Vehicle Description
The 1979 Dodge D150 Lil Red Express is the bold outlaw that got us
hooked on sports trucks. It's a story that's fun to tell about how
one company gave the people the V8 power they really wanted but
were shut down after a couple of years. So that makes this shining
red pickup rare, powerful, and an all-around appealing classic.
The Dodge Boys were truly flying in the face of regulations as they
allowed their cop motor to hit the streets. A loophole let it go
into trucks, so they decided to be as bold as possible with their
defiance. That's how you get a bright Canyon Red pickup with oak
wood bolted to the sides. And oh yeah, there are two gleaming
vertical exhaust stacks extending above the roof line. But being a
rebel didn't come cheap, and Dodge only sold around 5,120 examples
in 1979 - the final year of this rare two-year offering. This
example really looks correct right down to the details. The new for
'79 front end is gleaming; the chrome slotted Mag wheels are still
mirror-like; and the bumpers are just as bright. Plus, everyone
loves the full gold decal package that was another reminder of this
pickup's defiance.
The interior is the perfect mix of pickup and performance, and the
seat shows this off the best. You have a wide bench that can sit
three across. But when the folding armrest is down, there's the
kind of individual comfort you'll find in the best muscle cars. It
has even been re-done in comfy velour. In the muscle car of trucks,
you have a driver-oriented dash that gives you all the gauges
directly in front of you. It's also an easy reach to accessories
like the heat/defrost. Plus, it's always great to have a classic
truck that has the sliding rear window. It gives you that ideal
breeze through the cab whenever you want.
The motor is a big part of the appeal of the Lil Red Express, and
so it's great to see this one looking tidy with plenty of hints of
originality. They snuck a cop motor into the Lil Red Express, and
so it made them the true hot one. Dual fresh air snorkels feed the
four-barrel carburetor, and you'll never get tired of the sound
from the exhaust stacks that offer a unique high-rise
high-performance soundtrack. While this is meant to be the ultimate
outlaw truck, it's quite easy to tame on the streets thanks to the
thick front sway bar, three-speed automatic transmission, power
steering, and power brakes w/front discs. Plus, those who want to
use this rare classic for full truck duty can even take advantage
of the added tow hitch.
If you like rarity, distinction, and an outlaw history, then don't
let this muscle Mopar truck slip away. Call today!!!
