BBS8. The rarest 1968 Dodge Dart on the planet? Purchased for $1,000. Will it run?

[@garthhowe297]

OMG..a 68 V8 Dart with a stick..for a $1000? You are a very, very lucky guy.

[@michael931]

That was the price 40 years ago.

[@nelsonrodriguez2263]

how about a 69 super bee for 200 yup! my first car, a running monster 4 speed, oh how I wish I had her today,😔

[@todddenio3200]

@@nelsonrodriguez2263 $200? What decade of the last century did that happen in?

[@nelsonrodriguez2263]

@@todddenio3200 I was 17 the year 1983ish👍

[@bigbow62]

1000 add another 0, and the story sounds a bit more believable.... It would still smell fishy, just not as bad ! Now, if it was a family deal, then that's possible 😉 I bought a 1966 Chevelle SS for 500 dollars back in 1982... of course, there wasn't an Engine, Trans or rear end end gears 😁

[@brianstetter4612]

Been a Mopar guy for as long as I can remember. This car is plan awesome. My dad was a factory rep for Chrysler for over 40 years. I had the pleasure of riding in cars like this though my entire childhood. Have a 68 440 black 4/speed GTX. Well done on finding this time capsule and enjoy it!!!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

thanks for reaching out. I appreciate your support. I grew up in and depended on these cars to get me there on time.

[@phillipanderson2607]

My brother bought a fully loaded 1968 GTS dart with a 340cu 275 hp 4 bbl . It had a 727 torque flight with the slap stick and console. B5 blue with white interior. Love those cars Mopar magic.

[@Mclovingarage]

That car sounds so mean! With the 4 speed and the convertible top that is truly a unique car. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@robertchristie9434]

This GTS reminds me of my aunt who worked at the Chrysler Engineering center in Highland Park Michigan back in the 60s. She bought a maroon loaded '68 Dart GTS hardtop at the executive lease turn in lot (Lynch Road) in early '69. It was a 383-335 hp HiPo w/automatic & had only 2k miles. She ran the numbers & it was assigned to the test facility in Chelsea Michigan & was a "mule". The drivetrain was tested for an option for the Roadrunners & Super Bee B-bodies. Auntie was a widow & would stop by on Saturday mornings to have the Dart washed along with our family cars. We told her to dry off the Dart we'd have to drive it around the block before toweling it & of course my brother & I would take the scenic route. Great, fun car & memories.

[@hypeis4suckers]

That's amazing! I enjoy reading epic stories like this. Once in a lifetime stuff.

[@robertchristie9434]

@@hypeis4suckers Being raised on the Southwest side of Detroit & in a large family of aunts & uncles where almost everyone worked in the auto industry was a blessing for this gearhead. Most of them had some sweet rides. My aunt was something else. Her trade-in for the Dart was a '63 Powder blue Dodge 330 B-body with a 383 4-bbl w/push button torque flite that weighed a little over 3,000 lbs which gave Mopars a huge advantage. It would flat out fly. She had a need for speed.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks for viewing and commenting. You are my audience! I enjoy hearing stories like this. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I hope you have a nice day.

[@johnkrout2661]

GT not GTS

[@michaelstrangefranke7002]

This is not a GTS but being a GT convertible with a 4-speed it is still very rare

[@todddenio3200]

There are several great points to this car. 1. It has a V8. 2. Its a 68 Dart. 3. Its a GT. 4. Its a rag top. 5. It has a 4 speed. 6. Looks to be solid. 7. It ran with little work. 8. It was at a REALLY LOW PRICE. 9. It has keys. 10. It appears to be fairly complete. 11. It sounds great.

[@michaelmartinez1345]

Worth about 10x what he paid for it, at least, as is... He just STOLE this car for $1k.

[@piercehawke8021]

The body alone is worth several thousand dollars, between its basic condition and being a factory soft top.

[@robertmcwhinney4596]

Some people have all the luck! Wouldve been a steal at 2000.00 lol! But really, Great Purchase! I'm so invious right now, God Bless and hopefully more great finds!🙏🤠👍

[@davidleigh9823]

Great story in the description. Almost every time I repair my $1000 car, I say “ that cost me more than the whole car “. It’s so much fun

[@walterroose9579]

Had a buddy that owned a ‘68 Dart Grand Spaulding Special ! 440 ,torqueflite with a B&M hydro shift & 4:10’s .Wicked fast!!

