Muscle Car Milestones 2013 1 | Page 31

Vehicle Category
The 1974 Dart is an entry-level,“ driver” vehicle. Owners enjoy using them on a regular basis.
Books
• Dodge Dart 1960-76 by R. M. Clarke
• Chrysler Performance Upgrades by Frank Adkins
• Dodge Dart and Plymouth Duster( Muscle Car Color History) by Steve Statham
websites
www. allpar. com www. mopartopsites. com www. hangtenregistry. com www. chryslerclub. org
Alternative
1974 AMC Javelin
Number built – 2,282
0-60 / quarter-mile – 11.2 seconds, 17.2 seconds at 83 mph( 304 cubicinch V-8)
Top speed – 105 mph est.
Price – MSRP- $ 3,093; Today – $ 3,675- $ 12,850
Alternative
1974 Pontiac GTO
Number built – 5,335
0-60 / quarter-mile – 9.4 seconds, 16.5 seconds at 84 mph
Top speed – 109 mph est.
Price – MSRP- $ 2,910; Today – $ 6,250- $ 18,900
REVIEW
The Dart was designed to be a low-priced family and / or performance car. It did little exceptionally well, but in general was reliable and dependable. The Sport 360 was an exciting car for 1974. Performance was among the best of any domestic vehicle. It held its own without the visual bells and whistles many other so-called muscle cars had.
31