Manhattan Speed Parts '1968 Hemi Dart'

[Terry Witzel]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Tha Manhattan - LO23

Daryl,

Pete M***** is no longer with us.

Further information from Al Ripolla was,

After Pete got the Dart in April 1968, it was brought to his Garage on Delafield Avene in Riverdale, in the Bronx.

They pulled the Cylinder Heads, and sent them to Jack Merkel
for a complete Competition Valve-Job and CC'ing.

The block was left alone, other than a Deep Oil Pan.
Al remembers that they didn't pull the Engine, because
Pete didn't have a lot of extra cash.

Al remembers that Pete went with an Engle 'Solid-Lifter Camshaft'
and Racer Brown components, which he purchased from either Manhattan Speed Parts, or Bronx Speed Shop.

But it took Pete about 2-Months to get the Dart out and running.

Looks like Pete Marzec was from Riverdale, Ny

[fullmetaljacket]

I have pictures of the existing building where Manhattan Speed was located through out the late 60's into the 70's.
Has any more info been found on this Dart. I suspect I can find some info by sniffing around since I knew the owners and their Sons for a long time.

[Charlie A]

Get over to the Hemi Dart topic and message "liteweight" He has the Dart believed to be the Manhattan Dart.

[Liteweight]

I currently own the Manhattan Speed Hemi Dart. I haven't been able to make a connection with the owners to my car. Joe Dotto if I remember right . Spoke with him but he told me he doesn't remember sponsoring a Dart. He was into Fords.
If you could speak with him again maybe......???
I know 100% this is the car now

Liteweight

[fullmetaljacket]

Yes, I had connected you guys if I remember. I see Joe's son from time to time. Joe was indeed into Fords but there were a few guys running that crazy shop back then and maybe the Dart was not priority. Joe had quite a few Ford parts and rare engines in the basement of the main store for years. I saw his cammer on a stand.
I'll try and see what else I can uncover when the time allows. I love this stuff.
I'm pretty much sure that it is the car in question as well. Congrats.

[Liteweight]

I would appreciate that. Been looking for over 10 years now and any new info would be great. Thankyou

Liteweight

[Liteweight]

BTW fullmetaljacket. Is this you Lee?

Liteweight