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11/05/2026 1:54 pm
Here are some snaps of Highway 61's beautifully-done 1969 Dodge Dart with the mod top option. The 1/18 replica is really nice and was offered in other replica forms, too. Either a real car or the scale diecast model attract attention with such a vinyl top !
11/05/2026 2:03 pm
Always liked that car. Looks so good in these pics - of COURSE!!
12/05/2026 7:02 am
Mike you might want to check the license plate light before you get a ticket. Love the pictures.
This post was modified 6 months ago by Bob Jackman
12/05/2026 7:36 am
....it's a great model and these are very nice pics! I've seen only a few 1:1 mod-tops but still kick myself for never acquiring at least one scale example. 😔 😔
Topic starter
12/05/2026 10:04 am
Mike you might want to check the license plate light before you get a ticket. Love the pictures.
Lol ! Maybe I can install a James Bond 007 type rotating license plate to ensure both anonymity and utter confusion among spectators, other drivers, and especially the police ! 
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12/05/2026 2:38 pm
My first car was a 68, but it only had the 170ci slant six. But I still enjoyed the car, especially that it was easy to work on.
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Topic starter
12/05/2026 2:48 pm
That slant-six was a reliable engine for Chrysler and many of their cars had it as an initial standard power unit. I think my Dad's 1960 Valiant had it as it's installed power.
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12/05/2026 5:10 pm
@michaeldetorrice One thing about that slant 6 was all the performance parts available for it including hot cams and multi-carb setups. A buddy of mine bought a '63 Dodge Lancer and turned it into quite little sleeper car.
Topic starter
12/05/2026 6:39 pm
Nice ! I had heard the report, too, that Chrysler produced performance parts for their Slant-Six engine, perhaps along the lines that I read that Hudson made some higher performance parts for their strong six-cylinder motor. Marshall Teague may know something about that, I understand !
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13/05/2026 3:10 am
Great photos of your Dart. Being a favorite of car of mine, I have 3 68 and 10 69 Darts by Highway 61.
Topic starter
13/05/2026 3:38 am
Thanks ! It is a cool Dodge automobile and Highway 61 did an excellent job on these 1/18 diecast models. I also have one of H61 1970 Dodge Darts in bright yellow and it is also a favorite.
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13/05/2026 4:59 am
@rich-sufficool ...all those hop-up parts because those engines were available "Down Under" where a "hot six" was commonplace? 🤔 🤔 🤔
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13/05/2026 8:08 am
Mike, I forgot about the 1970 Dart. One of my 69 was actually a 70 Panther Pink.
Topic starter
13/05/2026 10:48 am
Wow, that is quite an exterior color ! I don't think I have ever seen a Dodge Dart, 1:1 or 1:18, in that particular hue. Pretty neat ! ( I wonder if this is Inspector Closeau's automobile, lol ?)
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