[@67stingray1]

Greatest purchase ever in modern day prices. Love the 4 speed Darts

[@derekalexander4030]

Had a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340, 4 speed with a Mr gasket super shifter and a bench seat. It was cream colored with a black interior. It was a great sleeper that punished a lot of Camaros, Chevelles, and Mustangs. Had the 3:55 gears and some work to the motor and ran 12.5s all day with street tires. Loved that car.

[@motorman85]

What a steal, holy cow! Love the smile as you get out after shut off.

[@Doctordeath131313]

In Fall 67, I took delivery on my special order 68 Dart 270 met. blue coupe. 318 2bbl (230hp), 4 speed, poverty caps, w/o radio, bench front seat, HD frt swaybar, HD shocks, 16:1 fast manual steering, front disc brakes, and 14" wheels (it was like a Swinger a year before they came out). I had heard that it was one of 23 270's with a 4speed 318. If I had only known then what I had. It drove like a sports car. Thanks for putting on KZbin, it really brought back memories.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope you have a great day.

[@roywhitman7109]

I don't impress very easily but this impressed me!! I love A bodies! I own a 67 Dart GT rag top with 273 hi po & automatic. Also a 71 340 4 speed Demon. Your 68 is a gem!! 4 speed WITH console & radio delete!! WOW!! I wish you the very best with your fleet!!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thank you for viewing and commenting. I hope you subscribe and follow along. I have more A-body content coming. I am impressed with your cars, as well. '71 Demons and Duster 340, 4-speed cars are among my favorite A-bodies. I hope you make some videos of your Demon and Dart convertible to share with us on You Tube. I hope you have an excellent day.

[@bobblowhard8823]

I've always been a Mopar guy. Super nice car. If I bought it, I'd restore the car, take out the 318, and drop in a 340, with fuel injection and an electronic distributor.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Well said!

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

'68 340 4 spd!!!! You just made the easiest $30k ever. Fun fact: 1968 340 Darts came with special cams when equipped with a 4 spd for that model year only. Like all Dodge cars, they just want to run. Super reliable, good cars.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you have a nice day.

[@irishkelly654]

318, not 340, bro.

[@timdutton2056]

The fender badge says V8. I think that indicates 273 or 318.

[@irishkelly654]

@@timdutton2056 - Buddy says that in the description, 318.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

@@irishkelly654 I get excited sometimes. Never seen a 318 with a 4spd. Still a nice car.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Not a Dodge guy myself, but the classics were great…always liked the Darts and Dusters. This was a great find!

[@reesemorgan545]

That’s a heck of a find! Hope you have fun with that classic.

[@sammartinez4244]

Nice project. I had a 68 Dodge Dart GTS 340 V8 hard top in 1970 bought with 20k miles. It was a great first car very fast, ticket getter. Keep posting your project updates.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Your 68 Dart GTS was a fun car. We had several 68-70 Dart 340 cars. All of them were rippers that were fun to drive. Too bad the midwest killed them with rust. Thanks for your support. I hope you have a great day.

[@gieb6428]

$1,000 ? v8, convertible, It's all there! - NO WAY!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Yes way. If you have time and interest read the full video description to learn the rest of the story.

[@user-cr4ti1vn5p]

I saw that little smile after to turned it off.....I am so jealous!!! a beautiful and lucky find.

[@carlinshowalter1806]

I had a 67 Dart GT that I bought from the second owner in 1990 with 40,000 miles.Nice clean white bucket seats,original paint and the wicked 273 charger V8! (solid lifters,4 bbl.carb,cool factory valve covers and chrome air cleaner.) That little motor would scream!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Right on. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great day.

[@Geordo1960]

I have never been a Mopar fan except for this one type of vehicle, love these two door Dart/Valient V8’s would love to have one of these especially in stock trim.! Beautiful! I know that sound haven’t grown up in the 60s!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Right on!

[@gearhead9943]

Love the cold start from inside like that. Please make a lot more of these in all of your awesome Mopars

[@paulmusgrave3387]

Paul here. Nice find, the blue. With red interior is a strange combo. I worked with a guy at Dow chemical that ordered a 64;GTO yellow with red interior. Both unusual.

[@jackwyatt4184]

Back in 1969 I had a 6 pack super Bee 440 3 deuces My best friend had a 68 Dodge Dart with the 340 and Black exterior and white interior convertible That was one awesome car

[@jamescannon8714]

Looks good and sounds great 👍

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

thanks for checking out my stuff. I appreciate the comment. I hope you are well and having a great day. I have great future content for this beauty. I hope you stop by and check out my stuff.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

You scored ! That will make a very nice cruiser. It came ready it just needs some love.

