gm1236
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I had one back in the 80’s and I saw one the other day, but those are the only 71’s I have ever seen. Anybody know how many were built and what was the last year for the GT?
71 dart GT?
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Some good reading here. Pay attention especially to "7071DartGTReg" That was Bruce (RIP). He was a living encyclopedia about these cars, as well as my friend.
1971 Dart GT, Do They Exist?
1971 Dart GT, Do They Exist?
Dartsun
Mopar Dude
I’m not sure how many were built. Pretty sure 71 was last year for Dart GT
I'm rebuilding a 70 GT right now! Yep 71 was the last year. 70-71 GTs all are based on 2 door Dart Customs (VIN stars with LH23) and there should be a Dart Custom logo on the glove box door. They were all bucket seat console cars. I tried to get Glovier to figure out how many LH23 cars were built those years - offered to pay him to do it and NEVER EVEN GOT A RESPONSE... A-body guys never get no respect.
Coolest thing on 71s is the big chromed pot metal logo that says Dart GT on the rocker panel on both sides - One year only piece for a car that was rare to start with...
I sure miss Bruce
Coolest thing on 71s is the big chromed pot metal logo that says Dart GT on the rocker panel on both sides - One year only piece for a car that was rare to start with...
I sure miss Bruce
Dartsun
Mopar Dude
My buddies 1970 Dart GT is a buckets with column auto slant. Gold with green interior, Seems to be original. Dustin
In ‘71 they built approximately 1,255 GT’s. That’s not an exact number, it’s from a percentage of production.
There’s a couple threads with info on them, the main one is already linked. I’ve got 2, both are 318’s, auto on the console cars. They had registry numbers when Bruce had the registry going.
There’s a couple threads with info on them, the main one is already linked. I’ve got 2, both are 318’s, auto on the console cars. They had registry numbers when Bruce had the registry going.
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gm1236
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That’s guys, My 71 was a 318, ac, buckets console, 8 3/4, Kelsey hays disc, front sway bar and heavy duty leaf springs, rim blow wheel. It was white with a black vinyl top and black interior. It was in tough shape, hit hard drivers quarter and lots of rot. I turned it into a very successful bracket car. Sold it in 1992 and never saw it again. Wish I had it back, at the time I didn’t think it was a rare car.
DartGTDan
'71 Dart GT Fan
I have owned my '71 Dart GT since August 18th of 2003. Factory equipment on my car included 318, 2-bbl, A904 auto (console shifter with bucket seats), A/C, PS (Federal), Rimblow steering wheel, manual drums (front & rear), 3.23:1 sure-grip 8 3/4" rear-end.
When I first acquired my car I did some research with Chrysler Historical (an employee perk). The gentleman I spoke with told me there was a fire that destroyed many of the records they had. However he told me ~1.3% of the 96,*** production for 1971 were GT cars. Unfortunately, he had no recollection/information to differentiate between slant 6 vs. V-8 cars.
Every '71 GT will have the A65 on the fender tag, but I'm not sure every GT was a bucket seat console car. I've seen one other '71 GT, at the 2005 Mopar Nationals, that was a column shift with bucket seats but no console. Also, my car does not have "Custom" on the glove box door (or anywhere else). The only badging it has is Dart GT on the rockers and DODGE on the trunk lid.
I have made some changes to my car. I have added an Edelbrock LD4B intake & 1406 4-bbl carburetor with Lokar throttle and "kickdown" cables, MP electronic ignition, MP viscous fan, dual exhaust (factory manifolds with FlowMaster 40s using 2 1/4" pipes), SSBC front disc brakes, AutoMeter Z-Series gauges (tach, oil pressure, water temperature & volt meter), '70 Rallye wheels (14 X 5 1/2" small bolt pattern), functional '70 twin hood scoops (4" holes and seals (from Detroit Muscle Technologies), V21 style paint treatment (hood, scoops and cowl using gloss black), a '69 Charger flip-top gas cap, 2012 Jeep Wrangler headlamps (on relays) and MAD Electrical style wiring modifications.
