Think about the 1967 fashions had 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, a couple of 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 System S and Dodge Dart GT. A kind of vehicles, a 1967 Dodge Dart GTS, is our Choose of the Day. It’s listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Solon, Ohio. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

When you’re confused how each the Dart GT and GTS are talked about above, permit me to elucidate: 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. Prime engine was a 235-horsepower 273.

Nevertheless, in April 1967, a 280-horsepower 383 was launched. When that engine was ordered, the automobile grew to become the Dart GTS, a submodel of the GT collection. The identical engine within the Coronet was rated at 325 horsepower, so why the distinction? The 383 was such a good match that it required exhaust manifolds that had been fairly restrictive. In actual fact, energy steering was not accessible for the 383-powered Dart GTS as a result of there was no room. Will need to have been a delight to drive!

Whereas the market was demanding larger engines and extra horsepower, the Dart GTS merely didn’t evaluate to solid-lifter big-block Camaros — at the least in inventory type. Via 1969, the Dart’s 383 was tweaked thanks to higher cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds to the tune of 330 horsepower. Energy steering was even accessible. After all, the competitors was robust, which was why Dodge upped the ante and supplied a 375-horsepower 440.

Beginning in 1968, the Dart GTS grew to become an official mannequin. Normal energy was the all-new 340 small-block, with the 383 as an possibility. After 1969, the GTS was no extra, outdated by the marginally down-market Dart Swinger 340 and, finally, the Demon 340.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. Entrance disc brakes, console, right-side mirror, and quick guide steering are among the options ordered for this specific car. “The earlier proprietor [installed] a brand new gas tank, gas pump, factors, water pump, hoses, loafer arm, shocks, brakes, redline tires, and torque converter,” says the vendor. “He additionally had the engine and transmission rebuilt, which the odometer displays as 907 miles.”

Solely 457 GTSs had been inbuilt 1967 (each hardtop and convertible mixed), making it fairly a uncommon piece. “With over 10 grand just lately invested, this gem is certainly worthy of a spot in your assortment,” provides the supplier. We are able to’t let you know how a lot it might take to get it in your storage — you’ll need to message the dealership — however discovering a big-block Dart in a stellar colour combo would take some effort.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Choose of the Day.