1974 Dodge Dart Custom review from North America
"Awesome car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heat lines were cut by previous owner.
Air conditioning trouble until I took it out.
Radiator went.
Engine and transmission mounts went.
Fuel pump went.
Alternator went.
Carburetor went.
Push-rods and rockers broke.
Roof lining tore where it connects at the back window.
Ignition coil went out.
General comments?
This is a great old car!
Muscle cars ended in '71 but '74 in my opinion was REALLY the last year for any power and muscle.
This is a 4 door not a muscle car, but it has been great. Sure, a lot of things have gone out, but hey it's 31 years old and has 106,000 miles (not bad at all for a '74 but still over 100,000)
I replaced each and every thing as it went out with no regrets, and right now it is running great with no problems.
Nothing has gone wrong with the engine or transmission. Things have gone out, but that's normal after 31 years and 100 k miles. The internal engine has not had or caused any problems, and the same with the transmission.
The interior is in great condition besides the roof lining near the back window. The seats are vinyl benches front and rear, but the front bench has split high-back seat backs and a fold down arm rest. No tears or rips in upholstery anywhere, except for on either side of the dash, but not noticeable unless you look for it, and the rear roof lining at rear window, which I will take to an upholstery repair shop.
Plenty of power, especially right from a stop, and not too bad gas mileage for a 5.2 liter.
Very comfortable!
Powerful!
Smooth riding!
I love this car and it's in great condition!
No rust anywhere on the whole car (AZ car).
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| 1974 - Dart Custom 225 slant 6 Never has a car given me so much for so little in return |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 103000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2005 |