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Listing Details: 1970  '70 Dart 340 Swinger FM3 Panther Pink 9,500 unrestored miles!
 
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Your are looking at a true surviving example of 1970 340 Dart Swinger factory finished in legendary FM3 Panther Pink with only 9,500 actual miles on the odometer.  The car was originally purchased by the first owner's mother as a graduation gift.  His friends continually teased him about the pink color.  Embarrassed by it, the Pink Swinger became a garage queen.  The car has since joined the ranks of those much sought after Mopar's that are both rare and desirable. 

She was even featured in the November 1987 issue "Muscle Cars" magazine article by Tony DeFeo titled "Pink Panther, '70 Dart Swinger with 4100 original miles."  A copy of the magazine is included with the car, as is original owners manual and IBM Card. 

As is the case with the rest of the car, the factory original 340-4barrel V8 has not been restored or rebuilt.  The car starts with one turn of the key, runs and drives fine with no signs of oil burning.  Some of the areas in the engine compartment shows the proper patina, a testament of a 30+ year-old unestored original.  Original belts, hoses, plug wires, and even original Goodyear Polyglas E70X14 bias-ply tires testify both to its unrestored factory original status and low mileage.

The body panel fit on this car is excellent.  The doors and deck lid close and fit with ease, with tight even gaps.  The 36 year-old FM3 Panther Pink has aged gracefully, showing only a few smile lines, stone chips and minor road rash on the hood and front fenders are the only evidence of its age.  Factory "OK" grease marks still persist on the rear license plate.

The interior reflects the remarkably low mileage.  Upholstery and seating show minimal wear, there isn't even the typical 'bite marks' found where the seat back meets the cushion.  The dash is also in very good condition, no cracks or warping.  All the switches work.  The original build sheet is probably still waiting to be discovered somewhere in the cabin.

Underbody is what you'd expect, light surface rust on suspension components parts that came bare from the factory.  Undercoating on the floor pans wheel wheels is typical for the era, and the likely reason this Pink Lady is so well preserved.  A careful cleaning and detail of the underside would get it to stand up without the need restore it. 

The hood scoops on this 340 give this muscle car a look of performance. The black bee stinger stripe gives the car attitude.  This FM3 Panther Pink Dart Swinger is the very meaning of Mopar's "Big Bang for your Buck" performance image.  

According to visual inspection performed by Appraiser Greg Denk Sr. of I-Van, this car deserves a condition grade of #2. No comparable vehicle can be found on the World Wide Web.  A copy of that inspection will be made available upon request to registered bidders.  Happy Bidding! ~Patrick Krook, Owner, Show Your Auto LLC

Decoding of Fender Tag: Botttom to Top, Left to Right

Code Description
E55 340 - 4 Barrel (6 - Barrel w/ A53 Code)
D32 H-D A-727 TorqueFlite Trans / Some Years A-998
LM23
L = Dodge Dart / Demon
M = Medium
23 = 2 Door Hardtop
H0R
H = 340 275HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
0 = 1970
R = Windsor, ONT, CAN
320425 Sequence Number '320425'
FM3
Paint Code: Panther Pink
L2X9
Trim Grade/Style/Color
L = Low
2 = Vinyl Bench
X9 = Black
TX9 Upper Door Frame: Black / Black Velvet
623 Date Built: 6 / 23 / 1970
062856 Order Number: 062856
FM3 Roof Type OR Color:  Panther Pink
M43 Grill Surround Molding
N41 Duel Exhaust w/o Tips
N42 Chrome Duel Exhaust Tips
R11 Music Master Radio AM
V21 Performance Hood Treatment
V8X Transverse Stripe - Black
Y05 Built to U.S. Specifactations
END End of Codes


Color: 
FM3 Panther Pink
A/C:
Miles: 
9,489
Cruise: 
Doors: 
2
Tilt: 
Engine: 
340 V8
Power Locks: 
Transmission: 
Automatic
Power Steering: 
Drive Train: 
RWD
Power Seats: 
Body Type: 
Hardtop
Power Brakes: 
 
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Condition:
Outstanding 2
Originality
Unrestored Factory Original
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Stereo: 
Location: 
Jefferson City, MO

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1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

1970 FM3 Panther Pink 340 Cuda 9,500 original unrestored miles, for sale

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