eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express 18. 45 Actual Mile Two Owner Li'l Red Express Truck 360 V8 3 Speed Survivor Year: 1979 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 18745 Transmission type: 3 Speed Automatic Engine: 360 V8 Interior color: Red Vehicle Info SUMMARY18. 45 actual milesMostly original truck / Fresh paint / Fresh carpetCorrect 360 cubic inch LA V8Correct A727 3-speed automatic transmission / Correct 2. 00 RPM stall converterCorrect 9. 25-inch rear axle/ Sure Grip differential / 3. 55 gearsCorrect 5-slot disc wheelsOur sale includes an original warranty pamphletFactory power steeringFactory power front disc and rear drum brakes1 of 5. 18 Li'l Red Express trucks built for the 1979 model yearIn America's vast and ever-expanding car culture you can find many different definitions of cool. There are rarities with long stories and big exclusivity. which are bought to be shown. talked about and referenced. There are purpose-built performance machines that are tailored to specific activities or events. There are chrome-laden cruisers. which honor former eras and bygone lifestyles. And then there are pieces. like this storied Li'l Red Express. that are fun to own and just a blast to drive! Fully sorted and professionally polished. this 18. 45 actual-mile Dodge is one of the coolest pickups ever built. And. thanks to fantastic preservation. it's just as versatile at the cruise-in as it is during the cruise. If you're looking for a factory-accurate collectible that's clean. unique and ready to hit the road. this impressive classic is just your style!HISTORY/PRESENTATIONQuite possibly the first pickup engineered specifically for speed. the Li'l Red Express was created when an E58 police-spec V8 was shoehorned between the fenders of Dodge's trusted D-150 half-ton. When Tom Hoover. considered by many to be the father of the Hemi. realized that an already government-certified engine could be slightly modified without recertification. he started playing around with 360-powered. emissions-exempt pickup mules. The idea was to use the positive PR generated by special edition pavement-scorchers to emphasize Dodge's versatile lineup of trucks. And the result was what would become the most effective member of Chrysler's Adult Toys Program. Aside from fresh paint. this 1979 Li'l Red Express has. as far as we can tell. never benefitted from any kind of major restoration. Presently. the truck's exceptionally maintained body wears a requisite coat of Bright Red pigment that's trimmed in a correct array of gold tape stripes. At the front of that body. a clean stainless grille hangs modern halogen headlights between a broad bumper. clear marker lamps and a simple "DODGE" script. At the sides of that grille. branded doors center small mirrors and square handles between peaked body trim. flowing "Adventurer 150" scripts. aftermarket running boards and correct 'big rig' exhaust pipes. At the top of those doors. stainless-trimmed glass flows through a sliding rear window to a covered bed that's cladded in real Oak paneling. And at the back of the truck. small brake lights illuminate a second broad bumper. ENGINELift this D-150's Bright Red hood and you'll find Chrysler's stalwart. 360 cubic inch LA V8 that. while generally underappreciated. was versatile enough to serve as the corporation's big motor backbone for over three decades! By the numbers. that police-spec engine isn't a grossly overpowered piece. But. rest assured. it's certainly a stout mill. as the Li'l Red Express was documented as the fastest American vehicle on the road at the time of its release. At the top of the light blue block. a big 4-barrel carburetor funnels wind from an original. dual-snorkel air cleaner in to a high performance. police-spec intake. At the sides of that intake. requisite chrome valve covers cap correct SuperFlow heads and free-breathing exhaust manifolds. Behind those manifolds. sparks are sequenced to fresh MoPar Electronic Suppression cables via a traditional points distributor. Opposite that distributor. pliable V-belts spin an old school MoPar AC compressor above a large alternator and correct power steering pump. In front of that pump. a heavy duty Chrysler radiator keeps everything cool and composed. And. as a clean. reliable. Ziebart-splashed throwback. the truck's old school engine bay is an exercise in era-correct completion. from its original hood decals all the way to its blue oil pan. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONCrawl under this rig and you'll find a mostly original chassis that appears to have never been fully disassembled. The floors wear thick Ziebart undercoating. which still successfully fights rusting-inducing moisture. The big-bore engine funnels torque through a factory-spec. 2. 00 RPM stall converter to a standard A727 3-speed. That gearbox spins a 9. 25-inch Chrysler axle that's equipped with a Sure Grip differential and beefy. 3. 55 gears. Fluid power steering and a standard rear stabilizer bar make quick work of turns while power-assisted brakes bring everything to a quick halt. The aforementioned manifolds growl through Hemi-style exhaust pipes that employ small catalytic converters and fresh turbo mufflers. And everything rolls on correct 5-Slot Discs. which spin 275/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As at all four corners. INTERIORSince every Li'l Red Express had to be optioned as an Adventurer. the interior of this cruiser is much nicer than typical. factory-spec classic truck cockpits. Top dead center. a wood-trimmed dash hangs detailed telemetry beside a correct AM/FM stereo. factory air conditioning and a locking glovebox. In front of that dash. a standard bench seat. which features an original cover. provides ample room for weekend road trips. At the sides of that seat. wood-trimmed door panels anchor traditional chrome handles above old school speakers. Under those panels. fresh carpet founds themed floor mats opposite a small sunroof. And in front of the driver. a familiar Tuff Wheel spins around a chrome gear selector. OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATIONOriginal Owner's ManualsAn original warranty pamphletOriginal Camper Loading InstructionsAn Excalibur alarm manualMiscellaneous service recordsReady for show and ready to go. this unique Dodge is one very cool classic that. thanks to painstaking preservation. rolls as a factory-spec time capsule. A coveted 1979 model. it would be right at home prowling the backroads. pulling up to a hot dive. or perched in a parking lot enjoying the next Saturday social hour. Super nice D-150s are virtually impossible to find. especially when you're looking for a member of Chrysler's Adult Toy Program. Don't miss your chance to own this awesome Li'l Red Express! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com