The seal has been fixed, which means that the corrosion could be treated and addressed. This is the result of a water leak due to a faulty trunk seal. There is surface corrosion on the inside of the trunk pan. Beyond that, the news regarding the vehicle’s underside is positive. ![]() It is beginning to look nasty and should be addressed sooner rather than later. Problems are developing on both sides where the front inner fenders meet the firewall. When we delve below the surface, this is the rust that causes me the greatest concern. The glass shows no evidence of problems, while the Dart rolls on a spotless set of 14″ Rallye wheels. Some of the adhesive body moldings have fallen off, but the buyer will probably replace the lot when they perform the repaint. The rear bumper is dented, but the rest of the chrome shows no signs of problems. The seller suggests replacing the rear valance, but the rest of the body looks good. The lower front fenders are just beginning to bubble, so fixing those should be easy. The back edges of both rockers are also showing some rust where they meet the quarters, meaning they may require the same treatment. Both lower rear quarter panels will require attention, but patches could be the answer. There is some external rust to tackle, but it isn’t that bad. This has been replaced at some point, and it remains in as-new condition. The original paint is looking pretty tired, so it will need a refresh. The Fiesta Green Swinger would have been a striking-looking car when it was new, and there’s no reason why it couldn’t be once again. ![]() The owner has set a BIN of $8,995, but there is the option to make an offer. ![]() It is located in Melbourne, Florida, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. So I have to thank Barn Finder Larry D for having the eagle-eye find this one. Spotting these types of cars can be difficult, and I always appreciate it when our readers refer them to us. It needs work, but it could be driven and enjoyed as it stands. We’ve seen a few reasonably affordable project cars come across our desks here at Barn Finds in recent times, and this 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger is an excellent example of this trend.
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