~*~* PLEASE NOTE ~*~*

This is a "Pre-Production SAMPLE Model" From "Hwy. 61 / Diecast Promotions".

This car was made to approve the color combinations of exterior & interior colors, graphics placement, options, wheels, tires, fit & finish prior to going into manufacturing production...!

This collectible does come with "CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY"..!

I purchased this sample car directly from Fred Ertl III / Hwy. 61.

The car is in excellent condition, clean, no missing or broken parts, it does have a small paint touch up on roof.

This sample car does not come in a box..!

The car you see in these photos is the car we will ship out. We will pack very carefully.

ONLY ONE AVAILABLE..."Sold As Is"

** PLEASE CALL: 507-437-3663...prior to ordering if you have any questions or would like more info on this car.

This is a Rare Factory Sample Car..!

*~*~* Some of the issues on this Sample Car that was corrected for the production cars. (As seen in these photos.) *~*~*

* This sample car was originally specked out as a STOCK appearing car. Then final was a Super Street Car.

* Sample car has a stock 340 engine.

* Sample has "340" emblems on hood scoops.

* Sample has Sample Hood Pin place holders.

* Sample has "1969 Wheel Covers"...production car has Cragar mag wheels.

* Sample has wrong street tires...production has slicks & skinnies.

* Sample car does not have the rear spoiler.

* The "Bumble Bee" stripe is placed too far forward.

* Sample car has a CHROME gas cap...production car is painted green.

* Sample Car front grill has CHROMED EDGES...production car is all black.

* Sample car is missing the trunk lock.

* Sample car is missing the black paint detail on the "jack" lift mechanism.

* Sample car has "wheel well" trim...production car does not have them.

* Sample car is missing the front & rear bumper guard black cushions.

* Sample car has "AMBER" inner tail lights...should be RED.

* Sample Car has the "Dart Swinger" emblems on the rear quarter panel like the 1970 Darts...1971 production car is on the front fenders.

* Sample gas wrong license plates...production car is "440DART".

* Sample car has a BLACK shifter...production car is chrome.

* Sample has a BLACK shift ball...production is white.

* Sample Car is missing the silver trim on horn button.

* Sample car is missing the silver trim around the gauges on dash panel.

* Sample car has an all silver bell housing...production car just had a silver inspection cover painted silver.

* NOTE: The factory hand written stock number.

* Comes with a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY..!

***************** Specifications of The Production Car ******************

This is a 600 Piece Limited Edition car..!

ONLY 2 colors of the"1971 DODGE DARTS" were produced by Highway 61..!

Great color combination..!

440 Big Block 4-speed, dual scoop Sport Hood, hood pins, rear Go-Wing, Cragar mag wheels.

**Opening hood, doors & trunk, all with correct style hinges, steerable front wheels, working suspension, wired & plumbed engine compartment, sliding & tilting front seats, carpet, seat belts, opening glove box, trunk mT, rotating drive shaft with rear wheels.

Plus all of the cool working features "THE ORIGINAL" Highway 61 put in.