure.
JO
All true, but they still exist. I guess if something is rare, we just ignore it and use that as an excuse for inaccuracy?
If you want a deep historical drill down, read Hagerty or Hemmings or Muscle Car Palooza, whatever you prefer. I’m trying to stick to the subject, this 1967 Dodge Dart 270. I have limited time and limited space for each post and that precludes doing a deep archaeological dive on every imaginable obscure automotive detail. And it’s not just this Dart – if it’s not relative to the subject, it doesn’t make the cut.
JO
Chris:
To bolster your point, however, I thought you would appreciate this post that Adam Clarke put together on a 1967 Dart GTS.
https://barnfinds.com/no-reserve-1967-dodge-dart-gts/
Enjoy!
JO
Obscure ? Oh I get it – you are under paid and have little time but still make time to make a negative response.
Nothing negative about it at all, simply factual, especially beneficial if you don’t know how this process works.
JO
This car is in amazingly good shape! Definitely worth buying and keeping it as is. The grille has a GT badge on it – not sure why it has that if it’s really a Dart 270. I agree this restyle was a vast improvement over the 63 – 66 style. It was good enough to last for 10 model years!
I bought a 69 off a parking lot a number of years ago (1988?). It was the mirror image of this car with no bells or whistles. The little old lady bought it with a heater, just because it came with it. It was a slant 6 , 3 spd and just a great little driver. I put Ralley Wheels on it and lowered ,it was my driver. When my son was in high school , we made a deal and it was his, that was about 10 years later (1998). I would love to have this one. No idea what the reserve is? Obviously over 10 K, but I see allot of value in this car
Same as my 63 Valiant Signet: heater, radio maybe whitewalls.
Parking lot find in 1981. $600.
I am not in the camp that finds the ’67-up better looking than the ’63-’66.
Yeah for bench seats up front. Buckets do restrict some activity. Looks like the one I had in ’72.
Nice car. I’ve always liked mid sixties Mopar styling. My friend had a 67 convertible. Kept it for twenty odd years. I drove it quite a bit. He had the 225 slant six with Torqueflight transmission. Great driver especially with the top down. I’d love to own this. It will be interesting to see how much it sells for. GLWTS.
The seller states he brought with 4k miles on it and gave it to his sister but fails to tell us the mileage on it as of now.
I had a 65 Dart with the 273 c.i. engine. That thing was indestructible. I drove it to 250K miles. I gave it to my brother when I joined the USAF; he drove it another 110K before he rolled it over two times.
Ad says 98,365 even has a pic of the odometer. .This one looks nice and no ugly vinyl top. Nice color combo and a V8. My brother bought a GT in ’72 for a 1000 bucks, but it had been neglected. Water spots on the paint, bubbles under the vinyl top, nasty white interior etc. I tried to get him to buy a ’65 Valiant conv. for the same money that was showroom cond. but he wasn’t going to drive a Valiant. In ’73 he traded it in on a new Pinto?
You could get the hipo four barrel 273 in a Dart 270 – there was a medium blue ‘67 270 with “273 4BBL” badges on the front fenders and the single square tipped resonator exhaust kicking around my home town c1970. Nice car.