When I first acquired my car I did some research with Chrysler Historical (an employee perk). The gentleman I spoke with told me there was a fire that destroyed many of the records they had. However he told me ~1.3% of the 96,*** production for 1971 were GT cars. Unfortunately, he had no recollection/information to differentiate between slant 6 vs. V-8 cars.
Every '71 GT will have the A65 on the fender tag, but I'm not sure every GT was a bucket seat console car. I've seen one other '71 GT, at the 2005 Mopar Nationals, that was a column shift with bucket seats but no console. Also, my car does not have "Custom" on the glove box door (or anywhere else). The only badging it has is Dart GT on the rockers and DODGE on the trunk lid.
I have made some changes to my car. I have added an Edelbrock LD4B intake & 1406 4-bbl carburetor with Lokar throttle and "kickdown" cables, MP electronic ignition, MP viscous fan, dual exhaust (factory manifolds with FlowMaster 40s using 2 1/4" pipes), SSBC front disc brakes, AutoMeter Z-Series gauges (tach, oil pressure, water temperature & volt meter), '70 Rallye wheels (14 X 5 1/2" small bolt pattern), functional '70 twin hood scoops (4" holes and seals (from Detroit Muscle Technologies), V21 style paint treatment (hood, scoops and cowl using gloss black), a '69 Charger flip-top gas cap, 2012 Jeep Wrangler headlamps (on relays) and MAD Electrical style wiring modifications.
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All of his books don't list GT's for 70 or 71. No wonder why he didn't respond. He doesn't know they exist. LOL
MileHighDart
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That all sounds like good stuff to me!
Tony Schreurs
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I know this post is old but I have a factory A65 1971 Dodge Dart GT that was also documented on Bruce’s site before he died. It was light gold but now it’s B5 blue. When Bruce’s site was up and running they’re was only a dozen or do of these cars posted and they’re is little to no information on these cars. But I sure love mine as it was my mother’s for 12 years. It was all original with slant six and 7 1/4 rear, all drum brakes but sweet rim blow, buckets, console and black vinyl top. It’s now a 360/737 323 8 3/4 rear. This summer will be her first V8 voyage.
Tony Schreurs
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Please post your 1971 Dodge Dart GT here for us all to look at. Any info on these cars will be appreciated. This car is in Victoria BC
Tony Schreurs
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Here are some interior pictures of the 71 dart GT!! The front seats are getting redone in the summer. I have to buy 70 dart bucket seat covers from classic industries and use the Center badge on the old seats because the 1971’s are not available.
Tony Schreurs
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Here’s how the car was when my mom purchased it and also the A65 in the vin!!
Sweet ride, Tony. Those 71 only Dart GT badges on the rocker panels have to be the most elaborate least obtainable pieces of trim of any type.
Tony Schreurs
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Can you imagine if somebody stole those! And thx for the reply. Good thing it’s inside a garage. When I got the car from my parents they’re was only one screw in the emblem on the drivers side. I’ve done slot of work in the last year and a half to it. Lucky to find a small bolt rear out of a 66 barracuda
Tony Schreurs
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Is that a 71 swinger you own?
71dodgechargerrt
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Nice looking car?
Tony Schreurs
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Here’s one someone sent me in Nanaimo bc Vancouver island. Never saw it personally but it looks legit. I mean where in the world are you going to find those emblems when they don’t reproduce use!
DartGTDan
'71 Dart GT Fan
See post #8 for some info/details about my car.
Here are some pictures of it:
Here are some pictures of it:
1255 my book says
Tony Schreurs
Active Member
Wow yes that’s a beauty and a nice example. That’s the original colour of my B5 blue one as you can see the fender tag I kept original. I also have the lower rocker chrome put away in my garage. Makes me want to put it back on after seeing yours. Thx for the reply
Tony Schreurs
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Was your a factory v8 with an 8 3/4 rear because mine wasn’t?
Tony Schreurs
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Never mind I see yours is a factory v8
Tony Schreurs
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No CUSTOM on my glove box either!
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