1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible. I am the 2nd owner of this collectors truck. I bought it in 1991 in Ohio. It was my daily driver for many years and has run perfectly. It is rust free. It has been garaged it's entire life. It has been driven very little over the last 12 years. I keep it stored and clean in my garage. I drive it twice a year and have considered selling locally at various car shows. I want to keep it original so I have not touched up some of the outside wear. In 1995 I put in a brand new transmission which has worked perfectly. Somewhere about '99 or 2000 it suffered some hail damage on the body and the convertible top. The body was repaired and the top was replaced. The bumpers and tail gate have some scuff marks that you may not be able to see in the pictures. But the vehicle runs perfectly and has no leaks. It is fully drive-able and ready for a road trip. 169,000 well maintained miles.

Fewer that 1800 Dodge Dakota Convertibles were made and far fewer are on the road today. I set my asking price by what the truck is worth as a vehicle, what it is worth to me and what the market seems to suggest the truck is worth as a collectible. Some predict the value will continue to rise as long as it stays in this condition.

You will need to pick up the vehicle or make arrangements for delivery. I live in Southern Minnesota.

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