August 1964 ~ 1964 Dodge Dart GT 'The Red Weenie'
August 9, 1964
The San Bernadino County Sun
The Dodge Western News Bureau introduces 'The Red Weenie'
Jack McFarland the Chief of Dodge {Western Region} introduces a
performance 1964 Dodge Dart GT.
The car, is a 'sporty' red 1964 Dodge Dart GT 'convertible' with Bucket Seats
and a Push-Button Torque-Flite Automatic.
The engine, is a 273/180 HP {base engine}, that has been converted with
High Performance Goodies', to put out a surprising 240 Horsepower.
The Dart GT will include a Stewart-Warner Tachometer that is mounted
below the Radio and under the dashboard.
The High-Performance Goodies include;
* Offenhauser Aluminum Dual-Plane Intake and 'Offy' Air-Cleaner .......... $169.45
* Carter AFB #3447 {600 CFM} Carburetor ........................................... $35.00
* Racer Brown ST-1 Camshaft and Lifters ............................................ $124.00
* Aluminum-Finned Valve Covers ......................................................... $38.00
* 3.55 Gears w/Sure-Grip Differential ................................................... $89.00
* Aluminum 14" Diameter Mag-Wheels .................................................
* 6.95 x 14" Tires ...............................................................................
* Suspension Upgrade ........................................................................
* Stewart-Warner Tachometer..............................................................
* High-Speed Governor {Automatic Transmission} .................................
* Power Steering ...............................................................................
* Power Brakes .................................................................................
Jack McFarland said that the package Costs $500, plus installation of the parts.
The base 1964 Dart GT costs $2667.00 {F.O.B. Detroit, Michigan}
Jack McFarland >
It is a 'performance car', but not necessarily a Drag Race car. It is designed to
be a compromise between an adequate Low-End and an ample Top-End.
It is designed for Freeway Driving at 55 to 70 MPH. We aim for a 65 MPH range,
and can maintain a 13.1 MPG in Fuel.
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