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1970 Dodge Dart Swinger Hardtop 2-door 5.9 No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:49000
Location:

Oswego, Illinois, United States

Oswego, Illinois, United States

Bid to win this beautiful 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 tribute, originally a 318 car which was disassembled back in the early eighties to be restored. The car changed hands  three times without ever getting the attention it deserved.. I bought the car about two years ago in primer (new rear quarters installed) as a shell along with a truck load of parts in boxes. I believe the car would have ended up as scrap as this owner was also overwhelmed and was the next in line to give up on the project. I have four other cars in various stages of restoration, however I couldn’t let this one just disappear. So I spent the better part of the last two years painstakingly sorting, cleaning and reconditioning parts and reassembling this gorgeous piece of history.    

It now wears a beautiful brilliant orange paint job which looks amazing from close up. I would consider the paint an 8 out of 10? It looks far better than a driver quality, but is not completely flawless. The bumpers have been painted to match. It stands out as one of the nicer cars at most cruise night events.

Under the hood sits a completely rebuilt late 70’s 360 with a 340 intake and a, brand new Holley 650, mild cam and headers. Still has its original low mile 904 transmission which was freshened (new converter) up along with the 8 3/4 factory original rear end.

All suspension parts were replaced as were all brake parts. (4 wheel drum)

The interior is original to the car as well, however the seats dyed black and the door panels and headliner were replaced. All looks very presentable.

Factory rally wheels with newer Kelly Brand radials.

The car is 98% finished but needs about $300.00-$500.00 worth of small items to be 100% complete

Heater box not in the car (delete plate) I have some of those pieces would take very little to install it.

Wiper switch, glove box latch and few interior trim piece missing (all still available)

Like I said, would take very little to finish or drive it and enjoy the way it is. I need the garage space for other projects I’m involved in, so this one must go!     

The car starts and runs perfectly and can be driven anywhere. I have about $15000.00 invested not including my time..  Clean clear Illinois title in my name.

I COMPLETELY recommend a personal inspection!!!! I don’t want and disappointments.  

 NO RESERVE!!!!!!  

JUST LISTED LOCALLY, I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION EARLY

I may consider 68-72 Mopar, 67-70 Camaro project trades...      

Call with questions 630-999-3114 Mike

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