1991 Dodge Stealth Rt/tt Straman Convertible on 2040-cars

VIN: JB3XE74CXMY014803 Year: 1991
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Dodge
Model: Stealth
Trim: R/T Turbo Hatchback 2-Door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: All wheel drive, all wheel steering
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 69,293
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Straman CONVERTIBLE
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black and Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"1991 RT twin turbo Dodge Stealth convertible made by the famous R.Straman Company of CA. Convertible conversion cost $14K in 1991. One of an estimated 24 made. Excellent body, paint, and custom interior. The drivetrain is bone stock. Runs strong and shifts smooth like it should with no issues. Factory chrome wheels."

Here's the holly grail for Stealth fans - 1991 RT twin turbo Dodge Stealth convertible made by the famous R.Straman Company of Costa Mesa, CA.  The convertible conversion alone cost $14K in 1991, which pushed the total cost of the car when it was new to over $45K.  This car is one of an estimated 24 turbo Stealth convertibles made by Straman.  Full power top with a matching boot cover. A red with black top Straman convertible was featured in the 8/91 issues of both Road&Track and Automobile, both magazines come with the car.  Straman added considerable structural reinforcements to the car, which are detailed in the magazine articles.  I further supplemented it with front & rear strut bars. The car is still perfectly aligned with absolutely no body sag, the doors close & latch easily with a gentle one finger push.  It is smooth as glass on the highway at 80 mph with the top down! 

I'm its 3rd owner, I bought it in 2001 with 47K miles on it.  It now has 69K. The drivetrain is bone stock - right down to the air filter.  Full 60K timing belt service done 6 years ago by a certified Mitsubishi master tech.  I've always run synthetic oil, and all fluids in the trans and rear are proper synthetic GL4 and GL5.  The transfer case was replaced under factory recall about 10 years ago.  Drive line center carrier bearing replaced a few years ago.  Runs strong and shifts smooth like it should with no issues. It does not leak any fluids.  The ECS struts are all in good condition, and it can still be switched between Sport and Touring modes.  The only idiot light on is the one for low windshield washer fluid.

Custom red and black interior.  All seats are in excellent condition with no worn spots or tears.  It has the usual cracked defroster vents.  It does not have the usual bubbles in the interior door panels - both are perfect.   Some of the fabric on the inside of the windshield header and pillars is looking a little dated.  All gauges, power windows, power locks, cruise control, and climate control all function properly. Three of the 4 factory chrome wheels are near perfect, one (rear passenger side) has slight curb rash (see photo).   Michelin Pilot tires are all wearing evenly and have lots of tread left.  I just had it professionally detailed.  The detail shop repaired a large scratch over the rear driver's side wheel, and got a little overspray in a small section of that tire's tread.  They also removed most of the black crinkle paint off the engine front valve cover.  It is a 22 year old car that is driven semi-regularly, so it is not perfect. 

Radio and in-dash 6 CD changer are from a newer Mits Eclipse, so the steering wheel audio controls do not work.  Kenwood amp mounted behind one of the rear seats cranks up the Infinity speakers nicely.

Car is solid and mechanically sound to drive anywhere.  I drive it to Seattle once a year (200 mile round trip on I-5) without any problems.