Bagott Motors Palouse, WA: 1965 Dodge Dart

[Bailey Guns]

I came across this old Dodge dealership in Palouse, WA this afternoon. They have a 1965 Dodge Dart GT (could be a 66...not sure) in the showroom window that is in unbelievably good, original condition. I was told the paint is original. The only thing I noticed that wasn't original were the hubcaps.

The car was sold to a Palouse resident on May 5, 1967. The plates on it say "Buds66" so I'm thinking it may be a 66. But the caption on the first picture says it's a 65. Whatever. It's still a fantastic looking car.

I got the the first picture off of FB. I don't know when it was taken. Not too terribly long ago considering there's a rather newish (this century, anyway) Dodge Dakota in one of the photos. I took the second picture today. I'm gonna try to find out the story on it. The dealership is just an auto repair shop now. Looks like they stopped selling cars a few years ago.

I needed to lighten up a bit after this weeks events. Thought some of you might be interested in a change of pace.

[ray1970]

I've owned three Darts. Well, technically a Dodge Dart, a Plymouth Valiant, and a Plymouth Scamp.

Just think, some day in the future some guy is going to post a similar thread about this really cool old Honda Civic at the little shop in town. He won't recall if it's a 2006 or maybe a 2005 but either way it's still a classic.

[hobowh]

I had 3 of them as well. 2 1973 swingers, and a 74 4 door. Had a lot of fun with those cars, and the most expensive one only cost me 300 bucks.

[Great-Kazoo]

Based on the picture, that's a 66.

This is a 65 taillight

[OtterbatHellcat]

Nice idea Bailey, thanks. It's a cool car for sure.

[Gman]

I went airborne in an old Dodge Dart like that in the '70s with my maternal grandfather. The way back to our house in Spring, TX you had to go up and over the railroad tracks and make an immediate left. My grandfather turns to me to ask where to turn and we launched over the RR tracks. I was pointing to the left as we flew right by the turn. Both of our heads touched the roof. We agreed to not discuss the issue with anyone and kept that to ourselves.

[Bailey Guns]

Spring, TX was where I spent my early years.

[ray1970]

I miss those Spring gun shows.

[OtterbatHellcat]

We agreed to not discuss the issue with anyone and kept that to ourselves.

Good call. I'm sure Grandma really didn't need to hear that particular story.


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[GilpinGuy]

My first car was a 1970 Dart. The back seat was the size of a twin bed and was, ahem....., used as such many a time.