1979 Dodge Lil Red Express - 49,949 Original Miles on 2040-cars

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Year: 1979
Make: Dodge
Model: Other Pickups
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Trim: Lil Red Express
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Auto
Mileage: 49,949
Exterior Color: Medium Canyon Red
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1979 Dodge Lil Red Express Truck ... known as the Last American Hotrod.
Garage-kept classic truck... I have all the original paperwork for the truck. Original Miles. Excellent condition.
Contact me to see this truck today....

Winner of the 2010 National Dodge Lil Red Express Truck Show held in Newport News, VA (Stock division)

This Dodge 1979 L'il Red Express is a landmark vehicle of great styling and performance suitable to the Last American Hotrod! Outstanding documentation has the rare "Building Order" and the "Equipment Identification" sticker, orginal operating Instructions Manual and Chrysler Sound Systems manual, showing everything that came on this vehicle. No rust of any kind - freshly painted the correct "Medium Canyon Red" in Feb 2001 - all new factory decals installed, original side wood taken off and completely refinished with varnish and polyurethane, the red bed boards (factory) have also been done. This truck is gorgeous, has the original 360cidV8, chrome valve covers, Thermo-Quad carburetor with factor chrome carb cover, twin-snorkel air cleaner, Factory air conditioning, original 15x8 chrome wheels in fabulous condition, Goodrich radials, all the chrome stacks in great shape. Front bench seat from factory, factory radio. If you are a fan of the Last America Hotrod then this is your truck.

INFO ON DODGE LIL RED EXPRESS TRUCK: taken from Dodge Connection...

When Dodge released the Lil' Red Express Truck In 1978 it was one of the most unique Dodge trucks that had ever been produced. The Lil' Red Express was not only a real looker but these trucks were also real performers also. In 1978 The Dodge Lil' Red Express was the fastest American made vehicle from 0 to 100 MPH as tested by Car and Driver magazine.

Because of a loophole in the emissions regulations the 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck's did not have catalytic converters, what the Lil' Red Express did have was a special High Performance 360 C.I. 4-barrel small block engine code (EH1) which was a modified version of the 360 police engine (E58) producing 225 net horsepower @ 3800 RPM. The package also included Hemi style mufflers with a crossover pipe breathing through 2 chrome stacks located behind the cab, a special 727 transmission and 3.55:1 rear gearing.

The 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck rode on GR60x15 raised white letter tires on 7-inch Chrome wheels up front and LR60x15 on 8-inch chrome wheels on the rear and there was no spare included. All 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck's were automatics the interiors were available with a standard bench seat in red or black or with optional buckets and a fold down arm/rest console which was available both years. 1978 and some early 1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck's used the "tuff" steering wheel.


With the success of the 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck production of the 1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck's was increased to 5,118. Most of the features remained unchanged for 1979 however there was some changes which included a catalytic converter, unleaded gas, 85 MPH speedometer.

The most noticeable changes on the 1979 editions was the new flat hood and dual square headlights replacing the round versions on 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck's and the 1979's rode on LR60x15 raised white letter tires on 8-inch chrome wheels on all 4 corners.