This hot ride is ready to be shown off.
Plenty of attention gets heaped on the larger American performance cars from the late 1960s and early 1970s, but there are some amazing compact cars from that period. A perfect example is this 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger, which provided cheap yet explosive performance. It’s been amazingly well-preserved and is ready to impress. Smoky Mountain Traders is selling this Mopar classic to someone lucky.
Nestled under that hood is a smoking hot 340ci V8 and a four-speed manual transmission, making this car a real performance machine. All that power channels to a Sure Grip 8 ¾-inch rear with 3.23 gears. Flow Master mufflers have been added to the exhaust system. Power steering and disc brakes for the front are included.
Of course, this Dart Swinger is good-looking as well. From the factory it was black, so you’re getting an authentic look with that sultry, glass-like finish. The white bumble-bee tail stripe is absolutely iconic, like a calling card for other enthusiasts. It matches the white roof quite nicely, which also is in just fantastic shape. On close inspection, you’ll see the body panels are straight and the panel gaps are consistent, which is exactly what you want on a car like this. Each piece of trim and all the chrome is also in excellent condition. Finally, there are 14-inch steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps, plus Firestone Red Line tires, making for a tight package.
Matching the outside is a black interior, complete with vinyl upholstery and a bench front seat. Everything from the headliner to the carpet, plus both door panels look fantastic. All the factory gauges and controls are present, so you could definitely enter this ride into some competitive shows. Factory air conditioning is included.
Dodge created the Dart Swinger in 1969 as a low-cost, high-performance car in response to competitors doing the same, undercutting the previously popular Dart GTS. A facelift for 1970 made the Dart look more like its larger siblings, helping to boost popularity. This car has become a thing of legend, which is always good for values later, so investing in this classic would be a wise move.
