1967-1972 Dodge Dart Interactive Identifier


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1970



1970 Highlights: Features unique to the 1970 Dart (as compared to all other 1967-1972 style Darts): Identification Process:



1970 brings a major styling change to the Dart linup. Although the 1967 through 1972 Darts have a very similar body shape, they can easily be divided into two groups; 1967-1969 and 1970-1972. Although the basic body shape remained the same, both ends of the car underwent some drastic changes.

The front end was changed to what I sometimes refer to as the "scowl" because if you're at the right angle (looking down at the front of the car), the protruding hood and fenders cover the tops of the headlights, giving the car the appearance as if it is scowling, or glaring at you. Its a great look, and I think this style of front end is my favorite because it is more of a "muscle" look as compared to the relatively sedate "family car" vibe of the 1967-1969 models. (Viewed from other angles, this new Dart front end has a look somewhat reminiscent of the 1970 Barracuda.) In the 1967 through 1969 Darts, the headlights are basically protruding, and the middle of the grill is sunk in. Its the opposite for the 1970 through 1972 models; the middle of the grill is pushed out, and it is the headlights which are recessed.

The changes to the back of the car were just as drastic as those in the front. Instead of the basically squared off rear end (when viewed from the side), it now has an angle to it, sloping down from front to back. (The popular Scat Pack bumblebee stripe which is slanted to match compliments the car very nicely.) The slanted rear end gives gives the car a feeling of motion even when its standing still, although this look came at the expense of a decrease in trunk space. Another obvious change to the rear end is that the tail lights are no longer a square-ish shape mounted in the quarter panel sheet metal, they are now rectangular, and mounted in the bumper.
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