320 Dodge Dart (1st Gen) 2 d Hardtop (1961)

Dodge Dart (1st Gen) 2 d Hardtop (1959-61) Engine 318 cu in (5200cc) B8

Registration Number ASJ 536 (Bute, first registered in the UK 1997 on an age related number)

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Introduced in 1959 for the 1960 model year, the first generation Dodge Dart was a downsized large cars developed to replace the Plymouth in the standard, low-priced car segment.

The Dart sedans and coupes were based on the unibody Plymouth platform with a 118 in (2,997 mm) wheelbase, while the Estate version rode a 122 inch wheelbase shared with the Polara.Estates.The Dart line was offered in three trim levels: the basic Seneca, mid-range Pioneer, and premium Phoenix. The new Dart came standard with a new engine, the 225 cu in (3.7 L) slant-six. The 318 cu in (5.2 L) (standard equipment on certain Phoenix and Pioneer body styles) and 361 cu in (5.9 L) V8s were optional with two-barrel or four-barrel carburetors, and with single or dual exhaust. The Dodge 383 cu in (6.3 L) V8 was added in 1961

 

For the 1961 model year, the Dart continued as the smallest full-size Dodge. It retained the 118 in (2,997 mm) wheelbase, and was restyled to emulate the larger Polara. The same three trim levels were available: Darts in all series were equipped as standard with three-speed, column-shifted manual transmissions. Chrysler's pushbutton-shifted TorqueFlite automatic was available at extra cost.. Virgil Exner's 1961 styling with its reverse fins, rear fender scalloping (the headlights were widely referred to as "ingrown toenails") and concave grille was highly unpopular with consumers

 

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Shot at the American Car Show Tatton Park, Manchester 4th July 2015 Re 107-320

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