Test Driving 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 340 V8 Mopar Muscle Car

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This 1968 Dodge Dart GTS is a California Car with Original Sheet Metal! 340c.i. 4BBL V8, Automatic, Rare dealer installed Air Conditioning, Cert-I-Card,& Window Sticker. This Car has Been Totally Restored with a No-Expense Spared Approach. Great Looking, Rare, and Very Nice Driving Mopar! Thanks for taking a look!
Filmed at Fast Lane Classic Cars in St Charles, Missouri
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The background music track is Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. Download link:music.incompetech.com/royaltyf...
MacLeod's description:
Genre: Blues
Length: 3:15
Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Kit, Organ, EP
Tempo: 90
With a jumping bass and off-beat syncopation, this is straight from Memphis' Beale Street. The Hammond organ and electric guitar play together as longtime friends, while the melody changes hands from guitar to organ to electric piano. 011
ISRC: US-UAN-11-00709
Bouncy, Grooving 2010

[@HFX1955]

Car Life magazine, to my mind the best popular car magazine of the 1960's, considered the Dodge Dart GTS with the 340 to be the best balanced of the 60s Supercars, and this included Hemi powered Chargers. Nice to see this fine example. Thanks for the video.

[@789pokey]

Devey, yea, that was a great magazine in the day. They knew how cars performed on the street.

[@strattuner]

number one,i worked on these cars when they were new,there will never be anything to replace them,this car with the 383 3.91 4spd model was unreal,smoke most vettes, saw it many times,chevelles,gto's,w-30's all went down in flames to this model mopar,we called jack the giant killers,small high winding little screamers,the 3 speeds we quickest

[@maximuswedgie5149]

In high school I had a 66 nova with a built 350, I thought I was the baddest thing around, used to put the new iRock Z 28‘s to shame, Chevelle‘s mustangs you name it. I had the fastest car in 3 high schools. Used to race at the strip occasionally on weekends. Until one fateful day I came up at a stoplight with my girlfriend thinking I was king shit. I remember I thought it was a 65 Chevelle because of the body style but I was wrong. To this day I’m not sure if it was a belvedere or a fury because I saw was its tail lights. And I’m not saying that in a joking manner I’m serious. I had never got beat that bad in my life especially cruising on my streets around my house. It humbled me and then my best friend that was behind me said it was a Mopar. I waited 25 years after that day to get my first Mopar and I couldn’t be happier. Funny how things work out.

[@strattuner]

@@maximuswedgie5149 DON'T FEEL BAD,had a 409 chevy put the brakes lights right in my face,once,he never did it again,i put hole shots on them that pissed many off,i was light,had a engine that was a damn mystery to everyone including me,the guys i was apprenticing under,one was a AA FUEL DRIVER/ MECH,and the other was a nascar mechanic hiding in our dealership doing regular repair work,they taught me,from age17 up,they all liked my dad,he was service manager,took me under their wings and what a schooling i got,repair cars mon-friday,fleece the chevy olds pontiac lovers SAT AND SUNDAY NITES, made more money street racing then i did on my job,good ole days,glory days,i wouldn't trade lives with no one,stop light bandit,45 to 150 a run,the more i beat, the more they come after me,paid the car off 6 times with street race money,i smile a lot at age 70,remember your glory racing days,we deserved every minute of it,we paid with greasy hands and long hours,girlfriends bitching,hamburgers 10 to a dollar,malts 29cents --- 105 octane right out of the ground,i used GULF NO KNOCKS,105 GREEN GAS,my 65 cuda loved it,273 commando blue printed flowed heads solid lifter cam fenderwell headers,3.91 sure grip,7 inch CASLER SLICKS,if i got in 2nd gear and you were not ahead,you ain't gonna win,win win win,always about winning,enjoy life to the max,we only go around once/keep burning that rubber you never get old/oh yeah 12.01 in the quarter sideways

[@maximuswedgie5149]

@@strattuner Hell yes!!! Great times!!!

[@richardyoung3114]

my dream car! has been since i was 10. closest i got was a 70 340 duster, then came kids and, had to part ways!

[@carsbyjeff]

I raced against one of these in '68. It was a 4 speed. I was driving my '65 Buick 4 speed Gran Sport. Ran from a 10mph roll. That Dart looked and sounded awesome as it went by. Very quick car!

[@SCfanIam100]

"As it went by" lol

[@shiloherdman3312]

You mean as it was ahead? The whole time. Lol

[@RamblinAround]

That 340 sure felt pretty strong to me and it's still at factory specs as far as I know. I like manual transmissions to, but I have to say, that automatic shifts pretty darn solid. Thanks for taking a look!

