Here’s how you do it: buy a cream puff 1977 Dodge Aspen on eBay for $4,800, swap out the wheels, take better pics, then relist it. Reserve not met at $6,900! Think it could go higher? More pics after the jump. Love that green interior!
Monthly Archives: April 2013
China to Get a Dodge Dart Hatch
Only it’s called the Fiat Viaggo over there. No plans to sell a Dart hatch in the US, though. Too bad… Via Automotive.com
Instagram of the Week: Late Model Dodge Charger With Gorilla Pokes
Like Instagram? So do we. So how about this late model Charger with Gorilla Pokes? Says Chargerfam who posted this pic: “Lets Not hate…It’s a Texas thing…”
Stolen 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible Recovered Thanks to Forum
A white 383 automatic ’71 ‘Cuda vert (similar to the one below, but no billboards) was stolen out of a garage in New Jersey back in March. The theives literally dragged the E-body out of the garage in park and put on a flatbed. Then in mid-April the owner posted a description along with the car’s VIN on Moparts. Within a few days another Moparts member posted the following:
3 weeks ago, a gentleman came by my house through a friend to pick an antique desk, I was giving away. He noticed all my Mopars in my garage, then proceeded to tell me his brother has a 71 Cuda convertible, 383, all numbers matching, white, with 8 track, wearing in his words ” non Hemi fenders; no gills” !! Coincidence?? He said he has had the car over 20 yrs, bought it from estate sale. I’ve been a known mopar guy in my parts for 30 yrs; I know of most , if not all Mopars on the Island. I was surprised, after speaking to this guy , I never heard of this one. I will try to get you the info.
And guess what? It turned out the be the car after all! The thieves had sold the car without a title for $3,000. The owner got his car back thanks to the sleuths at Moparts.
Fiat Looking to Purchase Remaining 41.5 Percent Stake in Chrysler
Fiat and the UAW are in court, waiting for a decision on how to proceed with regards to the remaining 41.5 percent stake in Chrysler, currently held by the union’s VEBA retiree trust. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is considering purchasing the rest of Chrysler and then issuing an IPO to cover the costs. More at Autoblog
1967 Jeep J2000 Gladiator on eBay
This Jeep is being sold out of Abbotsford, British Columbia but apparently it spent most of its life in California with one owner and looks remarkably rust free. Power comes from the original 327 Vigilante mated to a 4 speed. Just 122,000 miles and original paint! What’s not to love? Auction is no reserve and bidding is up to $6,400 with a little over a day to go! Tons of pics after the jump but be sure to check out the auction on eBay!
Update: it sold for $10,000 after 62 bids! Not bad!
Viper Tops List of Fastest Modern Muscle Cars
In fact, four of the top ten are Vipers:
1 2014 SRT Viper T/A 8.4L 640/600 11.3@129.3 MPH MT 3/13
2 2013 Corvette ZR1 SC6.2L 638/604 11.4@128.8 MPH MT 12/12
3 2013 SRT Viper GTS 8.4L 640/600 11.4@128.7 MPH MT 12/12
4 2013 Shelby GT500 SC5.8L 662/631 11.6@125.7 MPH MT 5/12
5 2005 Ford GT SC5.4L 550/500 11.7@125.8 MPH R&T 11/05
6 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Roadster 8.3L 500/525 11.7@123.63 MPH MT 1/04
7 2012 Corvette Z06 7.0L 505/470 11.7@122.3 MPH Edmunds 1/12
8 2000 Dodge Viper ACR 8.0L 460/490 12.1@121 MPH MW 1/00
9 2012 Camaro ZL1 SC6.2L 580/556 12.1@117.4 MPH MT 3/12
10 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe SC6.2L 556/551 12.3@117.7 MPH MT 7/10
See the full list at ontariostreetcar.com
1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Barn Find
Turns out it was fairly rusty and missing the engine, but still very cool. Full story at Cars in Barns
Dodge Coming Back to NASCAR in 2014?
And the answer is… probably not. Allpar ran this story over the weekend, getting everyone’s hope up, but then retracted it yesterday. Well, one can hope…
2001 Plymouth Prowler on eBay
Talk about a creampuff! This thing has just 1,200 miles and looks great in Bright Silver Metallic! Chrysler built just 3,124 of these in 2001 and 11,702 in total. Yes, these only have V6 power, but I still think they are cool and will always be unique. More pics after the jump and be sure to check out the auction at eBay.
Update: looks like the Prowler only got bid up to $20,101. Not even close to the $35,877 Buy It Now.
