When it comes to custom Mopar builds, every once in a while, something pops up that makes the entire hobby stop, lean in, and say, “What on earth did I just look at?” That’s exactly the case with this one-of-a-kind 1968 Dodge Dart Hardtop—better known as “Blow Dart”—rolling across the auction block at Mecum Kansas City on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Built by LexiJ, Inc./RMR Dreamcars out of Hudson, Florida, this Dart represents roughly 2,000 hours of craftsmanship, engineering, and flat-out dedication.
This car isn’t some slapped-together showpiece. It was a feature vehicle at the 2016 SEMA Show, and even today, nearly a decade later, it looks like something fresh off a high-end custom shop floor. An installed 6.2-liter HEMI® HELLCAT V8, complete with a Kenne Bell supercharger, takes this lightweight A-body into an entirely new orbit. Backed by a 4L80E automatic transmission with overdrive and tuned by the pros at House of Boost in Belton, Missouri, Blow Dart delivers the kind of power and drivability most classic builds only dream about.
The suspension and chassis upgrades are just as serious. A Gerst tubular front cradle with coilovers, a Gerst rear suspension, and a Strange 9-inch rear end make sure the Dart can actually handle the brutal output from the HELLCAT. The braking system is equally up to the task thanks to big Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes, and steering precision comes from a power rack-and-pinion setup.
Inside, the Dart mix of old-school style and modern touches hits the sweet spot. You get Rallye bucket seats, a Dakota Digital dash, a Flaming River waterfall steering wheel, and even a Kilduff Lightning Rod shifter—a perfect blend of nostalgia and attitude. Vintage Air keeps things cool, and the custom interior work shows the same level of detail found throughout the rest of the build.
Even the aesthetics received serious attention. The metal bumpers were hydro-dipped to mimic carbon fiber, giving the car a wild, modern twist without ditching the original lines. Custom one-off wheels tie the entire look together, giving Blow Dart the presence of a street-legal concept car.
The 1968 model year itself brought several federally mandated safety and lighting changes, but nothing—and I mean nothing—prepared the world for a Dart like this. If you’re heading to Mecum Kansas City this December, put this one on your must-see list. Builds like this don’t come around often.
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