Concept Car Of The Day: 1968 Dodge Daroo II - AllCarIndex
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The "Daroo II" was a customized Dodge Dart that made its debut at auto shows in the past. This futuristically designed show car was a sleek, topless two-seater created from a Dart GT Sport hardtop. The car was customized by Ron Perau's Imperial Kustoms in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and featured a 340-cubic-inch, 275-h.p. V-8 engine.
The Daroo II was showcased on major auto and custom car show circuits during the winter. Its unique color, "Frosted Fire," was a combination of Artic orange and pearlescent gold fleck, giving the car a sporty and attention-grabbing appearance. The car's performance-oriented styling reflected Dodge's youthful image, according to Bill Brownlie, Dodge's chief stylist.
The Daroo II featured dimensionally reproportioned dimensions, with a lengthened hood and shortened rear deck to keep it within the production Dart's overall length. Rear springs were relocated, and the height of the car was dropped to 42 inches. A streamlined airfoil-type molded roll bar tapered the length of the rear fenders, while a functional air spoiler was sculptured into the rear of the body for added aerodynamic effect.
The interior of the Daroo II featured tufted vinyl and deep foam rubber upholstery with silver trim, color-keyed to the exterior. The driver compartment contained body-contoured individual seats, floating head and foot rests, seat belts, and tangerine tone plush carpeting.
Overall, the Daroo II was a striking and unique show car that captured attention with its futuristic design and performance-oriented styling. Its appearance on the auto show circuit highlighted Dodge's commitment to offering eye-catching vehicles with dependable performance.
