MATICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BY ORIGINAL OWNER for almost 30 years. German guy who was a GM ENGINNEER- I Have a 1/2 thick folder on literature, specs, brochures, and the original bill of sale and window sticker! to tease his GM co workers he even went so far as to send them cards to tease them with his DAKOTA V8.  NO WINTERS, always storage !

 (I have owned it for less than 1 year and it kills me to sell it because its the most amazing mid-size truck on the planet in my opinion but I want to buy hunting land, so it's got to go to a new home.) I also have other trucks from my collection i will be listing so be Sure to look at those vehicles in my OTHER ITEMS!

I am a ASE certified master tech, also a ASE certified master auto body tech, so I want you to trust in my description of the truck and also feel free to ask any questions.  There are 9 systems and many sub systems to a vehicle, but I will go over the 9 systems and give you my professional opinion on their conditions and along with my photos i hope that gives you a good idea of what you're buying . I will add interior condition as 10th even though its not a system ,

1.  FRAME and BODY : straight accident-free body and frame, ZERO rust or corrosion, original body seams and pinch welds throughout, original body gaps ,  99% original black paint with some nicks, dings, minor scratches, and some brush touch ups. vehicle presents very well for 30 year old paint but could use paint work to make it even nicer.   

2. Engine :  original 5.2 Magnum 225-230hp engine that runs smooth and very strong, no modifications whatsoever, very clean under valve covers, engine oil has been Mobil 1 full synthetic since day 1, no leaks evident and i park it on my new concrete driveway all the time.   

3. Exhaust system:  Factory original from front to back including specific Dakota v8 tailpipe with dual exit.  nice quiet system and has a smooth mellow rumble when throttled.   definitely can tell its a Dakota v8 upon start up.  

4. Fuel system: - 100% factory lines, tank, pump, in good condition and working order - gas gauge works properly and accurately. 20-21mpg on highway and 18mpg or so city 

5. Drivetrain: 5 speed MANUAL transmission that shifts smooth as silk, clutch is perfect with no chatter, and rear axle has 3.55 Sure Grip 3.55 POSI TRACTION with no looseness or whine.  truck has been babied its whole lift.  shifter knob still has all lettering as if it was new and unshifted !

6.Steering and suspension- tight at all joints, rack and pinion style, no leaks or drips, straight steering wheel with no darting at all going down the road - a pleasure to drive.  if anything --- i would eventually put shocks on it!   

7. Brake system:  all brakes work properly, lines hoses in good condition, emergency brake works properly, trucks stops straight and true with no pulling and all 4 wheels brake accordingly.   there is a small front brake rotor pulsation when braking hard from a high rate of speed, rotors have a bit of runout and eventually could be put on the lathe during a new brake job to true them up.   

8.electrical system:  all lights, all gauges, dash illumination, charging system, starting system is factory original and in good working order.  aftermarket front lights installed on brushgaurd also in good working order , there is a FUN horn installed under the hood but that Fun horn is not operable anymore and the factory horn has been reinstated.  cruise control works perfect.  ICE ICE COLD AIR CONDITIONING AND heat work properly along with all blend door functions.  

9. Ignition System - factory original with replacement cap rotor and plug wires at one time.

10. INTERIOR CONDTION :  9/10 rating with perfect dash and gauges, amazing seat fabric condition (especially the back seat which I don't think anyone sat on) clean nice original carpet and sound deadener, beautiful shifter and console, amazing trim plastics with ENGINEERED BY MOPAR decals on sills, - the headliner could use replacement fabric, and the driver's seat has light wear on the vinyl side from entering.    

I HOPE this helps - again ask any questions please.      This is the best 30-year-old example of a classic pickup truck that is going to be a real treat to own and super fun to drive.     I've had the chevy 454 ss truck and I know this little Dakota would put a hurting on my old 454ss.    I've never hot rodded this truck or took it past 4800rpm because it's just to nice for that !   

I would not be afraid to DRIVE THE TRUCK ANYWHERE in this country.  If you send your shippers here I will Gladley help load the truck and assist in any help they need.   I also know of a shipper that is reliable and can move the truck .    

IF AND ONLY IF THE BUY IT NOW IS USED I WILLPAY MY SHIPPERS AND SHIP THE TRUCK FOR FREE in the lower 48 of UNITED STATES .  remote locations excluded so if you live in the backwoods or sticks, please be ready to meet the driver at a larger city or shopping center. ex.  walmart parking lot .  -  YES, YOU HEARD THIS RIGHT - I WILL TAKE CARE OF SHIPPING which can be up to $2000 value depending on your location if and only if you use the BUY it NOW .     IF you are making me a OFFER then shipping is on you.   thanks 

PAYMENT :     please pay in full in 7 days of purchase - thats more then fair -   some guys say 3 days in there ebay adds and i think thats not reasonable .      BANK WIRE , CASH , Certified BANK CHECK, PAYPAL IF YOU PAY THE 3% USEAGE FEE .   I WILL MAIL YOU THE TITLE AND BILL OF SALE WHEN PAYMENT IS CLEARED IN MY BANK ACCOUNT OR PAYPAL !  CLEAN TITLE !