Vehicle Description
The 1989 Dodge Dakota Shelby was a single-year offering... oh yeah.
That means you have a legendary name, V8 power, and one of the most
exclusive packages around. So you know this kind of affordable
price means the market hasn't fully discovered these...yet.
We can't help but think that Dodge knew 30+ what kind of classics
we'd really want today. After all, there are plenty of us who'd
rather have a truck or SUV if we could only drive one vehicle, and
so that preference also creates the same kind of desire in
classics. So there's serious appeal in a pickup blessed by Carroll
Shelby. And carrying an iconic name/badging name is far from its
only exterior appeal. The factory white paint was resprayed later
in life to make sure it remains a crisp and clean way to present
the dark side. The black grille, fender flares, bumpers, and
15-inch alloys provide a tasteful contrast. We particularly like
the full stripe package that stars gray and fades to black on the
hood and sides. Bed bars, fog lights, and bright dual exhaust tips
also add to the sporty style. And if the full package didn't
already make the desirability as clear as black and white, the
rarity certainly will. The production is said to have been limited
to 1500 examples, and that figure gets even rarer to about 500 born
in white like this.
The interior is a time capsule-like style, and there's a good
reason for that. This is a two-owner truck where the first owner
kept it for 30 years. So in those first few decades when other
vehicles may get used and abused in the daily grind, this was a
southern truck under the care of its first owner. So you can still
see terrific details in this clean interior, like Shelby cloth
inserts in the seats and doors. When you do decide to add miles to
this one, it also just makes for a comfortable cruiser. Features
like air conditioning, a fold-down armrest, and sliding rear glass
are nice to have. The Shelby sports steering wheel feels grippy in
your hands, and it gives you a nice view of the full gauge
package.
The Dakota Shelby was a true revolution when it debuted. The V8 was
the top-dog powerhouse for these smaller trucks. But Shelby
American took a lesson from the Cobra and used V8 power to really
move a smaller/lighter machine. They fit Mopar's famous
5.2-liter/318 cubic-inch V8 now with factory fuel injection. It
looks quite stock, but there are some key upgrades key eyes can
spot. The tags show that this is a fresher Jasper rebuilt V8, and
it now has headers feeding into the full dual exhaust. It makes for
a strong runner with a nice tune. The four-speed automatic
transmission is also a Jasper unit, and so it adds to the
confidence of taking trips near or far. Power steering, power
brakes, and front discs are also part of what makes this a good
all-around solid cruiser.
You can tell this pickup has been under good care. The level of
preservation and investment means it doesn't even look like it has
done its full believed actual odometer. That makes for an
impressive presentation to quite a rare pickup. That's why you know
it's irresistible at this price. Call today!!!
