The Seneca, Pioneer, and Phoenix trim levels of the Dodge Dart were introduced in 1960.
The base Seneca model was employed on the majority of vehicles coming off the assembly line, but the mid-range Pioneer and top-of-the-line Phoenix helped push the Dart to the top of Dodge’s sales chart.
Dodge’s domestic strategy was revitalized by the Dart lineup, which increased total production to about 368,000 units in 1960.
Customers ordering the Dart could stick with the base 225 six-cylinder or go for more performance by choosing one of two V8s available for this model year. The base unit was the 318, while a 361 served as an option. Dodge expanded the V8 lineup with a 383 in 1961, providing customers with upgraded power.
A 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca 2-door sedan made its way to eBay earlier this week, trying to leave a junkyard for a new home where it could receive a full overhaul.
The car has extensive rust in the normal locations because it is in typical junkyard condition. The most worrying parts of this Dart Seneca are the floorboards and the trunk pan, but altogether, the car has a shape that’s unexpected for one this vintage.
The state of the metal is evident, but what’s going on underneath is far less clear. All we know is that as the Dart rolled off the assembly lines, a 225 was assigned to engage the wheels. There’s still a slant-six under the hood, but no one knows if it’s a replacement or the original machine.
Its condition is also a big enigma, as eBay seller sskstmz did not inspect the engine and can’t tell if it starts or turns over by hand. Considering the car’s overall shape, a seized V8 wouldn’t be surprising, but a good mechanic should be able to decrypt more information with a quick visual inspection in person.
This Dart Seneca’s owner says it would be a fantastic Hemi-powered vehicle, but if the six-cylinder engine is still strong, it might also become a head-turning survivor. There’s still the original key in the ignition.
who wish to visit Brunswick, Nebraska, in order to witness the Dart Seneca firsthand. Given its shape, a trailer will be required to get the car home.