For most of its life, the Dodge Dart was a compact car and companion to the Plymouth Valiant. The fourth generation (1967-76) turned in the highest production numbers, which included this ’69 Dart Custom (or GT). The car is in the midst of several performance upgrades which would diminish its interest as a grocery-getter for Grandma. Located in San Jose, California, this pint-sized Mopar is available here on eBay where the reserve is still alive at bids of $5,488.

Hoping to attract more youthful buyers, Dodge dropped the 2-door sedan version of the Dart for 1969, replacing it with the new “Swinger” 2-door hardtop offered in Custom, GT, and GTS trim. The Swinger 340 was added for those who wanted some snap in their step. Styling cues were updated for 1969, but it was the same car since 1967 and would soldier on through 1976 when it was replaced by the less successful Dodge Aspen.

The seller’s Dart Custom (yet the stripes advertise GT, so which is it?) is one of 22,100 copies built in this body style in 1969. It has the 273 cubic inch V8 which was in its last year on the books as the 318 V8 had become more popular. This car also has a TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Both the engine and tranny are stock, recently serviced, and run well. But a host of other items have been replaced or are ready to be replaced once the buyer takes the car home. These include an 8 ¾” rear end with new posit-traction and new gears, new brake assemblies, suspension components, and tires and aftermarket rims (only shown in one photo).

On the outside, the green paint is old and tired, and the body has some rust that needs to be dealt with. The interior requires help, too, in terms of new upholstery (the seats are from a later Duster or Demon) and the headliner is ready to go. The seller was in the process of converting the interior from white to black so you’ll need to decide which direction better suits you. We’re told the owner is no longer physically able to work on the Dodge, so someone else can now take the lead.