1963 Dodge Dart GT AWB

 

When Dodge introduced the Dodge Dart it was considered a compact car, it was built on the new smaller A-Body platform. The base engine was the inline 225 slant-6 with a tiny one barrel carburetor. The engine was weak in the horsepower department but the body had some cool crisp lines that were unique to the Dart .

   

                             The Dart rolls on super cool American Racing Torque Thrust D wheels, Coker Pro-Trac tires.

The owner of this black beauty took this 1963 Dodge Dart to the next level. Starting with the wheelbase. The rear axle was moved up giving it the look of a 60’s Gasser, the straight front axle was moved forward five inches. 

The Dart started out as a rust free California body, the black paint is so deep it looks like a mirror. The interior is a stunning bright red featuring A-100 van bucket seats up front and smooth rear panel where the rear seat once was. For safety a four point roll bar was installed.
 

Under the short hood a 700 horsepower motor is jaw-dropping. A Chrysler 440 block is topped off with a Dyers 6-71 Blower, 2 Holley 750 double pumpers and 440 Source Stealth aluminum heads. The bottom end features TRW forged pistons, Edelbrock Performer cam and a forged Scat crank.
 

The gear changes are courtesy of an A833 4-speed manual transmission that’s controlled by Hurst linkage connected to a V-gate shifter. It all ends at a Dana 60 rear end filled with 4.56 gears.

 

The interior is all 1960's, the dashboard is filled with block off plates, A radio and push button shifters are not need here. A big Moon gas peddle is at the ready when it's time to go fast. And a trio of auxiliary gauges under the dash just in case . An Auto-Meter Tach. is mounted in a vintage Jones Tach-drive bracket.

 So what do you think, is it still considered an economy car ?  Or is it a full blown street-bruiser, whatever you decide, it's one cool ride !