[@markhatcher4989]

You just gotta love this car. To bad it's not a 4-speed car I'd be in heaven. Totally love these cars, always wanted one.

[@super19kh87]

1:30 love the chirp on the 1-2 shift beautiful car

[@mikecote1976]

Outstanding absolutely beautiful car. I had a 340 duster I would give anything to have that car back. Love Mopar

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@DrumsTenorsax]

I enjoyed watching this, I had a 1968 dodge GTS 340 my self, mine was blue. It looked just like this one. At that time I used to party in that car, as I recall there was two air vent doors under the dash that could be opened and each one would hold three beer cans. I do not condone this action now, but we used to cool our beer using the wind chill factor, in just a few minutes warm beer was ice cold. Sorry I just had to tell.

[@mynameis9057]

Ahhhh,that ubiquitous Mopar sound when you rug that puppy and open up the those throats to get that 4bbl screaming! Yes sir! Sweet ride indeed. Thanks for the preview. ▪☆☆☆▪

[@deepfreezevideo]

A lot of folks didn't appreciate the fact that those cast iron exh manifolds were pretty much a sweet gift from the MoPar gods because essentially, they were headers, the bend on them was so mild I would put them up against any header system made back then. They didn't look the part but they did the same job! That is one sweet muh-sheen you got there.

[@Shrpdrt]

You are so Right. I have 2 sets of these Manifolds waiting for a Project.

[@christopherekin1747]

@@Shrpdrt I have a 340 I am building for a 68 Dart GT. I was able to find a set of the HP manifolds. Should I extrun hone them or am I good to use them as is?

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@DONDIVA1969]

I read in Hot Rod Magazine that during development of the 340 Dart the Chrysler executives bought a 327/350 Nova and told the engineers don't come back until they had a car that could beat that Nova.

[@paulhunter9613]

Well that took about 10min

[@05gtdriver]

My mom's aunt had this exact car back in the late 60s, but it had full wheels covers & thin stripe white wall tires. I barely remember in late 68(I was 3) we were all going somewhere in her car and my sightline was right at the little round side marker lights. Was a floor shift automatic 340 V-8, same color as here. One of my all time favorite Mopars!

[@RamblinAround]

Glad it brought back some memories for you. Thanks for checking it out!

[@RamblinAround]

It really is clean and that 340 is a strong runner for sure. Thanks for taking a look my friend!

[@Troy_Tempest]

In Australia we had the Valiant Pacer that was based on the Dodge Dart

[@estebansiordia1175]

Thats what I though but its Just idéntical Master Cars.

[@BullIslandGuy]

My first car in 1973 when I was 17 was this car, Turquoise with a White stripe. The car had a lot of work done when I bought it and I added more. 4.30 posi-trac, L-60's in the rear, traction bars, a 4-speed Hemi transmission, Hurst super shifter, a lot of block work done. High rise intake with a 750 dual line double pumper Holly, aluminum flame sprayed headers. We street drag raced all the time and I kicked butt

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@luiscarlosdavila6311]

I love this Jack The Giant Killer,so slim,humble looking car that will reap the head off a lot of bigger machines.

[@DrumsTenorsax]

I had one, and yes it would.

[@DrumsTenorsax]

It would also hold three 12 ounce cans of what ever you drank in the vents under the dash on both sides. Just pop the vent door open put three cans in close the vent door and drive. In fall the wind chill factor came in handy making cans cold very fast, and I love my Pepsi back then. Only problem with the stock car for me was it would not take a tire with a wider profile than a 70 series. I would have loved to put 60s on mine at the time, but we would have had to do some cutting and I didn't want to do that.

[@stephanmerrifield4319]

Plain warp 340 automatic chirping through the gears. Good stuff!!!

[@kingmopar440]

I had a 69 Dodge Dart 340 GTS, very fast car! Big Block Chevy killer

[@ottoandhanzblack2175]

I had a 69 dart swinger with a 340. Pair of hooker headers, edelbrock manifold and the stock Carter 4 barrel carb. It was a quick little car, and I embarrassed alot of Ford and Chevy back in the day!

[@blueduster74]

completely agree. i had an original 71 340 4spd Duster w/3.91 gears. it had TTI step headers and 275/60R15 drag radials when I went 13.96 at 95mph at Mopars at the Strip. Vegas is .3 slower than sea level. otherwise stock.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad the videos bring back memories for you. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@RamblinAround]

I agree, thanks for checking it out!

