The Dart Sport was the successor to the Dodge Demon, two years after the latter’s introduction in 1971. The Demon name had come under criticism, so the more benign Dart Sport moniker took its place (but on the same car). This 1973 edition is the 340-performance model, and it has a lot of custom touches both cosmetically and mechanically. Located in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, it looks and runs well, though the caliber of its execution will be a matter of personal taste. The Mopar is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $22,500. Once again, our thanks go to “Lothar… of the Hill People” for this cool tip.
Dart Sports were Plymouth Dusters with a different front clip and taillight treatment. The 340 cubic inch V8 was offered in both cars, and the 1973 model year would be its end-of-line. It was a popular small-block muscle motor that saw nearly 217,000 Chrysler installations since 1968. The Dart Sport 340 was a popular muscle car because it didn’t carry the same insurance stigma as the Pontiac GTO or Chevelle SS 396.
Someone has invested at least a small fortune in customizing this car, which we assume was a 340 from the factory and not a clone on steroids. Besides an assortment of bling, we’re told it has a mild camshaft upgrade, which may mean the engine produces more than its rated 275 hp in its early 1970s heyday. A TorqueFlite automatic transmission is part of the package along with power steering and brakes (discs up front?).
The white paint is flagged by significant blue accents, which may be paint themselves or decals (we’re not told). The bucket seat interior has been customized, too, including the upholstery, steering wheel, and more. An aftermarket stereo has been added to provide tunes to cruise by on Friday night. We’re told the car is clean, well taken care of, and drives nicely. The Dodge looks great, but is it your cup of tea?
Looks like a pair of Rossignol’s I had back in the day…
Lol, right on Fahrvergnugen. One of my very favorite skis too were Rossi èquipe 4S.
What a cool looking car! Some folks really had some imagination, whatever happened to that? Not $5/gallon compliant, but what the heck, let ‘er go! Cheese and beer farts indeed.
It really needs some Cragars or Keystones to get the full cool 70’s look back,those wheels are a nay nay with what’s been done to it.I really dig it otherwise as it takes me back to my teen years :D
I can just see it. Mid-seventies in a high school parking lot. Proud kid pulling up in this thing a half hour before school starts just so they could be seen leaning on it as everyone else pulls in! Ah, much better times.