A Diamond In The Rough on 2040-cars
Brooklin, Maine, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:360
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Red
Make: Dodge
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Magnum
Trim: XE
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Mileage: 88,232
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: XE
Exterior Color: White
1978 Dodge Magnum XE
This car is truly one of a kind. Only produced between 1978 and 1979, this was Dodge's last attempt at a muscle car before the front-drive K-car took over. I had bought this last spring (2012) intending on restoring it and making it a righteous cruiser...unfortunately, I don't have the time, money, or know-how this car deserves, so I'm hoping to find someone who can do this car up right.
It's got 88,000 original miles, a 360 (I replaced the stock 2bbl with an Edelbrock 4bbl) with an A904 3-speed automatic, Sure-Grip rear end, factory T-tops, a factory original digital clock (that still works!), 4 brand new Jetzon Revenger GTs, and a brand new Alpine CD deck and speakers.
When I got it, I had a lot of body work done - the trunk pan was replaced, along with the driver's side rear fender...with a little more work, she'll be ready for a new coat of paint. The interior is complete, but it needs some work. Basically, the foundation for a sweet ride is there - it just needs some finish work to be complete.
I've put almost $3000 into it, and I have the receipts...but to see it go to a good home, I'd take $1800 OBO.
Dodge Magnum for Sale
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