New Mr. Norm's Dart Avail.

[Brock Samson]

from the autoblog:
"If you ever ask a 1960's Mopar fan who the king of high performance is, they'll instantly tell you "Mr. Norm!" Owner of Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago, Norm Kraus was known for fitting performance parts to all types of Mopars, and even started the development for factory cars like the 383 and 400 Dart GTS. The king of all Mr. Norm's cars, however, was the Hemi GSS Dart. Each of the cars was fitted with a 426ci Hemi V8 with a pair of Holley carbs, a heavy duty cooling package, and aftermarket headers. In an effort to save weight, a fiberglass hood and front fenders were used, as well as a front bumper and doors stamped for a lighter gauge steel. In addition, the radio, rear seats, exterior mirrors, and window mechanisms were all removed. The result was a non-street legal drag car that could run down into the 10's in the quarter mile, making it the fastest factory built muscle car ever produced.

Forty years later, Mr. Norm is producing a limited run of 21st century Hemi Darts. Serial #1, pictured above, was on the showfloor of the Chicago Auto Show to commemorate the 1960's along with other vehicles to commemorate each decade from the last 100 years. Each car is based on a hand-picked 1968 Dart that is fully restored - the preparation process for the restoration takes 400 hours alone. To ensure that the new Hemi Dart retains its title as the king of muscle cars, engine options include a 610 horsepower 472ci Hemi V8 and a 825 horsepower 572ci Hemi V8 that both run on 91 octane. Follow the jump for more on Mr. Norm and the Hemi GSS Dart or check out the gallery of photos below."


http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1968-dodge-gss-hemi-dart/ 

                 Well..  it's about time! 
I guess if Shelby can do it...

[Troy]

Man, that's two year old news...

Troy

[runninhorn]

welcome to 2005!

[Troy]

Oh, but it's still really cool until you get to the price. 

Troy

[Brock Samson]

    and here i was thinkin i'm perfekt...   

[69_500]

If I'm not mistaken didn't they have a few of those Mr. Norms Darts on display at a few Mopar shows last year? They are even doing a new Mr. Norms Truck as well as a Mr. Norms Challenger for '09.

[hutch]

welcome to 2005!

Whats funny to me is I was just reading about this in one of my 2005 hotrod mags taking care of business this AM after my morning coffee.   

[440fan]

They are not selling very well. People still prefer the originals... Colin Comer has one but it is not for sale.

[hutch]

how much are they asking for and where can  you buy one? 

[Troy]

how much are they asking for and where can  you buy one? 

You can buy it from Mr Norm's of course! Starting (base) price is $149,000 and you can add a sound system for an additional $20,000. You can read about all the cool features and options in the Buyers Information Package (pdf).

Troy

[Death1970Proof]

how much are they asking for and where can  you buy one? 

You can buy it from Mr Norm's of course! Starting (base) price is $149,000 and you can add a sound system for an additional $20,000. You can read about all the cool features and options in the Buyers Information Package (pdf).

Troy

149k!! He is on some good s#i#!!!!!!!

[Troy]

how much are they asking for and where can  you buy one? 

You can buy it from Mr Norm's of course! Starting (base) price is $149,000 and you can add a sound system for an additional $20,000. You can read about all the cool features and options in the Buyers Information Package (pdf).

Troy

149k!! He is on some good s#i#!!!!!!!

Well, it does have a tubular front suspension, Dana 60, and a Hemi so there's about a 1/4 of the price right there. I guess the fact that it's a Mr Norm's car and qualifies for the Mr Norm's Registry adds something to the value as well (but I'm not much for names unless they are attached to the originals). I forgot to mention that upgrading to an all aluminum 528 Hemi adds another $19,000 or so. Honestly, *IF* I had the money, I'd prefer a 68 Hemi Dart "clone" vs the modernized version that they are selling. There were only 40 originals and I'll likely never be able to afford one of those but I can get a customized Dart with a Hemi from any number of builders - probably for less money. Of course, just like any car designed for people with LOTS of disposable income they needed to add the creature comforts to sell enough to make a profit. I don't want leather seats, bling wheels, power windows, or any that other stuff in a Hemi Dart. On the other hand, driving a ridiculously overpowered Hemi Dart on the street is probably somewhat of an ordeal so if I wanted a cruiser or pro-touring type car I'd just swap in a fuel injected small block or modern Hemi. Oh, and I'd stick that stuff in a better looking car...

Troy