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For Sale: 1978 Dodge Magnum in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Vehicle Description

Truly one of a kind - Multiple Award Winner - TV show featured - Hand formed steel body modifications - endless amounts of customizations

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This car, or rather piece of art, is the epitome of the phrase "one of a kind." It has been our client's labor of love for the past 27 years and with heavy hesitation, he has decided to put it up for sale, as it is time for someone else to enjoy it as he has. In 1990, he purchased a stock 1978 Dodge Magnum and as the car sits today, the only thing that remains original is the glovebox door and the VIN. It has been on display at top events and been given many awards, the most recent being the first and only automobile to be entered into the Grand Rapids' ARTPRIZE event, as a work of art. It was on display at the 2017 Detroit Autorama (see photos) and most importantly, given the prestigious Gene Winfield "SELECT 6" Award at the Syracuse Nationals (8,500 car show). Be sure to watch Gene's video interview posted below. It was also featured in October 2017 on the popular TV car show Dream Ridez.

This is a special car that has close to $300,000 total invested, as no expense was spared or shortcut was made in the build process. All work done by professionals, such as Classic Coachworks, who we know personally and sing praises of their attention to detail. Below is a list of all the modifications, inside and out. The body is all steel and the interior is all custom finished to the highest quality. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. This is a radically awesome "Retro-Concept" that is a pure head-turner. It has not been shown south of Columbus, Ohio or west of Michigan. Vehicle can be seen in the Greater Grand Rapids Area by appointment only. We have over 150 photos on our main website plus a walk-around video of the car running. Thank you for looking.

Exterior Modifications:
Flawless Tahitian Green Pearl paint
Roof chopped 5-inches and extended 6-inches for rear glass to lay down into trunk area
Opera windows removed
Side door window openings lowered 2-inches
Custom cut windshield
One-piece body with seams only at hood and doors
Trunk lid molded into the body
Custom side mirrors molded into body lines from front fenders
Custom hood scoop
Hand-formed steel ground effects, wheel flares, and rear spoiled with LED lights
Modified and blended bumpers
Custom LED running lights and side markers
Modified headlight openings with custom lenses
Custom hand-formed LED tail lights

Performance and Interior Modifications:
Mopar 400ci V8 engine bored out with a mild cam
Front and rear disc brakes
Hand built air suspension for torsion bar modification
Electric doors
Custom fabricated interior surfaces
Real Tiger Wood trim
Custom built seats and tracks
Front seats swivel 180 degrees to face back seats and drop down TV screen
Hand made open notch steering wheel (Mopar "M")
Navigation
15-inch subwoofers and amplifier in trunk area
Color-matching LED ambient lighting
Classic brand gauges
Overhead console and rear side storage for Bluetooth headphones
Drop down rear mounted TV screen

Just won the following awards:

Syracuse Nationals Gene Winfield Select Six

Detroit Autorama Chuck Miller's Cavalcade of Kustoms display

Art Prize Grand Rapids, MI Entry

2019 Indianapolis World of Wheels 3 awards

2019 Darryl Starbird's national Rod & Custom Show-Fine Nine Award, also Darryl Starbird's
Personal Favorite Choice Award

Vehicle Details

  • 1978 Dodge Magnum
  • Listing ID: CC-1049093
  • Price: $74,500
  • Location:Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Year:1978
  • Make:Dodge
  • Model:Magnum
  • Exterior Color:Tahitian Green Pearl
  • Interior Color:Tan Leather and Tiger Wood
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:1
  • Stock Number:17GKM166-newdata-20190419
  • VIN:XS22N8R145171
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