Vehicle Description
Blazers? Got 'em! Broncos? How many do you want? RamCharger? Wait a
minute! When was the last time you saw one of these, let alone one
in such great condition? This 1989 Dodge RamCharger LE 4x4 (that's
a mouthful) is one heck of a well-preserved SUV and if you're a
Mopar guy, this is the 4x4 you'll prefer to drive.
It's been a long time since Dodge built a full-sized SUV, and after
seeing this gorgeous RamCharger, you've gotta wonder why. It's got
great proportions and a competent look that only needs a
leathery-looking guy in a denim shirt and a cowboy hat to make it
complete. The two-tone paint was refinished recently and looks
fantastic today; so nice, in fact, that you'll definitely think
twice before heading out into the brush where you'll be needing
that 4-wheel-drive. It doesn't look like this truck has ever been
neglected or wrecked (Vehicle History Report backs that up), as the
sheetmetal is laser-straight and as you can imagine, replacement
body pieces are virtually impossible to find. Details like the
grille and ram's head hood ornament should look familiar but the
SUV body with its tall glass that wraps into the roof and giant
hatchback will make most folks do a double-take when they see it.
This one also features some very nice chrome bumpers, a lot of
shiny stainless trim and correct emblems everywhere they're
supposed to be.
The blue interior should look and feel familiar to anyone who drove
an '80s Ram pickup truck, but it's the back seat and cargo area
that make this truck special. Tall bucket seats remain in
impressive condition (save for a tear on the bottom passenger side
seat) with comfortable blue fabric that seems to wear like iron,
and the original carpets are surprisingly plush for a truck. This
RamCharger is nicely outfitted with things like A/C, cruise
control, and a tilt steering column, all fairly unusual in 1989 but
definitely welcome in your vintage SUV. The original Chrysler AM/FM
stereo radio is still in the dash, which shows no signs of UV
damage or major cracking on the upper surfaces. There's a
column-mounted shifter for the 3-speed automatic transmission while
the shifter for the 2-speed transfer case is waaaay over there on
the passenger's side. The back seat looks virtually unused and
there's plenty of room in the cargo bay even with a full-sized
spare hanging on the side.
Chrysler's erstwhile 5.9 liter V8 (also known as a 360) provides
plenty of toque to get the full-sized SUV up to speed. The bright
blue paint surrounding the engine is a great background for the
highly original mechanicals, which are authentic right down to the
cold air intake hose on the air cleaner. It starts easily and idles
surprisingly smoothly for a truck engine and the performance is
lively enough to make the RamCharger fun to drive, even on
pavement. The driveline is equally stout, with the requisite
transfer case, axles, and gears to make it effective in the rough
stuff and the suspension consists of stock leaf springs and shocks
all around. This one is so nice underneath that it appears to still
have the original Y-pipe in place with a pair of mufflers behind it
for a very hushed sound on the road. More recently, a set of
aluminum wheels was added and they carry 295/70/17 off-road
radials.
You may never find another one of these at any price and in any
condition, let alone one this nice and with just 77,765 original
miles. If you're a Mopar fan wondering when he'd get another
full-sized Dodge SUV, well, this might be your only hope. Call
today!