1969 Dodge Dart GTS for Sale With 9,700 Miles ShownAutoblogKyle EdwardTue, September 22, 2026 at 6:12 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Magazine provenance rarely survives half a century intact, and this Dart's does. Petersen Publishing bought it new through Saddleback Dodge of Santa Ana, Car Craft ran it in the May 1969 issue with headers and 4.30:1 gears, and it posted low-13-second quarter miles before being sold to a San Diego buyer in 1970. Bidding stands at $70,000 with two days remaining and eight bids placed.1969 Dodge Dart GTSBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowMarket data from Classic.com tracks the 1969 Dart market, and M-code cars sit at the top of it. Dodge built 640 of them across a single model year, all with the 727 TorqueFlite, and restored examples have brought $81,000 at auction and $88,000 at Barrett-Jackson, with $40,000 common for lesser cars.AdvertisementAdvertisementProvenance separates this one from a standard restored M-code. Petersen Publishing ownership, a documented Car Craft feature, a 2011 rotisserie refurbishment, Concours Gold at the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals, and Galen's Registry paperwork are a combination few of these can match. Fair value lands between $105,000 and $145,000, with $122,000 most likely. The current bid of $70,000 has two days to run.1969 Dodge Dart GTSBring a TrailerCondition and detailsThe refurbishment returned the car to factory form. Jeff's Resurrections of Taylor, Texas completed a rotisserie job in 2011, stripping and repainting the Dart in its original Dark Green Metallic and reupholstering the buckets and rear bench in green vinyl. It now wears body-color 14-inch steel wheels with hubcaps on Firestone red-line tires over a heavy-duty suspension and an 8¾-inch Sure Grip rear end, with a center console, tachometer, and AM radio inside.1969 Dodge Dart GTSBring a TrailerThe trim tag reads 383, and that is correct. The A13 440 package was a special-order conversion rather than a line-built option, which is why the tag carries E63 and Y39 special order codes while the replica window sticker shows the A13 package, a 3.55:1 axle, and a $3,562.05 total. Verification comes from the M in the fifth VIN position, which is the identifier separating genuine cars from tributes.1969 Dodge Dart GTSBring a TrailerDocumentation travels with it. The sale includes the Car Craft issue signed by Mr. Norm Kraus of Grand Spaulding Dodge, the April 2014 Mopar Collector's Guide feature, a replica window sticker, Galen's Registry paperwork, information boards, and the awards. Braking is by unassisted drums front and rear, which is factory correct and worth understanding before driving it. A pre-purchase inspection from a Mopar specialist should confirm the engine stamping against the registry.1969 Dodge Dart GTSBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeDodgeModelDart GTS 440 (M-code)Year1969Mileage9,700 miles shownEngine440ci Magnum V8 with four-barrel carburetorPower375 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torqueTransmissionThree-speed TorqueFlite 727 automaticDrive typeRear wheel drive with 8¾-inch Sure Grip rear endExterior colorDark Green MetallicInterior colorGreen vinylCurrent bid$70,000 with two days remainingInterested in this car? View the listing here.What makes the Dart GTS 440 uniqueExcess was the entire point. Dodge shoehorned the 440 Magnum into the compact A-body for 1969 only, building 640 in batches between December 1968 and May 1969, and the result made 375 horsepower in a car weighing close to 3,000 pounds. Drag Racing Magazine ran one to 12.7 seconds at 112 mph, a figure that embarrassed exotics costing several times as much.1969 Dodge Dart GTSBring a TrailerCompromise came with it. These cars left the factory with manual steering, manual drum brakes, and no pretense of handling, because the brief was a straight line and nothing else. Mr. Norm Kraus of Grand Spaulding Dodge pioneered the big-block A-body conversion before Chrysler took the project in-house, which is why his signature on the accompanying magazine carries weight with collectors.My takeAt $70,000 with eight bids and two days to run, my call is $122,000, with $145,000 reachable if two collectors chase the magazine history. What makes this exceptional is that the provenance is documented rather than claimed, since Car Craft published the car in May 1969, the Mopar Collector's Guide revisited it in 2014, and the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals awarded it Concours Gold in 2018. What a buyer should still verify is the engine stamping against Galen's Registry, because M-code Darts are among the more frequently faked muscle cars and the fifth VIN digit is the check that matters. Confirm the numbers, then bid on one of the best-documented examples available.AdvertisementAdvertisementDisclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
