![]() The advertising campaign for this mini muscle car was “ Clocking in at 6,000 RPM for under $3,000.” Unlike auto advertising of today, that price actually covered more than just the base model and included the straight six all the way up to the to a 383 magnum motor. Their goal with the Swinger was to target American consumers on a budget. In the late 60s The Dodge Boys “White Hat Specials” were developed as part of the marketing for Dodge vehicles. ![]() The Dodge Dart Swinger burst onto the American muscle car scene in 1969 two years after the initial production of the fourth generation Dart in 1967. Concourse expectations requires extreme scrutiny, right down to the correct fasteners holding everything together.Īgain, great looking Swinger wearing Plum Crazy purple no less and a 4-speed! I am envious.A Brief Model Year History & Technical Specifications: Now, that is going too far I thought at the time, but the judge was right. Took second place because one judge detected a small paint spray on one of the radiator supports and a replaced bolt that wasn’t original somewhere in the engine compartment. It was entered in a concourse competition event. Literally purchased from a little old lady who “only drove it to church.” Just 16,000 miles. It had the Blue Flame straight six and “three-on-the tree”. A friend of mine had a triple black 1955 Chevy Belair convertible back in the early ‘80’s. Judging a vehicle can be unforgiving for the stupidest things. Unfortunately no power accessories anywhere which made steering tough on my fiancé at the time (now my wife of 50 years). Had a ‘70 Dart 340 Swinger just like yours back at the end of 1970. Is that grime in the grooves on the radiator top or just a reflection? All kidding aside……that is one gorgeous 340 Swinger. ![]() Proper preparation has earned me a national first prize from the AACA, first place in an all Mopar show, cover car for Mopar magazine and numerous other first prize and best of show awards. You’ve worked hard to get your ride ready, be proud of it.
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