Top-Down Fun: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
At some point during its life, this Dodge Dart GT has undergone a repaint. The owner describes the paint condition as being 7 out of 10, but the photos tend to make it look a bit better than that. The car is fitted with a few nice optional extras, and I have to thank Barn Finder Rocco B for spotting the Dart for us. It is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist.
The Dart looks nice and straight, and the owner says that that the car is free of any rust, including the floors, spare tire well, and the frame rails, and that all of the steel in the car is original, with no rust repairs. The soft-top is power operated and features a glass rear window. The top also appears to be in good condition, and the power operation is said to work well.
Under the hood is the 273ci V8 engine, and this is backed by a TorqueFlite transmission. The car is also fitted with power steering, power disc brakes, and air conditioning. The owner has undertaken a long list of work on the car to ensure that it is reliable and operating at its best. The entire braking system has been replaced, as have the gas tank and sender unit. The heads, intake, and carburetor have also been rebuilt, while a new power steering pump and lines have been installed, along with a new dual exhaust system. The owner says that the car runs and drives well, and it will cruise on the freeway at 70mph all day.
The only photo of the interior is a bit of a long shot, but it does look promising, nonetheless. The interior is pearl white vinyl, and the car is fitted with bucket seats and the floor console. The owner claims that the entire interior is factory original, and if this claim is true, then it has survived incredibly well. I always like white interior trim, but it is so incredibly easy to mark or stain it. The fact that this interior has remained so good is probably a testament to the owner.
This Dart sports a really nice color and trim combination, and the presentation of the whole car is extremely nice. It is the sort of classic that you could climb into today, and just enjoy the driving experience. It is the sort of car that should attract admiring glances wherever it goes, and it is also the sort of car that should be a viable ownership proposition in the long-term due to the ready availability of parts. The owner has set a price of $21,500 for the Dart and considering the overall originality of the vehicle, the general condition, and the impressive list of work that has been performed in recent times, it seems like a pretty fair price.
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Comments
The wire wheel covers are from a decade later then the car, but I like them. I think this is a beautiful car in general. Never could figure out why Chrysler didn’t bump the CI from 273 to 318 earlier in that engine family, but either way, a nice little engine. I am sure it will sell quickly, though prob to someone who had one years back. Most people figure they can get a late model convert for less then this that will be better all around. I myself might be a buyer at half the asking price, but here who ever wants to pay more gets the girl. What a nice Sunday afternoon cruiser for the mature adult.
I can hear the distinctive whine of that starter motor now! It looks like a great car. I had a ’64 GT convert, and really enjoyed that car. Price seems strong, but it may well be worth it.
Seller does a very good job of going over all of the tasks performed to get the car ready for the sale but I have to wonder why he would update the points when he could have easily put in a Pertronix (keeping all of the original equipment of course), and had it still look 100% original but perform almost 100% Better! Nice ’67. I would put MOPAR Rallye wheels on it (again, keeping the original wire hubcaps) and have a sharp lookin’ cruiser. Just my 2 cents and worth half that. Look at this one…
“I have to wonder why he would update the points when he could have easily put in a Pertronix” Points cost $10. What is a Pertronix, like $150? Simple economics..
I agree with the call for the Rallye wheels. I don’t like those wire covers shown in the pics.
Looks like a sweet ride, but too rich for me.
And I wonder what it would look like with moon caps or torquthrusts?
Nice car!
The uncle of a girlfriend of mine back in the 1970s had a light metallic blue ’67 Dart convertible. It was a fun car to cruise around in; Uncle David certainly loved it..!
Hagerty says 22,800 for a “good” car so maybe the price is not too out of line given what the description says. I think this is a great looking car and given the heads were modified for “modern fuel” according to the seller and the braking system serviced it seems as if most of the possible worries have been taken of. Can’t you just see Joe Mannix and Peggy Fair driving to the next case?
“Can’t you just see Joe Mannix and Peggy Fair driving to the next case?”
Lol! The first thing that popped into my head when I saw the image was, “Mannix.” Those were the days.
The Dart which Mannix drove on the TV show was actually located – basically sitting in a yard or field – and I believe it was being restored.
More on the Mannix-mobile. https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/mus/2009/12/Modified-for-Mannix—1968-Dodge-Dart-GTS/2530711.html
With white interior and a/c this is a nice summer night driver,for a solid car the price is in-line. I have a few sets of rallies but this looks good with the hubcaps!
Pull and save original engine, drop in a 340.
Where are you going to find a 340 to put in it? There aren’t many to be found unless you buy a crate motor from MOPAR.
I used to drive a Chevy when I was just a kid, too blind to see that car wasn’t for me.
But now I drive a Dart, quality in every part, that’s a Dodge.
This is such a sweet little car; I think of it as the Mopar counterpart to the 68 Malibu featured a couple weeks back – no massive engine or special edition, Cali heritage,ownership through decades.It’s just a true attractive pampered drop-top that seems to have led a comfortable life with caring owners. In the Mopar world this is simply a great find!
Nice…and a little on the rare side….but also a little on the high side for a base go getter.
A convertible with air conditioning is a ‘base go getter’?
The GT was the top of the Dart line up, looks like most of the order boxes were checked except the hp engine
Nice ride, I had a 67 hardtop with the 273 Hi/Po, back in the day.
Anyone have a GT convertible for sale now??
Thanks
Donnie
I’m in the process of restoring a 67 GT convertible with the 273 HP. Same color. Mine originally had a dark blue interior and a black top. It will be blue, white, white when I’m finished. Not really planning on selling it though.