1966 Dodge D/Dart ~ 'Mystery, Myth and Misconception'
D/Dart,
Was put together so the Darts would be available by May 1st, 1966 -
So that the Racers could get their cars 'prepped' by the time of the NHRA Springnationals in June 1966 at Bristol, Tennessee.
According to Delivery Literature
Ted Spehar and Ralph Costa of Birmingham, Detroit were 'the first' to get a 1966 Dodge 'D/Dart'. Ralph was a
successful Drag Racer with a 1965 Barracuda 273/235 HP 'The Politician' classed in 'F/SA' in 1965.
In 1966, Ralph was a 'partner' with the famous 'Mad Scientist' - Ted Spehar, owner of the 'Skunkworks Shop' an
old Texaco Gas Station on Maple Avenue just off Woodward Avenue in Birmingham.
Ted's Shop was a Haven for Mopar Factory Techs and Gearheads.
This 1966 Dodge 'D/Dart' ....... '1 of 50'
D/Dart,
Was put together so the Darts would be available by May 1st, 1966 -
So that the Racers could get their cars 'prepped' by the time of the NHRA Springnationals in June 1966 at Bristol, Tennessee.
According to Delivery Literature
Ted Spehar and Ralph Costa of Birmingham, Detroit were 'the first' to get a 1966 Dodge 'D/Dart'. Ralph was a
successful Drag Racer with a 1965 Barracuda 273/235 HP 'The Politician' classed in 'F/SA' in 1965.
In 1966, Ralph was a 'partner' with the famous 'Mad Scientist' - Ted Spehar, owner of the 'Skunkworks Shop' an
old Texaco Gas Station on Maple Avenue just off Woodward Avenue in Birmingham.
Ted's Shop was a Haven for Mopar Factory Techs and Gearheads.
This 1966 Dodge 'D/Dart' ....... '1 of 50'
