This is a lot of distinction for a very affordable price. With nice upgrades like an a/c interior and a powerful 400+hp stroker v8 heart, this is the pickup that can easily steal the show for far less than others paid for their silver-metal pickups. 1957 was the first year for the d-series trucks, so 60 years later, these are worth it for the rarity alone. These pickups were the perfect place to add custom work. After all, they came straight from the factory with a blocky front end and headlights that looked frenched. Plus, the same tan that's used to outline the flames was also used to create the custom pinstripe on the tailgate. The black bumpers, tonneau cover, and step rails look aggressive, and allow the flair to really come out on the outlaw-style machined alloy wheels. Inside there's more great custom work. The dash and carpeting match the great exterior maroon. The door panels and upgraded seats seem to coordinate with the exterior's tan... And we know that because there's more cool tan custom pinstriping on the dash. The engine bay looks particularly fresh, and for a very good reason. The 383 cubic-inch stroker v8 was professionally installed only about a year (and 600 miles) ago. Power gets to the ground via a stout th350 three-speed automatic transmission with a shift kit, and that feeds the strong 10-bolt rear end. More than just a big power machine, this vintage dodge feels great going down the road thanks to upgrades like the independent front suspension, thick sway bar, power steering, and front disc brakes. Serious power is rarely this affordable. AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
But since these are always a rare sight in the classic scene, it's also the perfect candidate for any build - from a factory original to a mopar hot rod. After all, dodge always produced less than ford and chevy. But more than just rarity, it has a style all its own. The tan paint was recently resprayed to give it a higher gloss finish. These d100s have a tough and blocky presence that starts with dual cowl hood and finishes with the step side bed that's ribbed for extra strength. This is a desirable long bed version, so there is plenty of work left in this dodge. That side-mounted spare looks like it hasn't left its mounting in a half-century, and we even believe it's original lumber beneath the plywood floor. Inside, the color scheme is continued on the door panel and headliner. And now it's joined by plenty of black elements. It starts with the vinyl bench seat that has the taut look of a recent investment. It's these little things that give this whole interior a great period-correct look and feel. And this correct presentation extends to under the hood, too. This is the original 225-cubic inch inline-six that this pickup was born with a half-century ago. The bold red block and cover against the tan engine bay is a real standout. And this one is complete right down to the factory sticker on the air topper. Slant six motors are great for durability and torque. The originality of this pickup even extends to the warranty card, owner's manual, and other paperwork.