For Sale: 1954 Dodge C100 in Concord, North Carolina

The 1954 Dodge C1 launched a new design direction for Mopar pickups, so they are pretty well-respected by fans. And that kind of vintage admiration only grows with some well-done patina. However, it doesn't take much to see that this landmark pickup borrows plenty from later Mopars to deliver a restomod with a fuel-injected powerhouse, an overdrive transmission, an updated chassis, and an A/C interior.

It's more than just the Rust-eze emblems on the doors that make you think of Tow Mater. This has a well-engineered patina over the whole body that makes you think of the well-used and extremely loyal character from Cars. This one has an authentic feeling, right down to the weathered plywood truck bed floor. And just like Tow Mater, you can see more here than you get in the first impression. You'll start to see details, like the pinstriping, modern Ram emblem, and cool red alloys, that tell you this classic pickup looks like a cool cruiser.

The interior reveals a bit more about this C1's upgraded style. After all, the door panels and dash may have a classic patina, but this truck never came from the factory with air conditioning or an AM/FM/CD stereo with aux input. The steering wheel, tilt column, and gauges are borrowed from a later Dodge Dakota. And cruising is far more comfortable with high-back bucket seats and a cup holder center console borrowed from the younger Dodge.

The hood still has the classic butterfly look, but within it is something much more modern-Dodge's fuel-injected 3.9-liter V6. We like how the modern shiny plastics look against the classic patina of the fenders. So we know you'll lift the hood at plenty of car shows. But this hardy motor is also terrific for cruising. And as you look underneath, you'll see the whole setup makes for a pleasant drive. The Dakota donated its full chassis, including the independent front end, rack & pinion power steering, and power brakes with front discs. So it's a far smoother and more confident ride. And the four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive even makes for a good highway cruiser.

This notable classic Dodge has been given a unique patina restomod treatment. It's quite an excellent total style for those who want something distinct they can drive. Call now!