Man can’t believe how cheap he got Dodge Dart for, what’s the seller hiding?

  • An American car restorer recently bought a fourth-generation Dodge Dart for just $3,000
  • He wondered if the seller was hiding something
  • He plans to sell the car for $20,000

Published on Jul 19, 2024 at 3:38 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Jul 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

An American car buyer recently found himself in a peculiar situation when he purchased a fourth-generation Dodge Dart for just $3,000.

It seemed like a great price, but the man was wary that it might be too good to be true.

He wondered if the seller was hiding something important about the car from him.

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Dodge Dart brought for just $3000

Maybe there’s something wrong with the car’s condition?

Or is it related to some illegal stuff?

Thousands of questions and just one answer – the car is cheap!

The story of this car is covered on YouTube by Percepcar USA.

The Dodge Dart, produced from 1959 to 1976, has a storied history and is a favorite among classic car enthusiasts.

So, the man’s concerns are quite valid.

The discovery happened unexpectedly when the new owner took a taxi ride in the very same Dodge Dart.

The taxi driver, tired of driving the old car, mentioned he was looking to sell it.

Seizing the opportunity, the passenger offered $3,000, and the driver accepted immediately.

A quick transaction took place and the new owner drove home, thrilled with his purchase but puzzled by the car’s strange condition.

Determined to uncover the truth, the new owner decided to restore the car.

The first step was a thorough cleaning, costing him around $500.

After the decades of dust were removed, the Dodge Dart started to shine again.

Plans to sell the car for a better price

As the restoration work continued, it became clear that the car had undergone some restoration over the years.

However, it didn’t seem like anything too major had been done, which only further begged the question – what was the catch?

The man now plans to sell the car for a staggering $20,000 in an auction.

Vintage cars often sell for a high price at auctions, just like the Land Rover owned by Queen Elizabeth that was brought by an Indian businessman.

However, in some cases, people can’t just put a price tag on their valuable car, just like the man who denied selling his Duesenberg to Jay Leno.

One thing is certain, this car will have had a serious inspection and a serious clean.


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Daksh Chaudhary

Meet Daksh: Not your typical pro, but definitely a pro at being fascinated by supercars, tech, and all things futuristic. When he's not nose-deep in work, catch him glued to anime screens or lost in the pages of a good book.