Joseph Newhouse wrote: “For 1962, the Dodge Dart was downsized; the three-tier model line-up was retained, but the Dart Seneca was replaced by the Dart, the Dart Pioneer was replaced by the Dart 330, and the Dart Phoenix was replaced by the Dart 440.” The new styling was generally not well received. After years of positioning itself as a mid-line brand, above entry-level Plymouth but below range-topping Chrysler, Dodge introduced a line of automobiles in 1960 to take on economy models from Ford, Chevrolet, and by default, Plymouth. You must be an AutoBidMaster member to perform this action. 1962 Dodge, Dart Phoenix Convertible Black Book Value: $39,000.00 Call for Price | (281) 530-6000. A thick coat of dust covers the medium blue metallic paint and all the tires are flat. Once there, a thorough cleaning with soapy water revealed the car had some patina and minor damage due to skirmishes with other objects. 3 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 1. This base 440 sedan is powered by the bullet-proof 225 cubic inch slant six engine coupled to a push button-operated automatic transmission.

In the meantime, all gasoline and brake lines were flushed out along with the entire cooling system. But the body was rust free, the engine still clad in factory red paint and the trunk looked like new with the original spare and jack. He was a log scaler – often working out of town and drove his car sparingly.

"The 1962 Dodge Dart covered in dust in the same spot it had not moved from for more than 40 years.All the tires were flat after more than 40 years storage.The trunk holds the original spare tire, jack, jacking instructions and an unused set of chains ready for 1960s' winter driving.The jacking instructions had fallen from where they were glued to the inside of the trunk.Veteran tow truck driver Murray Chambers putting air in tires for the flatbed ride to the shop.The Dart basks in sunshine for the first time in nearly five decades.The odometer shows the Dodge Dart had traveled just 36,347 miles when it was last driven.The Dart being winched onto Murray Chambers’ flat deck.Longtime Vancouver Chrysler dealer Lawson-Oates left its mark on the 1962 Dodge Dart before it was sold as a new car.Some diesel oil in the cylinders, new plugs, points and condenser along with some gas down the carburetor fired up the slant six power plant.Veteran car hauler Murray Chambers was called in to air up the tires and get the car on his ramp truck for the journey to a shop that could assess the car and try to revive it. Ownership of the car passed from Doug’s grandfather to his grandmother May Todd, who didn’t drive, and then to their daughter who also didn’t drive.“It was always spoken about as the old car in the garage by the family,” Doug reflects. Photos by David Newhardt, courtesy Mecum Auctions.

The old wooden door is stuck with overgrown weeds and vines clogging the access. The brakes required a new master cylinder and wheel cylinders to ensure the hydraulic brakes would function properly and safely.

Nobody has lived here for quite some time.But in that garage, which is part of the downstairs portion of the house, sits a time capsule stored there from a time when automobiles were distinctive, had character and said something about the owners. The odometer indicates the car had traveled just 37,000 miles in the few years it was in use.

aedwards@peakco.com365 Bloor St East, Toronto, ON, M4W3L4, www.postmedia.comUnauthorized distrbution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.Steve McQueen's last movie car has just surfaced in a barnWe encourage all readers to share their views on our articles using Facebook commenting 'Building something cool for low money is what it’s all about' Postmedia columnist Douglas Todd with the car his grandfather purchased new – now unearthed after more than 40 years storage. You are bidding on a lot with a Future Sale date. The information provided here was known to be true at when the vehicle was manufactured.

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