Dodge redesigned the Dart compact in 1967, a move that helped boost sales for a car that would remain in production for nearly another decade. The GT continued as the sporty model (with the GTS being the performance iteration). Per the VIN, this rare 1967 GT convertible came with a 273 cubic inch V8 from the factory, but has since been restored and upgraded to the popular 340. Located with a dealer in Gladstone, Oregon, this blue beauty is available here on craigslist where the take-home price is $42,500.
Whether numbers matching or not, this ’67 GT was part of an elite crew when assembled. Dodge saw fit to only assemble 1,626 V8-equipped GT convertibles that year (per the seller). Standard in the GT was a Slant-Six while the hotter GTS editions were treated to 383s. If the original 273 had a 2-barrel carburetor, it would have been rated at 180 hp (a 4-barrel was good for 235). The 1968 model year was the first for the 340, and it was set at 275 horses prior to detuning in 1972-73.
As best as we can tell, this Dodge has been restored from head to toe, including the chrome trim. We assume Light Blue Poly is the original color, and the respray looks excellent. A bucket seat interior is part of the GT mystique, adding to the muscle car qualities of the smaller Dart. To help pass the miles you’ll want to put on the Mopar, a custom stereo has been added below the dash.
This beauty sports factory Rallye wheels, though I don’t know if they were offered on a 1967 Dart. The seller mentions nothing that the ragtop needs, so we assume it’s turnkey and ready for weekend cruises, Cars & Coffee, and traffic light standoffs. Considering that the Dodge has a later engine, is the seller’s asking price the correct monetary territory? Hats off to “Curvette” for another bodacious tip!
I vaguely recall a friend finding one of these laying in a yard, rotting away, and it was a 4-speed, making it even more rare. I don’t remember what happened to it, though. This had to be back in the early 90s.
Very nice, the colour suits this machine. Doesn’t have an excess of flash tacked onto the body, the engine bay is spic’n’span. Would have liked a pic or two with the top down, but at $42k, the seller is not trying to appeal to humble armchair critics like me.
in the day i was not interested in this company’s late entries into the segment. Today I can appreciate any of the “compact’s” muscle-up. Now any of the merican offerings in mid sz or ‘smaller’ cars early/mid ‘60s – end of same decade attract my attention (I can mod w/‘larger car’ DL) from any of the manufacturers. Here? “yes” but the AMX is the one for me from this co.
Owned drove these livery for a local co, both in wagon form. I just owned the early – late 60s Darts. The ‘cab’ co in my town not only had those but kept going thru K-cars ownership/use. It was fun to see and use these thru near 30 yrs of cars…
good looking dart and my favorite year. shame a dealer is selling it.
Beautiful Dart. I have had several “back in the day”. A ’63, ’65, and 2 ’68s. The first ’68 was a 340 GTS 4 speed. Had it for only a few weeks when it was stolen and never recovered. The second ’68 was a slant six, 3 on the tree. All of my Darts were good reliable cars. I would love to have this convert, but I’m not in the market right now.
The price is set at. “I have to have it”. Who says the car has to be an original production auto, to be valuable. I see a convertible Dart which has a 340. I’m sure it has all the other goodies, that the 340 came with.
Yep Terry – the hood is also from the 1968/69 years along with the steering wheel….nice car a little on the pricey side but would be hard to build one for that….
My 67 GT Convertible had the 273/235HP and auto trans. Dark blue with a white top. I could never find out how many were produced, but not surprised it was just over 1600. It was a Colorado rust-free driver for me in 1979 or 80. The only thing I didn’t like about it was that the interior was so cheaply made. Just like my wife’s 68 Barracuda – very tinny with cheap vinyl. I like the look of this one and its modifications.
It’s gorgeous, but at the price, I’d expect the correct steering wheel center.
No, the Rallye wheels were not available in 1967, but they look good on this.
Gorgeous is an appropriate term! 340’s rule.