[@EdwardRoberts-j2y]

My neighbor bought a 69 GTX in1970, $2800 brand new,it was a 383 4 barrel 4 speed, my favorite thing was the reverse indicator light on the dash!

[@timmitzlaff8960]

Man I love that car! It brings back so many fun memories when I was a teenager. I had a 67 Dart. Even though mine was a 4 door with a 170 slant six and a 3 on the tree. When your 16 in 1969 and working in a gas station life was a ball. Of course I had to hop it up a little. With an Offy 4 bbl manifold, a Holley 550, Vipar headers, changed out the 3 on the tree with a Hurst 3 by the knee. And a reverb gadget wired up to the radio. Remember I was 16! Chrome wheels with baby moons. I remember doing a torsion bar lift to give it that gasser look and cruising Colorado Blvd. on New Years Eve. Those were some fun times!

[@harryjohnson8605]

As Rod Stewart once said. Some guys have all the luck

[@justacoupleofkids320]

You definitely got the deal of a lifetime, body looks straight and solid, got good oil pressure, what’s not to like. There must be an interesting back story…

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

If you have time or want to know more, see the full video description. I hope you have a nice day.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Nice! I always liked the looks of these cars, kinda a mini GTX. I drove one in high school (‘79-80). It was a 69 but just the lowly Swinger. Alligator green vinyl top and lighter green paint, black interior with rubber floors! No carpet. I thought it looked real good with the super tricks and fat tires on it though. Great score man!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks. 69 Dart Swingers are way cool. Your car sounds great. I like the color combo and rubber floor mats. My family had a 1969 Dart Swinger 340. It was a bench seat, four speed car. A Q5 bright turquoise metallic car with X9 black interior. That car burned both back tires like no tomorrow. 3.55 gears and those little 14" tires equal smoke show. Thanks for the great memories.

[@killerkane1957]

I’ve owned many rare MoPars. Hemis, V codes, superstocks, the then only known ‘64 4 speed hemi Dodge, etc. But I gotta tell you, THAT is one cool car! I never had much fun with my cars. Too costly to be REAL. You have it all with this Dart! Cool, rare, and FUN!

[@jondeaux336]

I am 10,000% jealous. Good on you for find/getting that car, with those options. Amazing.

[@dominickserignese8837]

That motor sounds great! Back in the day I had a big block Corvette and I raced a 68 Dart with a 340 and a torqueflite. I beat him but not by much, maybe half a fender! 340 is a hot little Motor.

[@joeabraham2363]

Great find..i found a hard top 68 dart v8 car just this past year for a great price of 700..nothing like yours though..great find

[@scottwalker8855]

Youve got to be kidding me. I paid 500 for a light green 73 four door dart slant six in the late 80's. Body was a mess and lasted 6 months because the rotted frame broke. Please keep this treasure...you are very very very lucky.

[@patricksiney]

Got the original radio block-out plate. Like mine. I purchased a 1968 dodge dart in 2011 for $400.00 Love that car.

[@randallritter955]

some people have luck early in life and some find it later in life. anybody who is or was a car guy in the 1978-1985 era could find muscle cars for 1700-3500 bucks . i was one who was lucky enough to live in that era . what a great find , shes a keeper

[@stevenekdahl7124]

Awesome car, great find, I have been a car fanatic all my life and always looking for cars like that but have been unsuccessful, always been a day late and a dollar short.

[@garyjones2582]

I had a red 68 GT with a built 340.. it ran mid 12's in Qtr mi.. miss that old car... Had lots of fun in it...

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great day.

[@garyjones2582]

@@burnoutandbreakstuff Thx, you too my friend...

[@richardcline1337]

I used to own a '68 Dart with the 225 slant six "tower of power". That car was really a good highway cruiser and very comfortable on long trips. The 225 didn't know it wasn't a 318 like many Darts had. This car will make some owner very happy once it is fully restored IF they don't screw it up by making it a rat rod or some other POS.

[@mase7557]

In 1967 I went to Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago. I was looking at a 1967 1/2 Dodge Dart GTS. It had a 383 Magnum with a four speed. It cost all of $3,300. Sadly, I ended up in the service instead of buying the car. I have missed that car ever since.

[@JohntheStriper]

You are one lucky guy! I saved a 68 Dart, but it wasn't a GT, or a convertible. Nice car!

[@dougharlow6037]

Very nice purchase. Good luck. Thanks

[@r.hernandez6152]

318...yeah that is rare! Someone back in the day really wanted a mild muscle car

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

If you check out the video's full description, you will see a 52 year old woman ordered this car.

