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The Dodge Dart is an automobile built by Dodge from 1960 to 1976 in North America, with production extended to later years in various other markets. The Dart was introduced as a lower-priced, shorter wheelbase, full-size Dodge in 1960 and 1961, became a mid-size car for 1962, and finally was a compact between 1963 and 1976. Chrysler had previously applied the "Dart" name to a Ghia-built show car in 1956.The project planners proposed the name Dart, only to have executives demand an expensive research program which produced the name Zipp. This was promptly rejected in favor of Dart. For 1963, Dodge dropped the Lancer nameplate and applied the Dart name to Dodge's newly-designed "senior compact", a marketing term referring to the wheelbase having grown to 111 in from the Lancer's 106.5 in. This longer wheelbase would underpin all Darts from 1963 to 1976. The early exception was the 1963–1966 Dart station wagon, which used the Valiant's shorter 106 in wheelbase. The Dart was available as a 2- or 4-door sedan, a 2-door hardtop coupe, a station wagon, and a convertible. Three trim levels were offered: the low-spec 170, the high-spec 270, and the premium GT, which was available only as a 2-door hardtop coupe or convertible. The Dart was an instant market success, with 1963 sales up sharply compared to those of the 1962 Lancer, and the Dart remained extremely popular through the end of the Dart's production run in 1976. 1964 was the last year for pushbutton control of the optional Torqueflite automatic transmission, so 1963 and 1964 models were the only compact Darts so equipped.
This very nice Golden Anniversary Special Edition GT Convertible was intially a west coast car and spent most of its life in San Diego, before finding its way to Portland and then to the current owner. The car has had lots of sensitive restoration including new seat upholstery, top, dashcap, and carpets. Hardened Valve Seats were installed by the current owner who noted that the engine showed signs of recent rebuilding. The car features the very rare and desirable Gold color combination which carries through to the interior, as well as the period Pushbutton Automatic Transmission, Bucket Seats, Radio and Heater. An aftermarket FM radio has been installed and is currently in use as well. A good solid #2 Driver, this car is rust free with the exception of the one spot behind the front wheel (pictured), and there are some cracks in the armrests (also pictured).
This is a great iconic car with lots of enduring charm and collectibility.
