Car of the Week: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport Rallye

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When a 340-cid V-8 from a 1969 MoPar became available to Dick Harvey in 1975, he and his brother yanked the original 318-cid V-8 and installed the 340. When that 340 blew in 1990, a 440-cid V-8 was installed. That 440 was short-lived, and during the car’s recent restoration, this built, 400-hp 360-cid V-8 was installed.

The 1974 Dart Sport Rallye as-built​

Chrysler Corp.’s Dodge Division produced Harvey’s Yellow Blaze 1974 Dodge Dart Sport Rallye with a black interior at the Dodge Main Assembly Plant in Hamtramck, Mich. During the ordering process, Harvey checked off just about every box on the dealer order form. Within the MoPar community, it’s now regarded as one of the most-optioned ’74 Dart Sports ever produced. The list of options is extensive but among the most notable options that Harvey checked is that Rallye Package. The car was additionally optioned with functional hood scoops and power disc brakes, but the list doesn’t end there. Harvey also selected the black split-back bench seat; sunroof; canopy vinyl roof; light package; tinted glass; day-night mirror; dual remote painted racing mirrors; rear window defogger; and three-speed windshield wipers with electric washers. The ’74 Dart Sport Rallye was further optioned with bumper guards; a radio; and the rear deck panel stripe and “Up & Over” stripe, as seen in the Hot Rod Magazine ad.

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mongooz said:
i know this is from bevis/butthead, but i don't know anything else about the show. i'm guessing it's not a compliment ??
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He's just sort of a generic 20-something working-class tough guy, the sort that I always pictured as the target market for those bland 70's muscle cars. (Bland to me, obviously lots of people liked them).
 
Love this. Keystones were never my favorite but, so much better than a Camero with hubcaps.
 
Love it except for the bench seat.

I’m significantly taller than most of my family.
So, I have to drive and they don’t get to see well out the windshield.
If someone else drives (never happens), I have to sit in the back seat.
 
dodgechargerfan said:
Love it except for the bench seat.

I’m significantly taller than most of my family.
So, I have to drive and they don’t get to see well out the windshield.
If someone else drives (never happens), I have to sit in the back seat.
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yea...i totally don't get that he did not check the "bucket seat" box. they were available since day one on that model.
i don't think i've ever SEEN a 340 Duster with a bench seat. and that is essentially what this car is.
i mean, if you read the actual article, he checked almost every box there was offered on the build sheet.
why not the bucket seats ?? :shrug:
 
mongooz said:
yea...i totally don't get that he did not check the "bucket seat" box. they were available since day one on that model.
i don't think i've ever SEEN a 340 Duster with a bench seat. and that is essentially what this car is.
i mean, if you read the actual article, he checked almost every box there was offered on the build sheet.
why not the bucket seats ?? :shrug:
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The thinking is - and I haven’t verified one way or the other - is that buckets are cheaper and light (less brackets) ergo, more zoom in your pants for the buck.

You’re right though. If you’re going go that deep into the option list, a couple extra seat brackets aren’t going to make a difference in your quarter mile elapsed times - if one were to ever take it down the track.

There’s the girlfriend effect too. With the floor shifter where it is, and your girlfriend right beside you on the bench….
Stupid, but real in some minds.
 
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