[@larry3034]

Wonderful car, great discovery.

[@williamd6967]

Growing up I had a 68 Plymouth duster.orange with white stripes.3 speed with a bad ass ass 225 slant 6.lomaf

[@Telephony954]

Awesome, thanks for sharing. what a sweet ride. soon you will be able to cruise around and really enjoy it. Be well.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks Doug, I hope you have a nice day.

[@thomasbaker1961]

Had a exact look alike 2brl single pipe for sale on a busy road in southeast Pa. This was only 20 years ago and settled for an offer under under a $1,000.

[@rickgehring7507]

Just think they made 2 less of my 68 formula s 383 auto drop top......cool find , nice shape, Hope you have many great journeys with it.....I bought my Drop top in 92 for $250 and a 91 Fender Jazz bass.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

I hope you still have and enjoy your 68 Barracuda. Thanks for viewing and commenting. I hope you have a great day.

[@rickgehring7507]

@@burnoutandbreakstuff she went out the door a few years ago, I wanted another 04 Ram GTX.,

[@ronchase1673]

Very nice, I have a Dart story, I once got a Dart for a 6 pack of beer, I swear to God, I put new seats had it painted, body was nice, it had a 318, the 2 things I remember is the shreds on the roof that was the vinyl top and you have to put headers on with a pickle fork handy, but the car came out real nice, I used it for a while but also used it as a trade up car

[@elhoward7440]

Seems like an all-original convertible in that good of shape would sell for a lot more than $1000! I've always wanted a Dart Convertible, never thought I could afford one.

[@gamedoutgamer]

Congrats!!!! She's incredible.

[@kenney5454]

What a Score, who else wish they found that gem?

[@Brickbossman]

Great deal on sweet car Sorry about your friend man, addictions are rough I've lost several friends

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks. It can be a sad and frustrating thing when you keep trying to help them out over a period of years and it doesn't seem like they care at all. What else can you do? I feel for you.

[@martybgood62]

Always loved the faces of the 68's!

[@dcarey5480]

Dam. What a great find..good luck with it have fun

[@thegunbros1630]

Very cool me and my brother both share a 71 dart custom and we love it

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Whoever sold that 68 Dart for a grand was nuts, a convertible no less. It's worth several times that !

[@hotrod1984s10]

Who wouldn't "Like" that video. Wow!! Thats a beauty!!

[@johnhughes9019]

Cool LP27F8B ! Rarest *Dart* *convertible* I've seen was a 1967 GT+S (383). I've long wondered how many 273 or 318 models were built with a 4-speed (an option that disappeared from 1970-1972 for the A-bodies). Add the 16:1 Fast Ratio *Manual* Steering , and you've got quite the rare animal.

[@robertfrye7764]

Pretty cool. Sounds really good. I'm a Chevy guy but you can't deny something that cool. I guess it would run it's best with leaded gas. It looks as though it would clean up nice also.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks for viewing. Greatly appreciated. I hope you have a nice day.

[@carlc5748]

What a great car! Looks like the one "Joe Mannix " from Mannix TV series. Look at the 2nd and 3rd year of that series, circa 1968-70, if that is of interest to you. His was an automatic, and the British racing green color.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks. Interestingly enough, I recently watched a KZbin video about this car. Someone found and restored the car. I hope you have a great weekend.

[@thomasfoltz4932]

The Auto Meter gauges are worth (give or take ) $450.00 alone. great find, fantastic deal.

[@jamesweaver1738]

I remember the GTS. Badass car

[@jeanlawson9133]

Awesome 😎 remember the movie Tommy Boy..... Color top and all. You done great... Purdy ride....

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

I have Tommy Boy on DVD. Thanks. I hope you have a great day.

[@Mark-cs2qd]

Tommy Boy the car was a GTX not a Dart..

[@monkeyearcheese420]

Not a huge fan of convertibles . But that body style has always been one of my favorites. What a find especially with the manual trans

[@SuperMikalauskas]

My OCD is spiking off the charts with a purple exterior and red interior

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Me Too!

[@johnthompson5409]

42k miles on the speedo ? Beautiful , what a great find, good for you.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks 👍

[@geraldhague6170]

Very nice purchase good luck

[@ronnie237]

I had a ‘68 Dart GTS, 340 cubes. That thing could fly.

[@Nichole-440HP]

a 1000 for a vintage -highly sought after - mopar ? i think you left out a zero in that price lol my dad had a '68 GTS 340 , dark green white stripes . loved that car .

