Manhattan Speed Parts '1968 Hemi Dart'

[Paul Ceasrine]

Chronological Order;

This LO23 Dart {Automatic} was 'not' truly sponsored by
Manhattan Speed Shop located at 232 West Broadway in
Lower Manhattan, New York.

It was only lettered 'later',

Mainly, because Pete had purchased so many parts from this Speed Shop and Parts Store, that he lettered the Dart with >
'Manhattan Speed Shop' on the front fender as a courtesy and appreciation.

This LO23 'original' Factory Hemi Dart was an 'Automatic'.
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Though this photo was published in Speed and Supercar {December 1968}

This photo {below} was from much earlier in 1968.

The Dart is 'not' lettered, and is 'not' brandishing any Decals.

Track > West Hampton Drag Strip {Suffolk County} Long Island, New York.

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Chronological Order;

This LO23 Dart {Automatic} was 'not' truly sponsored by
Manhattan Speed Shop located at 232 West Broadway in
Lower Manhattan, New York.

It was only lettered 'later',

Mainly, because Pete had purchased so many parts from this Speed Shop and Parts Store, that he lettered the Dart with >
'Manhattan Speed Shop' on the front fender as a courtesy and appreciation.

This LO23 'original' Factory Hemi Dart was an 'Automatic'.
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Though this photo was published in Speed and Supercar {December 1968}

This photo {below} was from much earlier in 1968.

The Dart is 'not' lettered, and is 'not' brandishing any Decals.

i believe you are correct on the timespan on the decalling Paul. I'd love to see those pics. of it with the Manhattan Speed on front fenders
Now ...........Pete who????????

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[Paul Ceasrine]

This photo is from June 1968

Location > West Hampton Drag Strip {Eastern Long Island}, New York.

Billy Mitchell's 1968 Camaro {427} was running off the
A/MP National Record, which was he set @ 10.98.

The Dart {labeled as a 4-Speed} was actually an Automatic running on an 11.10 {SS/BA Index}.

Yes, this was the 'so-called' Manhattan Speed Shop 'Dart'.

[Paul Ceasrine]

June 1968

Match Race @ West Hampton Drag Strip

Featuring the Motion Performance 1968 Camaro, the 'new' NHRA A/MP National Record Holder.

[Paul Ceasrine]

1968 Super Stock Magazine Nationals {July 19, 20 and 21}

Confirming that Pete's {Manhattan Speed Shop} LO23 Dart
was an SS/BA automatic.

Look at the passenger door side window. The SS/BA Index of
11.10 is 'shoe-polished' on the window.

[Charlie A]

I bow to your greatness!


That is some great research.
That, combined with the bodywork we know is evident puts enough together that someone would have to prove that Daryl's LO23 is NOT this car.
I believe you have a winner!!!!!!


Now to find it's history.
Who else had it and where has it been?

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Charlie A

I bow to your greatness!


That is some great research.
That, combined with the bodywork we know is evident puts enough together that someone would have to prove that Daryl's LO23 is NOT this car.
I believe you have a winner!!!!!!


Now to find it's history.
Who else had it and where has it been?

X2 C

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[71Dartman440]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

1968 Super Stock Magazine Nationals {July 19, 20 and 21}

Confirming that Pete's {Manhattan Speed Shop} LO23 Dart
was an SS/BA automatic.

Look at the passenger door side window. The SS/BA Index of
11.10 is 'shoe-polished' on the window.

Coincidence?

[Paul Ceasrine]

71 Dartman,

Good digging, but they are not the same LO23 Dart's.

The 'Manhattan Dart' was an Automatic with an 8 3/4" Rear.

Herb McAndless had a 4-Speed, with a Dana.