![]() ![]() The rest probably were propelled by the nearly as reliable (until lean burn electronic ignition came around) 318 cubic inch V-8. I would guess that a majority of the cars were powered by the amazing Slant Six inline six-cylinder engine that powered most lower-end Chrysler products. Rust was always a problem in our rainy climate, and the vinyl upholstery would split in the seams from the beating the sun put on the cars of the area. One thing I do remember about Darts and Valiants of the time is that they never seemed to have any mechanical issues. A mail truck could beat it in a drag race by a couple of car lengths. It built up speed like a savings bond accrues interest. The T-Tops were cool, but it was the slowest vehicle on the planet. Later, when the road became a bit too visible in the passenger rear footwell, it was traded for a 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham with genuine Hurst/Hatch T-Tops. Mom and dad drove a canary yellow 1973 Buick Century Regal. Of course, my parents were the oddballs in the neighborhood. The tinny sound of their starters every morning sang the symphony of my early childhood. In fact, lots of Chrysler products were rolling around our neighborhood at that time, including some big Chryslers that looked like they could carry a football team in the trunk. A lot of folks around the neighborhood had either a Dart or Valiant, and pea green was a very popular color for Mopars in this era. for this helping find this pea green prize!ĭarts were a thing in my area growing up. Even better, it comes with the most indestructible engine ever built: the Slant Six. This elderly-owned Dart has just 90,000 miles on the clock and spent nearly all of its life garaged. ![]() If you are one of those parsimonious folks, then take a look at this 1973 Dodge Dart for sale on craigslist in Milpitas, California. While most folks aspire to have a new or different car every few years, there are a select few that are constantly looking for their “forever car.” This is a Grail-like quest for a vehicle that will last absolutely forever with minimal maintenance and upkeep. ![]()
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