[@ocn2u]

Keep it up and that is one helluva car

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

Holy crap, someone is living the good life.great oil pressure.

[@americanrambler4972]

This is one seriously cool old dart with the right equipment and upgrades! I bet this is a super enjoyable car to drive! About the only car I can think of that you can now buy like this one is a mustang GT convertible. But this one is cooler because it a square body dart GT and is far far less common. To bad t,he previous owner life events did not allow him to retrieve his beloved pride and joy.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Couldn't agree more!

[@charlieb3943]

That's going to be one sweet ride! Congrats!

[@ofivenojoe]

Happy for you, but I am getting sick, Lucky, I got a 63 D100 with a poly, ended up with bent valves, , so win some , I guess cool car

[@waynebrown5428]

That is an AWESOME FIND!!!! Thanks for sharing. Had to sub to your channel.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate the subscription. Hopefully, I will be able to work more on the car. I hope you have a great day.

[@steelwheels327]

Always like the Darts they're like a mini Roadrunner !!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks for viewing and the positive comment. I hope you have a great day.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

Buddy had a '68GTS hard top with a 340 with 2, 4 bbl carbs, mounted on a tunnel ram, sticking out the hood

[@CHRISCRAZZ-t7w]

All I can say is awesome find I can truly say I’m jealous

[@johnrobinson8624]

sounds great A friend of mine had a 67 and used to scare the hell out of me with

[@kevinkendall3122]

Deal of the year,nice find & great video 👍

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks for viewing and commenting. I hope you have a great day.

[@skxj]

Buddy had an original 383 4 speed GTS hard top in that same B5 blue in the '80's. Nice car.

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Agreed! Your buddy had a great car. I bet it was a fun cruiser. I hope you have a nice day.

[@davidthomits544]

Love that body style of dart

[@stev838]

Sweet. Known for a tipping point that was hard to find when cornering , That little mule is going to kick it Like you may not be ready for. Don’t miss a gear. Second will scare you I promise

[@keithk2926]

Excellent score on that ride very clean Dart 👍

[@rockinrobinrockinrobin5613]

Brother owned a 68 Gt with 340 with Mallory dual point ordered from factory and 4 speed with bench seat and 410 gears. Never seen a car pull like that one did. Wish he still owned it. 🙄

[@robertvolpendesta9423]

Nicely done!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks for the visit

[@Tommaniscalco1976]

318 was a great engine .I owned a low miles 85 ram charger in 93.

[@charlielaudico3523]

273 hypo! With a stick! Nice find

[@garyspangler5546]

Very lucky man. I worked for Chrysler Transmission. ❤ The Dodge Dart

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks. I too like the Darts. What years did you work for Chrysler Transmission? The fella who owned this car sold a 1967 New Yorker to a guy named, Woody, in Detroit. Woody worked on a Chrysler assembly line from around 66-71. Eric really enjoyed listening to Woody's tales from the Chrysler assembly line. I hope you have a nice day.

[@iggyfritz7150]

Some people have all the luck. How long was she sitting and how many miles it looks completely untouched what an awesome find

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

It's been sitting in the carport for the last 6-1/2 years. The full video description gives more detail. I hope you have a nice day.

[@iggyfritz7150]

@@burnoutandbreakstuff thank you so much for your reply I can only dream about riding around in a beautiful car like that. I think the real magic of older cars lies in the fact that they were designed by human beings and built by human beings instead of designed by computers and built by robots.

[@darrellgraves8353]

Call your BLUFF!! Think you would have to prove you paid $1000??? To many of these phony posts!!

[@Mike-tf9rx]

What a beautiful piece of American history!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thank you.

[@Mike-tf9rx]

Thanks for sharing 🤠

[@danohstoolbox]

you got a gem 💎 even a raido delete car WoW 👌 great score right place right time

[@bluangl9wingman]

That is awesome find ! It will be a blast 💯

[@pnotuner1]

I saw a GTS hardtop going down the highway and had to take a picture. I knew it was rare

[@adammoffatt3832]

The ve valiant built in Australia the same year looks very similar but smaller and came with 225 slant or in vip model 273 v8 that's a cool car 👍

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me on Chrysler's export cars. I hope you have a great day.

[@SuperKAgility]

Convert.'s are always more desirable in my opinion. The Re spray looks good. Had a 67 4 speed convertible great cars!

[@SuperKAgility]

Have you decoded the Vin tag yet to see what you have?

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Totally agree!

[@burnoutandbreakstuff]

Yes.

[@lestergarcia4827]

Wow what a score and it sounds good plus a ragtop. 😊