Wraparound Windshield

Built in late 1967, the Dodge Daroo I was a radical factory show car created by Dodge design manager Bill Brownlie in collaboration with George Barris of Barris Kustoms. Based on a 1967 Dodge Dart GT convertible with the rare 383 CID engine, the body was shortened 10 inches at the rear and lengthened 17 inches up front, with a sharp V-nose and low wraparound windshield giving it a futuristic roadster profile. Finished in Pearl Honey Yellow, the Daroo debuted as part of Chrysler’s Scat Pack and Rapid Transit show-circuit displays. Retired after touring in lime-green candy for a second season, the Daroo I later resurfaced in the collection of Steve Juliano.

Andy Saunders' Dodge Daroo I Tribute of Poole, Dorset, UK. Inspired by Dodge’s 1967 factory show car built by Bill Brownlie and George Barris, Andy Saunders' Daroo I Tribute pays homage to one of the most radical Scat Pack-era creations. Based on a 1969 Dodge Dart and reworked to match the original’s 1967 profile, the tribute features a 10-inch shorter rear, 17-inch longer front, V-nose, wraparound windshield, and signature side pipes. Built using only two reference photos and period-correct details, including Parnelli Jones mags and Firestone Goldline Tires, the car was completed in June 2025 after 1,200 hours of work. Saunders debuted the car at the Beaulieu Custom and American Show, honoring the bold design legacy of the original Daroo I.

A Wraparound Windshield is a curved, panoramic-style front glass that extends around the corners of a car’s A-pillars, creating a wider field of view and a more futuristic appearance. First introduced on production cars in the early 1950s, most notably on the Oldsmobile and Cadillac models, it quickly became a hallmark of modern Detroit styling. Customizers embraced wraparound windshields for their dramatic look, especially on hardtops and convertibles. While difficult to chop due to the compound curves, they added instant style and were often featured in full customs and show cars throughout the 1950s and early 1960s.