472 Hemi-Powered 1968 Dodge Dart Hardtop

Description

The 1968 Dodge Dart was built on Chrysler's compact A-body platform, a lightweight and versatile architecture that became one of the foundations of the muscle car era. The Dart earned an important place in automotive history by proving that compact cars could offer both practicality and serious performance, especially as high-output V8 engines became available in increasingly smaller vehicles. The 1968 Dart's platform was so well-suited for performance that it later became the basis for one of the most outrageous factory drag cars ever built: the 1968 Hurst Hemi Dart.

This 1968 Dodge Dart was customized in its current Viper Red over black bucket seats prior to 2014 when it was acquired by the seller. In the spirit of the Dart's muscle car pedigree, power comes from a 472ci Hemi V8 said to have been overhauled in 2017 and mated to a 727 three-speed automatic transmission with a 3,200 stall converter. Rolling on 15" Rocket Racing wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson tires, this Dart also features dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and slotted front disc brakes. Inside, it is equipped with black bucket seats, a Hurst shifter, Auto Meter auxiliary instrumentation, and an Auto Meter tachometer.

The headliner is reported to have been replaced in preparation for the sale.

This 1968 Dodge Dart is now offered with a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 472ci Hemi V8

• 727 three-speed automatic transmission with 3,200 stall converter

• Slotted front disc brakes

• Hurst shifter

• 15" Rocket Racing wheels with Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R tires

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (LH23D8B367257) decodes as:

  • L - Dodge Dart

  • H - High price class

  • 23 - 2 door hardtop

  • D - 273ci 190HP 1-2bbl 8 cylinder engine

  • 8 - 1968 model year

  • B - Hamtramck, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 367257 - Production sequence number

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Side marker lights

• Driver's side outside mirror

• Black bucket seats

Modifications

• Narrowed Mopar 8 3/4 rear end with Sure Grip and 3.55 gears

• Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold

• Dual four-barrel carburetors

• B&M transmission pan

• Dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers

• Black air cleaner assembly

• Black finned Mopar valve covers

• Aluminum radiator

• Battery relocated to trunk

• Dash-mounted AutoMeter auxiliary gauges

• Column-mounted AutoMeter Autogage tachometer

• Radio and heater delete

• Tunnel-mounted fire extinguisher

Known Imperfections

• Exterior blemishes

• Wear on interior surfaces

• Images detailing the condition of this 1968 Dodge Dart are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

The seller acquired this Dart in 2014. The car was featured in the January 2018 issue of Mopar Muscle. At that time, a supercharger was fitted to the engine.

Additional Information

This '68 Dodge Dart was profiled by Hot Rod Magazine. The seller states, "This 1968 Viper Red Dart has a Gen2 472ci Hemi V8 crate engine. It is mini tubbed with a Chrysler 8.75 banjo design 3.55 ratio Sure Grip, narrowed 4 inches to accommodate Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R tires. 26x8x15 front tires and 26x12x15 rear tires. Dressed up with 5 spoke Rocket Racing wheels 6x15 front and 15x12 rear. It has A 727 with a 3,200 stall converter, Hurst shifter. "In 2017, due to a little excessive piston rattle, the engine was removed and rebuilt with a new set of Diamond pistons installed. 2x4 intake and carburetors were installed. New headliner in 2026. The car has less than 500 miles since engine rebuild.

"It has a few paint chips, the restoration was done prior to 2014. "