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1965 Dodge Dart 270 4door With Rare 273 V8 Restored Vintage Survivor Price Drop! on 2040-cars

US $13,000.00
Year:1965 Mileage:66700 Color: original polar white with new paint formula
Location:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Bessy is a restored survivor, 1965 Dodge Dart 4 door 270 powered by a rare original 273 V8 powerplant with less than 70K original miles on her. Painstakingly brought back to showroom condition over the course of the past year, there have been so many parts replaced or restored it’s hard to list them all, but see details below.


Most restored Darts from this era are the 2-door muscle car version, and those are easy to find. This car is one of a kind find, turns heads everywhere it goes, and gets multiple offers driving around town. This car is not for those who are shy or dislike attention. A true enthusiast's machine, Bessy will provide it’s owner with many more years of faithful service, in true class and with sleeper car power.


I’m the second owner of this classic head turner. I bought from my colleague after he decided to clear out his garage to make room for new toys. She had sat in the garage since the late 80s, when she was taken out of service where she waited for a little over 30 years under a car cover and stacks of magazines.


I partnered with Precision Auto Center in Bay Ridge, New York to bring this classic barn find back from obscurity. With over $20k dollars is labor, OEM parts and a few safety and performance upgrades, this vehicle drives and handles even better than when it rolled off the showroom floor back in 1966 as a dealer car. All the chrome was in decent condition, so while there are many many upgrades, we kept the restoration to a slight wabi-sabi or survivor condition. Some wear shows on the dashboard, chrome, etc. But as of just this year, she is finished and ready for her new home.


I want to stress that this is a drive ready, turn key car. Nothing drips, leaks or god forbid smokes. She runs off of regular unleaded fuel, handles like a dream on the highway or in the city. Can easily handle anything you throw at her and take it with grace and a yawn. Perfect as a daily driver, show car or weekend getaway toy.


This is not intended as a parts car, or as something to turn into a muscle car. Bessy is a classy lady and deserves to be treated that way.


Additional Photos available  CLICK HERE  with captions describing at what stage in the restoration she is in.



Repairs and restoration included:

(comes with repair documents)


Electrics:

upgraded to a 60-amp alternator

new starter

new voltage regulator

new voltage resistor

new plugs and wires

Upgraded to a stealth Pioneer AM/FM CD stereo with bluetooth, and 4 surround sound pioneer speakers. 2 in the back dash, 2 under the console. Headunit is hidden in the glove box. This system sounds amazing!

Original AM transistor radio still in the dashboard in it’s original place. All you have to do is hook it up to an antenna and it will work!


Mechanical:

Rear Differential changed to a 3.55/2.90

Rebuilt Carb upgraded to a Edelbrock 4 barrel from the standard 2 barrel

new front shocks

new rear springs

new gas tank

new radiator shroud

new bushings all around

new brakes all around

all new oil, fuel and brake lines

new door seals all around

new speedometer

larger  14 inch wheels. 

Cosmetic:

Paint exterior original polar white with new paint formula

Painted interior back original thunderbird blue

ruggedized undercoating to prevent rust

new rugs (original color, sea green)

new drivers side armrest

Baby moon wheel covers and chrome beauty rings. (I still have the original wheel covers and will include those in the sale)
and more!

Reserve and Buy It Now price just reduced!

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