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To the average automobile driver in America today, the sight of a Dodge Dart on the road may cause surprise and distraction--the styling of these cars is so unlike anything built in the 44 years that have passed. While some may uncharitably liken it to a deep sea creature or interplanetary space transporter, for those with adventurous spirits who enjoy standing apart from the crowd, the one-year-styled, one-of-a-kind Dart, in base, mid-level and premium series, is a fun and inexpensive collectible. Chrysler got into a pickle for by acting on some early insider information that Chevrolet had redesigned its full-sized cars to be smaller. Not wanting to play catch up, Chrysler downsized its full-sized Mopars, but this anticipated Chevrolet downsizing didn't occur. The result was the intermediate full-sized Dart, which was 2-inches shorter in wheelbase and nearly 7. While this may have put off buyers looking for a truly full-sized car, the Darts created their own buzz courtesy of distinctive styling, thorough engineering and optional engines that ranged from vanilla mild to chili-pepper hot.

62 dodge dart

This is really something! I think the way to look at it is to treat it like a complex modern art masterpiece, and try to see and feel what the artist is saying. If you like studying the fine details of a car and how they flow together, have I got the car for you! We all know that sales listings can be here today and gone tomorrow, so I am preserving for all time on CC what I consider the best pictures. All I can say is that. Dodge kept hitting the public with these flashy, startling, sensational, eye-popping designs; finally culminating in this out-of-this-world, downsized finale! I believe Spencer Tracy drove it in the movie. Very much trying to inspire a modern look. This caught my eye too. Also on the turn signal indicator light only one for both directions — cheapskates! I can only surmise that the fratzog was a running change. IIRC, it was brand-new for so they just continued using the asymetrical style logo on some parts until they ran out of them, then swtiched to the fratzog on all parts of the car. The cars with the Fratzog on the rear fenders and fancier wheel covers were probably high-trim models, and maybe the mid-trim s got them too; this is a low-trim base Dart.

I wonder if big speaker grilles were a common feature at the time. Very popular in sixties Australia as a more rationally-sized American car. The "Demon" decal on the rear of the car was replaced by Dodge and Dart emblems on the lower right edge of the deck lid, 62 dodge dart.

The Dodge Dart is a line of large passenger cars produced by Dodge from the to model years in North America, with production extended to later years in various other markets. Chrysler first used 'Dart' name plates on two Italian styled show cars , in and , before it became a Dodge model name. The production Dodge Dart was introduced as a lower-priced full-size model in and , but became a mid-size car for one model year for , and was then reduced to a compact for two generations, from to The Dart nameplate was resurrected for a Fiat-derived compact car that was introduced in The Dart name originally appeared on a Chrysler show car , featuring a streamlined body designed by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Ghia , that was later modified and renamed the Dart Diablo.

To the average automobile driver in America today, the sight of a Dodge Dart on the road may cause surprise and distraction--the styling of these cars is so unlike anything built in the 44 years that have passed. While some may uncharitably liken it to a deep sea creature or interplanetary space transporter, for those with adventurous spirits who enjoy standing apart from the crowd, the one-year-styled, one-of-a-kind Dart, in base, mid-level and premium series, is a fun and inexpensive collectible. Chrysler got into a pickle for by acting on some early insider information that Chevrolet had redesigned its full-sized cars to be smaller. Not wanting to play catch up, Chrysler downsized its full-sized Mopars, but this anticipated Chevrolet downsizing didn't occur. The result was the intermediate full-sized Dart, which was 2-inches shorter in wheelbase and nearly 7. While this may have put off buyers looking for a truly full-sized car, the Darts created their own buzz courtesy of distinctive styling, thorough engineering and optional engines that ranged from vanilla mild to chili-pepper hot. Dodge ensured that the redesigned Dart covered much of the large-car field by offering it in three trim levels and six body styles.

62 dodge dart

The Mopar Max Wedge and engines are of course legendary; almost mythical. Their day in the sun was short-lived, due to the arrival of the Hemi in It had a hp rating, unlike the for the Max Wedge. As a result, although this tested Dart was mighty quick, it fell a bit short of its Max potential due to that as well as a couple of other issues.

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Just so many great curves in this beauty to take in. Dodge Sierra to Shoulder and lap belts were finally combined in all Chrysler products into a retractable, inertia-sensitive, single-buckle design Chrysler called "Unibelt", replacing the difficult-to-use separate lap and shoulder belts that had been installed through All models were required to pass a roof crush test and to meet this stringent requirement, additional reinforcements were added to all Dart 2-door hardtops. Retrieved 22 February The Dart, like the Plymouth, was on a new lightweight unibody "B" platform , featuring Chrysler's well-received "Torsion-Aire" torsion bar front suspension and asymmetric rear leaf springs. Not Sold. Dodge Luxury Liner to Dodge Fore-Point Series to This three-speed automatic transmission had a new-for-'62 Park feature, which was a lever-operated sprag lock, as well as an aluminum case, which saved 60 pounds from the prior year's cast-iron version. Custom Royal. Feb 3, Updated 1 month ago. The rigidity gained through the nearly pure unibody platform combined with the suspension's low unsprung weight and near-ideal geometry provided sound handling, braking, and acceleration; the latter especially with the mid-year hp kW "Ramcharger" cu in 6. And for numerous reasons.

Its time in the limelight was short, but the Max Wedge was the engine that put Mopar in the big leagues of muscle cars. Indeed, the Dodge Dart was a muscle car that was every bit as good as those being produced by GM and Ford. Muscle Car Image Gallery.

A hp kW cu in 6. Dodge Royal to The production Dodge Dart was introduced as a lower-priced full-size model in and , but became a mid-size car for one model year for , and was then reduced to a compact for two generations, from to In addition to new styling, the cars received revised steering systems, wider front track and frame rail spacing, and redesigned K-members capable of accepting larger engines. The Dart remained extremely popular through the end of the Dart's production run in in comparison to the Ford Falcon and the Chevrolet Nova. Recently discovered a unique or noteworthy classic car or vehicle? While specifications varied by year, interior upgrades generally included heavy-duty front and rear black rubber floor mats, heavy-duty seat cushion springs with full-foam back and air-foam seats, black all-vinyl trim with heavy canvas-backed vinyl seat covers, interior door pull assist straps or handles, and a door-ajar warning light for the driver. Maybe the Chev will fare better if we open the hood, or put it up on a lift? The Dart Chargers were yellow Dart GT hardtops with black interiors, Charger engines, Plymouth called their 4 barrel Commando , premium mechanical and trim specifications, and special "Charger" badging. With age and use, A front seals tend to leak and reverse or drive gears can fail, but repair parts and rebuild kits are readily accessible.