'The Last Budget Economy Musclecar'

[Paul Ceasrine]

1970 Dart Swinger 340

Engine; 340/275 HP,,,,,,,,Car Weight; #3133 lbs.

At a cost of $2808,,,,,,,,,,,

Production numbers; 13,785

Was it the last 'performance car' that was priced under $3000.

[Alex Denysenko]

Not quite Paul, not quite.



http://blog.cardomain.com/2009/04/07...hornet-sc-360/

[Hemi Moose]

I don't know if these AMC cars were really under the $3000 dollar mark, maybe for a striped down base model...the article says the base price of just $2,663 about $40 below the ’71 Duster 340. It was more than competitive with the other compact muscle offered at that time, including the Duster 340 and its twin, the Dodge Demon 340, and the Chevy Nova SS 350 and the Ford Maverick Grabber with the 302...I guess someone here will have to double check those facts & figures.


Or how about a V-8 powered Gremlin...did they even sell any of these units at any of the AMC dealerships.

[tj310]

There were lots of 304 gremlins up here they were pretty quick right out of the box . My brother in law had one with a stick ,man did he beat on that poor sucker.---Trevor

[Hemi Moose]

Your right, I forgot about the little Gremlin X model...but I'm thinking this was a compact car compared to the others.

[Paul Ceasrine]

I guess we'll have to calculate the exact pricing guide.

The 70' Dart Swinger 340,,

Standard equipment was;
* 340/275 Horsepower engine
* Front disc brakes
* 8 3/4" rear, with 3.23 gears (Open-rear)
* 3-Speed Manual Transmission w/Floor-shift
* Heavy-duty suspension
* Firm-ride shocks
* Front sway-bar
* Twin hood scoops
* Dual exhaust
* Tranverse stripe
* Rubber floor mats (Interior flooring)
* E70 x 14" GoodYear tires
* Wheel covers

Options;
* 4-Speed Manual Transmission w/Floor shifter...........$188
* Automatic Transmission...................................... ..........$223
* Power steering.......................................... .......................$85
* Power brakes............................................ .......................$43
* Tinted glass............................................. .........................$33
* Performance hood (painted semi-gloss black)............$23
* AM Radio............................................. ............................$62
* Sure-Grip Posi.............................................. ...................$42
* Wood grain steering wheel............................................$ 32
* White sidewall tires............................................. ............$34
* Chrome exhaust tips.............................................. .........$22
* Rally wheels 14" x 5.5".............................................. .....$84
* Vinyl-top............................................... ............................$89
* Tachometer........................................ .............................$50
* Bumper guards (Front and rear)...................................$24

Performance Results;
* 4-Speed Manual Transmission with 3.23 Gears, w/Sure-Grip Posi
* 14.53 @ 98 MPH
* 0 to 60 = 6.5 seconds

[Paul Ceasrine]

1970 Dart Swinger 340,

Also, '6' new 'High-Impact' colors;
* Hemi Orange
* Plum Crazy
* Banana
* Sub Lime
* Go Mango
* Panther Pink

And (white or black) Dodge Scat-Pack bumblee tranverse stripes.

[Hemi Moose]

The Plymouth Rapid Transit System...and the little 340 Duster.

[Hemi Moose]

Came across this old Plymouth ad...I don't know if these were brand new model prices, or end of the year blow out prices...

[Hemi Moose]