1979 Dodge Lil Red Express

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1979 Dodge Lil Red Express
Stock #3147-ATL

1979 Dodge Lil Red Express for Sale

Charlotte Showroom
5400 West WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte. NC 28269
Local/International:
(704) 598-2130
Toll-Free:
(866) 542-8392
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs. GA 30122
Local/International:
(678) 279-1609
Toll-Free:
(877) 367-1835
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth. TX 76137
Local/International:
(817) 764-8000
Toll-Free:
(855) 877-2707
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Tampa Showroom
4610 Pet Lane
Lutz. FL 33559
Local/International:
(813) 501-1630
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com Nashville Showroom
6000 Reliance Drive.
Suite 100
La Vergne. TN 37086
Local/International:
(615) 930-0600
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE:   360 V8 BODY STYLE :   Pickup Truck TRANSMISSION:  
Automatic
EXTERIOR COLOR:   ODOMETER READING:   27934 INTERIOR COLOR :   Black    

VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS

Owner's Manual. AM/FM Radio. Air Conditioning. Heat. Vinyl Interior. Power Brakes. Power Steering. Seatbelts

SELLER REMARKS

Just watch. these cool pickups are going to be the next big thing. In 1979. this Dodge Lil' Red Express truck was about as close as you were going to get to a real muscle car. and I doubt we'll ever get an OEM building a truck with chrome stacks. wood paneling. and this much personality.



The name says it all: Lil' Red Express. It's a red pickup. neatly dressed up to look a little vintage. what with the wood paneling on the bed and the big gold logo on the doors. It was the '70s so anything was possible. and in an era with giant screaming birds on the hood. this is a real standout. It was repainted around 2009 in a correct shade of bright red and a recent professional buff really brought out the shine. giving it a fantastic look. There's already a movement afoot to preserve and celebrate these trucks. so they didn't modify or change any of the details; why would you on something that's already so custom-looking? It hasn't been damaged or rusty. so the repaint simply erased several decades of use. and although certainly not perfect. today it looks just as eye-catching as it did when it first hit the streets. That's real oak in the bed and outside on the sides. although it's not structural. merely decorative. and all of it remains in great shape. too. There's also plenty of chrome. including the aforementioned exhaust stacks. plus a heavy-duty rear bumper and a grille with stacked headlights that were new for 1979.



You had a surprising number of choices inside. with this truck getting the best combination: black bucket seats with a third jump seat in between that doubles as a console. The Express was loaded and was the most expensive truck in Chrysler showrooms in 1979. and this one includes fully functional A/C that still uses R12 refrigerant inside. The interior is probably original. so it's showing its age. but there are no splits or tears in the upholstery and a set of contrasting red floor mats protect the carpets today. You do get a fairly comprehensive set of gauges as well as an AM/FM radio that still sounds pretty good. A few flashes of red inside give it a sporty demeanor and keep it from seeming too serious and you'll probably find it's easy to get comfortable in this 37-year-old hauler.



There was plenty of muscle on tap when you bought a Lil' Red Express. thanks to a strong-running 360 that was not necessarily burdened by the same pollution controls that strangled the muscle cars. The 360 cubic inch V8 was upgraded by the factory with a cam from a 1968 340. heavy-duty valve train. a police-spec intake manifold and 4-barrel air cleaner. and a full roller timing chain. It's still quite stock. but the performance sill surprise you. even today. The chrome dual snorkel air cleaner was also part of the package. and it's dressed pretty much the way the factory did it. right down to the original decal on the lid. It's tidy and shows signs of routine maintenance. but no modifications. which suggests it's always been treated well. A heavy-duty TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available. and it spins 3. 55 gears out back. so it feels punchy around town but cruises easily on the highway. Obviously dual exhaust was standard. and this truck also carries dual gas tanks for bladder-bursting mileage. Cool aluminum wheels with fat 275/60/15 Goodyears complete the ideal '70s look.



Lots of fun and sure to be a hotter collectable once everyone gets their Trans Am fix. this Dodge Lil' Red Express is ready to play. Call now!

1979 Dodge Lil Red Express for Sale

 

1979 Dodge Lil Red Express for Sale

Stock # 3147-ATL  
Charlotte Showroom
5400 West WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte. NC 28269
Local/International:
(704) 598-2130
Toll-Free:
(866) 542-8392
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs. GA 30122
Local/International:
(678) 279-1609
Toll-Free:
(877) 367-1835
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth. TX 76137
Local/International:
(817) 764-8000
Toll-Free:
(855) 877-2707
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Tampa Showroom
4610 Pet Lane
Lutz. FL 33559
Local/International:
(813) 501-1630
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com Nashville Showroom
6000 Reliance Drive.
Suite 100
La Vergne. TN 37086
Local/International:
(615) 930-0600
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

TERMS OF SALE   Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction. A $500 Paypal deposit is required immediately upon selecting the Buy-It-Now option. The $500 Paypal deposit is non-refundable as ending an eBay auction and not buying the vehicle is very damaging to the seller. Any refunds will be at the sole discretion of Streetside Classic Cars and are not guaranteed. If winning bidder does not contact Streetside Classic Cars and submit deposit within 48 hours of auction close. vehicle may be made available to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer on a first come. first serve basis. For balance of payment we will accept bank wire transfer (preferred). cashier's check. or personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears). Streetside Classic Cars has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact us directly to provide additional information or answer any questions. Please be aware that all pre-owned vehicles. regardless of age. mileage. or manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. Streetside Classic Cars encourages bidder to have a personal inspection completed prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Third party inspections are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied. Final or winning bid price does not include shipping. tax. title. or registration fees. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any state or local taxes and shipping expenses resulting from the sale. We can assist you in delivery through our network of private and commercial carriers. Most of them can deliver the vehicle to your driveway. We assume no responsibility for damages or delays incurred once a vehicle is in a shipper's custody. Streetside Classic Cars bears no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications. expenses. or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein. An additional documentation fee of $199 will be added to the purchase price at the time of sale.

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WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

As an international buyer. it is as easy to purchase a vehicle from us as it is for any domestic buyer.   Please call or email any one of our showrooms at:

Charlotte Showroom Phone:
001-704-598-2130

Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com

Atlanta Showroom Phone:
001-678-279-1609

Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com

Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone:
001-817-764-8000

Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com

Tampa Showroom Phone:
001-813-501-1630

Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com

Nashville Showroom Phone:
001-615-930-0600

Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

Rest assured. you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase.

International buyers welcome!
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If you decide to purchase from us. we require that you give us your complete name. address and phone numbers (home. office. mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts.

All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only.

Once we have received the funds. we will prepare the car for international shipment through one of our approved land and ocean carriers. We file all the necessary documents for export. deliver the car to a US port. secure it in containers and board an ocean carrier. We can land a vehicle to any port worldwide handling container traffic. We export cars regularly and are familiar with export requirements. You. or your agent. are responsible for Custom clearing the vehicle and registration in your own country.

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