- LO23 Lightweight Super Stock Hemi Dart, 1 of 80 built
- Sold new at Grand-Spaulding Dodge in Chicago
- Sponsored by Dodge and driven by Max Hurley
- Documented with the original bill of sale and racing photos
- Dual Quad 426 CI Hemi engine
- Cross Ram intake manifold
- 3-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter
- Outside mirrors, sound deadening and heater delete
- Roll cage, fiberglass lift-off hood
- Cragar SS wheels with rear slicks
- Listed in the Chrysler Registry
- Finished in Orange with Black interior
- Purpose built drag car delivered new in primer
More pictures @ MECUM
So many cars, so little money.
ReplyDeleteTerry
Fla.
I was curious why it came with a 4 speed. Maybe the driver requested it, but I can't figure out why.
DeleteIt's got a hemi sweet!!!!
ReplyDeleteAs I remember they came without the normal crank up windows to save weight. One day, I'll stumble across one in a deserted garage..........:)
DeletePower raw freekin power. God Bless America!
ReplyDeleteYes, Sir!
DeleteBrock it was built to drag race on 1/4 mile. The hemi's turn a lot of RPM's.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing it didn't need 4th gear. Sort of the same reason that a lot
of drag cars still run a power glide 2 speed automatic. Just my guess.
Also, eliminating that un-needed gear would take a few more pounds off
of the weight.
I'm wondering if those cars weren't the very beginning of what became the
A/FX classification.
I'm wondering if those cars weren't the very beginning of what became the
DeleteA/FX classification.
Good question.
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I'm guessing it didn't need 4th gear.
May be, but as I remember almost all others back then used 4 speeds. They say that's why Ronnie Sox was so successful as he never, never missed a gear.:) Autos paled in comparison back then.