[@scottcupp8129]

Ah yes. Brings back memories of my Dart. I had a 68 as well. Had a 318 in it but we bored it over to a 348 and put some toys on it :) I sure miss that car. It was the fastest car I ever owned. That is a beautiful car. I know you take care of it too and appreciate it. That is so awesome.

[@RamblinAround]

This one sold very quickly. It really was a great example. Thanks for watching!

[@camerondouglas4162]

Great video! You actually captured the sweet sound it makes around 2,500. Crazy thing about those high-compression 340's is the harder you push it, the harder it pulls, and it'll sail right past 6,000. The 4-speeds were boss: In 2nd gear, they'd crush almost anything. But the magazine tests back then said that the automatic was the way to go. It compensated for the 340's lack of low-speed torque, without any significant loss of power.

[@RamblinAround]

It really is a nice example. Thanks for checking it out!

[@svo65]

great ride.

[@astropilotred]

Real Beauty! 68 Dart is my very favorite! The little details that only the 68 had are pure perfection. I had a sweet 2door in HI. Real nice island car!

[@RamblinAround]

I was impressed by the chirp in second out of an automatic. Thanks for watching!

[@RamblinAround]

If you're ever in the St Louis area, you definitely should go by and take a look.

[@garykay7418]

my father drove one, blue with 2 wide white stripes on the hood and trunk running front to back. with a white convertible top. i was 14, 15 and they let me drive it all over town.man that car hauled ass;

[@GregsGarage]

I love the test drives.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Andy, I appreciate it!

[@mikelinneman8799]

I had a 70 AAR Cuda not original parts a 340 ci, though I did use the 3 deuces config for a while then rebuilt a 4 bbl Carter AVS but it was rusty in spots I kept it running for 7-8 years with the help of a brother in law that was a mechanic I learned a lot about fixing cars and had a lot of fun I had it primer black to cover rust

[@CCW-wg8ds]

My brother had a68 dart with 440 3 duce auto kept braking motor mounts had to chain it down. Plus solid motor mounts talk about fast . That's an understatement

[@Biglug8888]

Wow that brings back memories! I had one nearly identical to that in 82! Mine was auto on the column and tan interior. Nice car!

[@Mr340dodge]

Very nice, thanks for posting!

[@Volkov10]

I agree with you 100%. I hate the new darts, they don't look or have anything in common, to me the new dart is a neon.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you liked it....thanks for watching!

[@d.s7741]

I used to like having those rear view mirrors on the door @2:48 for when someone behind me was trying to burn me up at night with their high-beams. I would adjust my mirror so the light would flash right back at them through their windshield, and they would get blinded by their own headlights. That people, is what is referred to as "the good old days"

[@RamblinAround]

Back then you could order them radio delete.

[@6709ify]

I must admit, I've never even looked at a Dodge Dart until today. I didn't think I would like them. I thought they were small, ugly, and simply unattractive cars until I noticed the 1967, 1968, & 1969 models. These are actually beautiful cars. I don't like the first models of the Dart but 67-69 are gorgeous. I've seen these before until today and I have to say I love these models. I want a 1967 Dart badly, now.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Greg, I've been trying to do as many as possible lately.

[@joetraveler1]

I had a 69 GTS green, at,black vinyl roof, buckets and console. Very quick car. Loved to rev. The drum brake fade was scary though. Wish I still had it.

[@gordongreninger6109]

Best friend had a 68 GTS 383. Brake fade in that thing bout caused me a bowel movement of two. It was a fright.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it....the "fly-by" shots do look good.

[@RamblinAround]

It really is slick....thanks for checking it out. I'm sure it would be a real handful with a hemi in it.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it....thanks for watching!

[@RamblinAround]

You're definitely right, they sure built some great cars. Thanks for watching!

[@805ROADKING]

That's a real beauty!! It's cool to see something that was pre Scamp, Duster, Demon, Swinger era eh!!☺

[@RamblinAround]

It definitely runs out strong....thanks for watching Murray.

[@wingwalker7212]

‘68 GTS with A/C, floor shift console and radio delete must be a rare combo.

[@tombankwel4822]

White lightning a movie burt Reynolds drove a car like fhis 427 motor powerfull and big fast and furious great movie this car is so awsome thanks jeff for a great video

[@RamblinAround]

It really is clean and it's a great running car too. Thanks for watching!

[@F6HemiCharger]

Love this car. I love my Dart and it's only a 225 car. The Dart is such a pleasure to drive I'm sure the 340 makes it even more fun.

[@71superbee39]

These lighter Darts with the 340 magnum stunned many big block muscle cars....

