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03/08/2021 8:33 am
The Dartline was a spring moulding option introduced in April 1958 by Chrysler. Rather than pay the extra charge for the moulding, most buyers opted for the more expensive Saratoga. As a result, these Dartlines are rather rare. Below is an internet picture of a 4 door Dartline. In addition, a Dartline in 1/43 scale.
03/08/2021 8:42 am
Learn something new everyday. Thanks Ken. Who made the model?
Topic starter
03/08/2021 8:59 am
I built the model from a Western Models 1958 Chrysler kit. I had to add the wire moulding to make it into a Dartline.
03/08/2021 9:38 am
I like what you did there, Ken!
Chrysler really downgraded the Windsor for 1958, moving it to the shorter wheelbase Dodge/DeSoto Firesweep chassis. No longer a "real" Chrysler!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
03/08/2021 10:36 am
A very nice job. I never heard of the Dartline, let alone ever seen one.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
03/08/2021 11:44 am
Wow, Ken. Way more talent than I have. Very cool and I never knew about this car.
03/08/2021 12:32 pm
Interesting. Add me to the list of those who had never heard of the Dartline. Maybe this is where they got the idea for the name Dodge Dart.
03/08/2021 12:38 pm
Great job with the modification. Always interesting to replicate some unusual production car.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
