~*~* 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..!

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 has a "1968 Dodge Dart front grill...production cars had the correct 1969 Dodge dart grills.

* All 1969 "M CODE" 440 Darts had an automatic transmission...this sample car has a 4-Speed transmission.

* This Sample Car has an incorrect 4-speed shifter & center console.

* This sample car did have the correct automatic transmission brake pedal.

* NOTE: the sample blank license plates.

* NOTE: The factory hand written stock number tag.

* Comes with a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY..!

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

RARE...Factory 440-Magnum Dart GTS "M" Code..!

A total of ONLY 640 of these real M-code Darts were built, all were dealer-ordered, and all were the same: a 375hp four-barrel 440 Magnum/Torqueflite, bucket seats, floor shifter, console. No power brakes or steering.

**Opening hood with real scissor type hinges, opening doors with real aspect ratio hinges & opening trunk, steerable front wheels working suspension, wired & plumbed engine compartment, carpet, seat belts, opening glove box, trunk mat, rotating drive shaft with rear wheels. Plus all of the cool working features "THE ORIGINAL" Hwy. 61 put in.

Limited Edition..! ONLY 600 Cars were made.