[@davidking8968]

I love it,i would not change a thing on it.and perfect year also.

[@RamblinAround]

Very true....the new one just has the name and nothing else. Thanks for watching!

[@tedhaze1]

Really awesome vid man ..I'm not in a position to watch vids for the summer but had to click on that and great job

[@SuperCrudedude]

Well put together car very nice.

[@gggggggggghgj]

不錯，Ramblin , keep going , thank you for your show

[@RoscoRide]

I enjoy your videos keep them coming

[@gregsmith9401]

Beautiful

[@TemperTemper...]

I had a green 68 GTS with a column shifter. Loved that car but in the mid-seventies traded it in for a new Subaru. What a dummy I was but gas was starting to get expensive. The Subaru was also front wheel drive with a manual 4 speed and was better on snowy roads. Little 4 banger in the Subaru couldn't hardly get out of it's own way.

[@ZizdoodHD]

this is how a dodge dart SHOULD look. not like the 2013 dodge dart piece of shit

[@RamblinAround]

I definitely like the Mopars too. Thanks for watching!

[@RamblinAround]

It is a beauty...very clean. Yeah, white is pretty understated for a Mopar. I'm posting a test drive vid of that Cobra R tomorrow.

[@aboutsoundandvision]

This is a real car, not a GTR or FoxBody Mustang, give me a good old American V8 any day of the week

[@robertjdm]

Another great vid! My good friend Aaron has one of these but 4 door and a really nice Duster. Both have the 318 in them tho but he has done some work to them so they move quite nicely. Keep up the great vids!

[@barrykery1175]

Nice car. I had a 69 Swinger with a 340 four speed. I miss having my old car. I'd love to own that one.

[@ayerjake]

Yummy little 340

[@jireh1967]

Great

[@RamblinAround]

You're definitely right about the new Dart.

[@RamblinAround]

A Hemi dart would be pretty amazing, that's for sure. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@scottcupp8129]

Second fastest car I had was a 69 Buick Skylark 2 door. It was actually probably just as fast if not a little faster than my dart but not by much. Swapped the original 350 out for a 455.

[@tatengue107]

sorry but my bad english, im from argentina and this dodge is my dream, challeger 70, chager 69, dart 69, are extreme and beutiful cars. here in argentina we have the dodge polara gtx v8 318 and dodge polara rt l6 226, nice video, mopar or no car

[@douglasdailey5998]

Nice car.

[@hunhun23]

nice!

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Sadly I grew up in the 80s and 90s and didn't get to experience the hayday of these cars when you could get a cheap one and go fast with a part time job

[@90abcde5]

Nice original looking muscle car. I hate it when people turn a original car and modify it into hot rods. Quite rare to see a restored original one

[@mikewhite7462]

I remember these cars. Fast and inexpensive

[@RamblinAround]

It's a dealer plate...it's just held on with a couple of rubber straps that are shut under the trunk lid.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@LimitedShed]

Nice.......

[@RamblinAround]

It does sound good.....thanks for watching!

[@johnnyhawkins43]

I'd give a hundred dollars for the car, I used to drive my Dad's Old 67 Dodge Dart 3 on the tree and a big ole slant 6 in it, great gas mileage and power as well, although not a 340 or a Hemi!!!!!!!

[@RamblinAround]

It does run pretty strong. Thanks for watching!

[@metallicabreath1]

beautiful car man. i love those cars. id like to get my hands on a bare bones 68 or 69 hemi dart. the race package.

[@fshrofmn]

Super nice Dart. I love the 67-69 body style. I usually make it over every year on my B'day in Feb. but this yr. the weather sucked and I had a cold so we didn't make it. Next nice weekend we get free me and the Mrs (she loves classics too) will get the Cuda out and cruise over. I'd like to buy her something since she lets me have my boy toy.

[@jasonbitzer7068]

Makes me so sad looking at this car had a 68 gts convertible with a 225 lost it after I got paralyze bring a tear too my eyes

[@dennissmith9294]

I had 73 Dart with slant 6 but always wanted the one with 318 or 340 in it.

[@samspace81]

Sounds GREAT. What do you think of the new Dart Jeff?

[@glen6945]

damn nice

[@samspace81]

you and me both... The Neon is best left dead lol

[@the6thsenz955]

Love it.. I think 68 was the best year for the 340 ..but I am not an expert. If I am wrong plz correct me.. Awesome dart.

[@alanstrong3295]

Gave one a fistful of value for the money. One could even get A/C, power brakes, and power steering, if wanted. Make mine with a 318.

[@outdoorsman310]

me too!!