1966 Dodge D/Dart ~ 'Mystery, Myth and Misconception'

15} May 1, 1966

According to documentation, the 'First' 1966 Dodge 273/275 HP Dart GT's with the
Code 'D66-HP-1' were shipped out.

One of the {WW-1 White} Dart GT 4-Speeds was shipped directly to;

Atlantic Dodge
657 S. Atlantic Avenue
Los Angeles, California

Note: This Dart had the 'Headers by Doug' {in Trunk Compartment} installed at the Dealership,
along with some 'minor tuning'.

Note; Added, were Cragar S/S Wheels {14" x 6"}, and Prowler 'Eliminator' Cheater Slicks {8.00" x 27.25" Tall}.

Note; Added was a 3" Steel-Bracket on the Pinion-Snubber, to help prevent Rear-Axle rotation.




'Car Craft Magazine' Performance Test

Performed........... May 1966
Location..............'Lions Dragstrip' - Wilmington {Long Beach}, California
Test Team.......... 'Gearlords Car Club' - Altoona, California
Car Driver........... Charlie Allen {Dodge Factory-backed Super/Stock and Funny Car Drag Racer}

Performance....... 14.33 @ 94.21 MPH

Article in 'Car Craft Magazine' {August 1966}