318-Powered 1966 Dodge Dart GT 4-Speed

Description

The A-body Dodge Dart GT occupied a specific niche in Chrysler's 1966 lineup — a compact sports hardtop with style and available V8 performance at an accessible price point, before the muscle car segment fully consumed the market's attention. The GT package added bucket seats, a center console, specific exterior badging, and a more sporting interior presentation that distinguished it from the standard Dart.

This Dart GT is finished in red over a black bucket seat interior with center console and features vinyl side striping and covered roof panel with chrome "tiara" band. The car shows approximately 70,000 miles and was held by its original family prior to the current owner's acquisition in 2024. Built at Dodge's Los Angeles assembly plant, this example is said to have remained in California since new.

Originally equipped with a 273ci V8, this example now boasts a 318ci V8 that was reportedly overhauled approximately 4,000 miles ago, and has been fitted with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust with H-pipe. A four-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter sends power to the wheels, and front disc brakes have been fitted.

This 1966 Dodge Dart GT is offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with an owner's manual, a Chrysler Certicard, a removed body tag, and a clean California title.

Highlights

• Los Angeles-assembled, California-registered since new

• Finished in red with black side striping and roof panel

• Black bucket seat interior with center console

• Replacement 318ci V8 rebuilt approximately 4,000 miles ago

• 4-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter

• Owner's manual, Chrysler Certicard, and body tag included

Factory Equipment

• Carbureted V8 engine

• 4-speed manual transmission

• Bucket seats with center console

• AM/FM radio

• Chrome trim

The chassis number (LP23D65164912) decodes the following:

• L — Los Angeles assembly plant

• P — Premium (denotes GT trim)

• 23 — 2-door hardtop body style

• D — 318ci V8 engine

• 6 — 1966 model year

• 164912 — Sequential production number

The removed body tag included with the sale decodes the following:

• a: 6 — Bucket seats

• b: 4 — Center console

• AB: 31 — 273ci V8 2-barrel

• C: 3 — 4-speed manual transmission

• E: 1 — Air Cleaner Package

• LP23 — Los Angeles plant, 2-door hardtop

• P4X — Black vinyl upholstery

• AA1 — Silver Metallic paint

Modifications

• 318ci V8 engine

• Four-barrel carburetor

• Mopar-branded valve covers

• Aftermarket air cleaner

• Hurst shifter and linkage

• Dual exhaust system with H-pipe

• Front disc brake conversion

• Battery relocated to trunk

• Body refinished in red

• Tinted windows

• Auxiliary gauges

Servicing

The replacement 318ci V8 engine is said to have been last overhauled approximately 4,000 miles ago.

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the vehicle's condition are available in the gallery

• Paint imperfection above left taillight

Ownership History

This 1966 Dodge Dart GT was reportedly owned by one family through 2024, and it has remained registered in California since new.

Included Items

• Owner's manual

• Chrysler Certicard

• Removed body tag