1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota #1238 Of 1500 on 2040-cars
Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:5.2 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Dodge
Model: Dakota
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Trim: Shelby
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 2WD
Options: Posi Rear, CD Player
Mileage: 144,000
Safety Features: Rear ABS only, Anti-Lock Brakes
Sub Model: Shelby
Power Options: AC needs recharge, Air Conditioning
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Red
Number of Cylinders: 8
1989 Shelby Dakota #1238 of 1500. Just painted factory Exotic Red. New reproduction graphics. New ProComp shock absorbers. New ignition coil and Hall Effect module. New cooling fans. New bumpers, front and rear.
We rescued this truck from a used car dealer after its former owner used it as a tow and work vehicle. This was a father and son project. We considered keeping it to match or white Shelby Dakota #233, but we are out of room due to other projects. It needs nothing to be driven, but needs the following to be perfect:
Headliner repaired:
Mirrors and grille painted
Steering wheel re-covered.
Dashboard cracks repaired
Wheel center caps (there is a seller on Ebay with them).
The engine drives and shifts as it should. Compression is between 165 and 170 PSI in all eight cylinders.
The radio stopped working (not original) could be a fuse, I will take a look at it, but as of now it is not working.
This was a nearly two year labor of love. We literally brought this old girl back to life.
Fully restored, these trucks fetch between $10,000 and $15,000. Ours can be had for roughly half that. It does not need that much to be perfect.
The truck is also for sale locally.
On Nov-22-12 at 06:00:48 PST, seller added the following information:
The reserve price is not that high. I will not sell for the starting bid price as the truck is worth much more than that. I am not desperate to sell. if it does not sell, I will keep restoring. The more work I do, the higher the price becomes. I also own a white Shelby Dakota and would not mind having one of each color.
Note: I am being asked questions such as: "Does the truck run?" "What does it need to pass inspection?" "What kind of rust repair will it need." This is not a non running truck needing restoration. It runs very well. It has just been painted. The body and underside need nothing. Other than the headliner, dash, steering wheel leather, fog lights and wheel center caps, it needs nothing. The truck also qualifies for collectors insurance and is currently insured that way.
Make a bid. I am negotiable. Please be aware that if your bid is accepted, it is a done deal.
I will consider trades or partial trades. Interested in Classic Beetles, Turbo Subarus and C4 Corvettes.
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