![]() ![]() In late 1967, the GTS model debuted but was built in limited quantities due to its lateness in the model year the 1968 GTS would be, arguably, improved by fitting the new high-outout 340 cubic in. The 270 and GT versions carried on unchanged for the most part. The base 170 model was now badged simply as Dart. The only body styles were the 2 and 4 door sedans, the hardtop, and the convertible. With the new design, changes were made to the Dart line-up, beginning with the elimination of its station wagons and the base model’s “170” designation. This same front end treatment, with minor cosmetic changes to the grille and the park/turn lamps relocated to the front bumper, was also used by Chrysler Australia for their 1967 VE-model Valiant. Park/turn lamps were set into the grille, in the corners formed by the transition area between the recessed and forward sections. ![]() The single headlamps were placed forward of the recessed center section, defining the front plane. ![]() Up front, there was a new dual-plane front end contour: the center section of the grille, bumper and leading edge of the hood were recessed from the front plane of the car. Curved side glass was used for the first time on a Chrysler compact. This created a unique appearance at the rear of the greenhouse, but tended to collect snow and created thick C-pillars that looked formal but created blindspots for drivers. The restyled Dart for 1967 featured a rear window (backlight) with compound inverse curves. The Dart would keep this basic form, with a few facelifts consisting of revised front and rear end styling and interior trim, until the end of A-body production in 1976 (US/Canada/Mexico) and 1983 (South America). In addition to new styling, the cars received revised steering systems, wider front track (and wider spaced rails) and redesigned K-members capable of accepting physically larger engines. The Dart and its sister model, the Plymouth Valiant, were significantly redesigned for the 1967 model year. Past Collection – 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger ![]()
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