“Honey, I shrunk the Dart” could have been the slogan from 1960 to 1963, as Dodge first introduced the Dart on a full size platform, nearly immediately downsized it to a mid sized, and then for ’63, situated it… more»
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Go Mango! 340-Powered 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger
The Slant Six is a Mopar mainstay, but if given the chance to swap a complete 340 and 727 Torqueflite from a ’70 ‘Cuda into your Slant Six Dart, especially when it’s a factory Go Mango car, many of… more»
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Looks Fast! 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
With the hood scoops and cool paint job this 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger is wearing, it’s easy to get a first impression that there might be something menacing hiding in the engine compartment. However, this one’s sort of the… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
I’ve always had a “thing” for fourth-generation (’67-’76) Dodge Darts, such as this 1972 example. I prefer the first three years, styling and power-wise, but the simplicity of design and basic, clean styling transcends all ten model years. Today’s… more»
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V8-Ready Roller: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge added the Swinger model to the Dart line-up in 1969 to inject some sportiness into an otherwise boring compact (except for the GTS). The ploy worked, and Plymouth would replicate the 2-door hardtop in 1971 as the Valiant… more»
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Stored For Decades: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge redesigned its compact Dart in 1967. Though it sold well enough, “boring” might have been a word used by young people to describe the car. So, to draw in the youth market, the Swinger was born in 1969… more»
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Seldom Seen Today: 1965 Dodge Dart Wagon
The last time that we covered a 1965 Dodge Dart station wagon on BF was seven and a half years ago. I recognize the interest and collectibility of old wagons, but this is one that definitely does not come… more»
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Awkward Styling? 1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer
Most remember the Dodge Dart as a popular compact car (from 1963 to 1976). But before that, it was a budget-minded, full-sized product at the beginning of the 1960s. This 1961 edition is a 2-door sedan that appears to… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
This 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 isn’t a pristine classic. However, it presents exceptionally well, its V8 should provide excellent performance, and it features a selection of desirable factory options. Lifting its appearance to perfection would be pretty easy,… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1972 Dodge Dart Project
The Dodge Dart was a popular compact car produced across two generations from 1963 to 1976. Collector interest today leans toward sporty or performance models like the Dart GTS and Swinger 340. But is there much of a market… more»
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Slant-Six 4-Door Project: 1964 Dodge Dart
In an interesting move, Dodge shifted its Dart nameplate from the full-size line-up in 1962 to the redesigned compact A-body platform in 1963. Sales would take off and continue strong through 1976 when the new Aspen knocked it from… more»
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Show Or Race? 1967 Dodge Dart 340
Back in 1967 at your Dodge dealership, the Dart 270 was the mid-level offering in the model’s lineup, coming standard with a 170 cubic-inch Slant Six under the hood. Next in line was the larger 225 CI Slant Six,… more»
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Rust-Free 1964 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
Most nameplates have a hierarchy of desirability. I know from experience that the fiscal value of my ’74 Firebird is a fraction of what a ’73 is worth, and my ’65 Dart is worth far less than a ’68…. more»
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4-Door 318 V8 Driver: 1969 Dodge Dart
Dodge’s first compact car was called the Lancer (1961-62). For whatever reason, when the vehicle was redesigned in 1963 the Dart name was shifted to the A-body platform shared with the Plymouth Valiant. Another rework came in 1967 and… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1973 Dodge Dart
From 1963 to 1976, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant ran parallel with one another at Chrysler. What one had to offer, the other was likely to muster up, too. Both were A-body compacts and sold well, though the… more»
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One Owner Slant-Six: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger
Hoping to add some pizazz to its somewhat stodgy compact, the Dart, Dodge added the Swinger model in 1969. It was a 2-door hardtop that looked sporty compared to the previous 2-door sedans. It was a red-hot purchase in… more»
