Imagine the 1967 fashions have been simply launched. The Mustang has been redesigned, and Ford was sensible sufficient to stuff a 320-hosepower 390 in it. The Camaro additionally debuted and, just a few months later, Chevrolet launched a 396 accessible in each 325- and 375-horse flavors. Chrysler’s reply to those big-block pony vehicles was to supply a 383 for the Plymouth Barracuda Formula S and Dodge Dart GT. One of these vehicles, a 1967 Dodge Dart GTS, is our Pick of the Day. It is listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Solon, Ohio. (Click the link to view the listing)
If you’re confused how each the Dart GT and GTS are talked about above, enable me to clarify: In 1967, the Dart GT topped the Dart vary and was accessible with a six or V8 and as a hardtop or convertible. The GT included bucket seat inside (cut up bench for the ragtop), rocker panel and wheel opening trim, beltline molding, and aluminum trunklid applique. Top engine was a 235-horsepower 273.
However, in April 1967, a 280-horsepower 383 was launched. When that engine was ordered, the automobile turned the Dart GTS, a submodel of the GT collection. The identical engine in the Coronet was rated at 325 horsepower, so why the distinction? The 383 was such a decent match that it required exhaust manifolds that have been fairly restrictive. In reality, energy steering was not accessible for the 383-powered Dart GTS as a result of there was no room. Must have been a delight to drive!
While the market was demanding greater engines and extra horsepower, the Dart GTS merely didn’t evaluate to solid-lifter big-block Camaros — no less than in inventory kind. Through 1969, the Dart’s 383 was tweaked thanks to raised cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds to the tune of 330 horsepower. Power steering was even accessible. Of course, the competitors was powerful, which was why Dodge upped the ante and supplied a 375-horsepower 440.
Starting in 1968, the Dart GTS turned an official mannequin. Standard energy was the all-new 340 small-block, with the 383 as an possibility. After 1969, the GTS was no extra, outdated by the barely down-market Dart Swinger 340 and, ultimately, the Demon 340.
This restored 1967 Dodge Dart GTS featured the extra-cost Buffed Silver paint complemented by a black vinyl prime and pink inside. Front disc brakes, console, right-side mirror, and quick handbook steering are some of the options ordered for this specific automobile. “The previous owner [installed] a new fuel tank, fuel pump, points, water pump, hoses, idler arm, shocks, brakes, redline tires, and torque converter,” says the vendor. “He also had the engine and transmission rebuilt, which the odometer reflects as 907 miles.”
Only 457 GTSs have been in-built 1967 (each hardtop and convertible mixed), making it fairly a uncommon piece. “With over 10 grand recently invested, this gem is definitely worthy of a spot in your collection,” provides the vendor. We can’t inform you how a lot it could take to get it in your storage — you’ll need to message the dealership — however discovering a big-block Dart in a stellar shade combo would take some effort.
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