1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440

Compact performance powered by Chrysler 440 Magnum RB V8.

1969 Dodge Dart GTS hardtop photographed in cream; exact GTS trim-family exterior context, not standalone 440-engine proof.

Model line 1969 Dodge Dart GTS hardtop

Engine identity M-code 440 cubic-inch Magnum V8, rated 375 hp in reviewed references

Production reference 640 M-code/A13 Dart GTS 440 cars in reviewed collector references

Authenticity boundary LS23M9 VIN pattern plus fender tag, broadcast sheet, and drivetrain evidence for individual-car claims

Story

1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440

The 1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440 is treated here as the factory M-code big-block version of Dodge's compact GTS hardtop, not as a dealer-built Mr. Norm's GSS or a 1968 Hemi Dart drag package. The public boundary is simple: a 1969 Dart GTS hardtop carrying the 440 cubic-inch Magnum V8, usually discussed by collectors through the M engine-code and A13 440 Engine Conversion Package vocabulary.

The page keeps the production story conservative. Reviewed references consistently point to a small 640-car run, but individual examples still need their own paperwork. A photograph, auction description, or hood badge is context; a real-car claim needs an LS23M9 VIN pattern, fender tag, broadcast sheet or equivalent paperwork, and drivetrain/axle evidence that agrees with the car.

Mechanically, the attraction is the mismatch between compact A-body size and RB big-block torque. The reviewed records link the car to the Chrysler 440 four-barrel engine family, TorqueFlite automatic path, 8.75-inch Sure-Grip rear axle context, heavy-duty suspension/brake records, and GTS trim identifiers. Where paint, interior, stripe, or axle specifics depend on an individual car, this page records examples and authenticity markers rather than claiming universal equipment.

**Rear view of the same stock-presenting cream 1969 Dart GTS shown in the primary exterior; visible body and trim details do not establish the 440 package.**Elise240SX via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Price history

Values

Nominal dollars from original price sheets, auction archives, and approved value references.

Original Price

A verified original price is not yet available for this car.

Market Observations

Auction sale $77,550

Sep 22, 2023 · Mecum Dallas
B5 Bright Blue M-code hardtop LS23M9B300686, represented with a 440/375 HP Magnum, TorqueFlite automatic, comprehensive 2010 restoration, restoration photos, and 455 miles shown. · restored · unknown Mecum records the $77,550 sale. Earlier 2013 and 2017 sales are excluded as repeats of the same chassis. Identity, restoration, equipment, mileage, and condition claims remain auction representations.
1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440 LS23M9B300686
Auction sale $99,000

May 18, 2023 · Mecum Indy
F6 Green M-code hardtop LS23M9B271742, represented with a rotisserie restoration, matching-numbers engine block and transmission, fenderwell headers, original window sticker and broadcast sheet, and Chrysler Registry fender-tag breakdown. · modified · unknown Mecum records the $99,000 sale. The modified build state reflects the represented fenderwell headers and dual exhaust. Identity, rarity, drivetrain originality, restoration, documentation, equipment, mileage, and condition claims remain auction representations.
1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440 LS23M9B271742
High bid $70,000

May 20, 2022 · Mecum Indy
M-code hardtop LS23M9B295062, represented with a nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration, matching-numbers 440 and TorqueFlite, original window sticker, broadcast sheet, fender tag, and Chrysler Registry certificate. · restored · unknown Mecum records the $70,000 Bid Goes On high bid, not a completed sale. Identity, drivetrain originality, restoration, documentation, equipment, and condition claims remain auction representations.
1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440 LS23M9B295062
High bid $35,000

Jul 31, 2018 · Bring a Trailer
M-code hardtop LS23M9B274710, represented with a 2002-2004 refurbishment, replacement rebuilt 1967 440 installed, retained factory engine block, rebuilt TorqueFlite, and 54,000 miles indicated. · modified · unknown Bring a Trailer records the $35,000 high bid with reserve not met. Identity, drivetrain, refurbishment, mileage, early drag-racing history, documentation, and condition claims remain auction representations.
1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440 LS23M9B274710

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Transmission

Factory transmission 727 TorqueFlite automatic

Options

Production source card for the reported 640-car M-code/A13 Dart GTS 440 boundary.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

A13 440 Engine Conversion Package optional · performance · Collector and auction references use A13/M-code language for the factory 1969 Dart GTS 440 package.
M M-code 440 engine identity optional · performance · M engine-code identity is the key model-level boundary for separating this car from 340 and 383 GTS builds.
727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission path optional · performance · The reviewed Sports Car Market example records a 727 automatic transmission with an M-code Dart GTS 440.

Paint

B5 B5 Blue example optional · solid
W1 White example optional · solid
F8 Green example optional · solid
Cream Cream photographed GTS context unknown · solid

Production

Powertrain source card for M-code 440 Magnum and TorqueFlite context; not an engine-bay photograph.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

1969 Dodge Dart GTS M-code 440 by engine · 640 · reported
1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440 hardtop by body · reported

Authenticity

Chassis source card for 8.75-inch axle, 3.54 gears, and brake/suspension checks; not an axle photograph.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

VIN/body identity LS23M9 pattern for a 1969 Dart GTS hardtop with M-code 440 engine identity where original VIN documentation survives · VIN tag, title history, fender tag, broadcast sheet, and original paperwork · fraud detection
Package identity A13 440 Engine Conversion Package / M-code evidence matching the car · Fender tag, broadcast sheet, dealer paperwork, and drivetrain documentation · trim correctness
Drivetrain agreement 440 Magnum engine evidence, TorqueFlite transmission path, and rear-axle ratio records should agree with the documented build · Engine pad, transmission stamping where available, axle tag, broadcast sheet, and restoration records · numbers matching
Photograph boundary GTS photos and video are context only unless tied to a decoded M-code car · Image captions, event records, owner documentation, and decoded car paperwork · fraud detection