Sunroof Dart (1973) Question???
Yeah, I realize that I'm quoting an old post here.
I just wanted to add .02 to the above. While I agree with the logic here, I have some slight doubt since the "Convertriple" Dart was a big marketing push for these cars in '73 and I don't think the Dusters had the same media backing for those features. It seems possible that more sunroof/folding seat Dart Sports were produced than similarly equipped Dusters. How those broke down to engine options isn't necessarily a direct correlation but still...
I think this is the common wisdom but in the decades since I bought my Dart, I have had countless strangers approach me about my "ugly" Dart Sport just gushing over it. Nobody has ever, ever, ever said "too bad it's not a Demon!"
Last Spring, a guy in a Silverado (with his family in the truck) chased me into a parking lot and asked if I wanted to sell it...and was visibly disappointed when I told him "thanks but not for a million bucks." My girlfriend (who was with me at the time and unsure of why I was so attached to my old car) thought that was just the coolest thing.
Outside of the Mopar and car collector community, I don't think people really care that much or notice the differences between the model years.
I will say this: Dart Sports in particular don't photograph as well as other versions of the A-body coupes...but in person, the lines hold up well. Doing a Google Image search always makes me a bit queasy...but out on the open road, or parked at a cruise night, it looks about as good as any other version, IMO.
Yeah, I realize that I'm quoting an old post here.
I just wanted to add .02 to the above. While I agree with the logic here, I have some slight doubt since the "Convertriple" Dart was a big marketing push for these cars in '73 and I don't think the Dusters had the same media backing for those features. It seems possible that more sunroof/folding seat Dart Sports were produced than similarly equipped Dusters. How those broke down to engine options isn't necessarily a direct correlation but still...
I think this is the common wisdom but in the decades since I bought my Dart, I have had countless strangers approach me about my "ugly" Dart Sport just gushing over it. Nobody has ever, ever, ever said "too bad it's not a Demon!"
Last Spring, a guy in a Silverado (with his family in the truck) chased me into a parking lot and asked if I wanted to sell it...and was visibly disappointed when I told him "thanks but not for a million bucks." My girlfriend (who was with me at the time and unsure of why I was so attached to my old car) thought that was just the coolest thing.
Outside of the Mopar and car collector community, I don't think people really care that much or notice the differences between the model years.
I will say this: Dart Sports in particular don't photograph as well as other versions of the A-body coupes...but in person, the lines hold up well. Doing a Google Image search always makes me a bit queasy...but out on the open road, or parked at a cruise night, it looks about as good as any other version, IMO.