Photo: Garage Kept Motors
Dodge's modern-day vehicle family is a mere shadow of its former self. It comprises the aging Challenger and Charger duo, which are about to be phased off. The Durango is included and so is the smaller Hornet, which is pretty much a clone of the Alfa Romeo Tonale that shares its platform with the Jeep Compass.
But that wasn't always the case. You see, in addition to some iconic muscle cars, Dodge also made the Ramcharger from 1974 to 2001. Built on a shorter wheelbase variant of the D Series/Ram truck chassis, it spawned a Plymouth version, too, called the Trail Duster. Dodge made three generations of the Ramcharger over the years, and if you want to spruce up your life with a second-gen example, then the one pictured above is worth inspecting.
Related to the era's Dodge Ram, it was made in 1983, the second year of assembly. Thus, it was a proper off-roader and featured a V8 under the hood. The engine family comprised the 5.2-liter and 5.9-liter units, with manual and automatic transmissions available. The second-gen Ramcharger had a wheelbase of 106 inches (2,692 mm) in length, or roughly 14 inches (355 mm) shorter than the current Dodge Durango, and featured a boxy design similar to the older Ford Broncos that it targeted back in the day.
Powering this particular copy is a 5.2-liter V8 mill connected with a three-speed automatic gearbox. It has a four-wheel drive system, front brake discs, rear drums, 15-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 33-inch tires, a transfer case, a front axle with manual lock-out hubs, and a rear differential. The underbody was treated with anticorrosion, and it has a lifted suspension, hence the higher ground clearance that makes it look like it is still ready to attack a steep trail. The power steering will come in handy both on- and off-road, and it has a custom exhaust system that allows the V8 mill to breathe more freely.
Finished in black over a red interior, it underwent cosmetic restoration in the cabin. Thus, the carpets, upholstery, and other parts are not original. But it appears the exterior paint finish is. The factory air conditioning system and an AM/FM stereo are included, the listing reveals. This Dodge Ramcharger has around 142,000 miles (~228,500 km) on the clock, apparently. And even though we have seen better-looking copies over the years, it is still an interesting proposal, especially since it can take on arduous tracks - unlike some modern-day high-riders.
Advertised by Garage Kept Motors, with the ad available here, you will have to pay $19,500 to park it in your driveway. This makes it less than half as expensive as a new Dodge Durango. The latter has an MSRP of a little over $40,000 for the 2023 model year, and the smaller Hornet crossover kicks off at $30,735 stateside. So, does this 1983 Dodge Ramcharger look like your next used ride?
Related to the era's Dodge Ram, it was made in 1983, the second year of assembly. Thus, it was a proper off-roader and featured a V8 under the hood. The engine family comprised the 5.2-liter and 5.9-liter units, with manual and automatic transmissions available. The second-gen Ramcharger had a wheelbase of 106 inches (2,692 mm) in length, or roughly 14 inches (355 mm) shorter than the current Dodge Durango, and featured a boxy design similar to the older Ford Broncos that it targeted back in the day.
Powering this particular copy is a 5.2-liter V8 mill connected with a three-speed automatic gearbox. It has a four-wheel drive system, front brake discs, rear drums, 15-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 33-inch tires, a transfer case, a front axle with manual lock-out hubs, and a rear differential. The underbody was treated with anticorrosion, and it has a lifted suspension, hence the higher ground clearance that makes it look like it is still ready to attack a steep trail. The power steering will come in handy both on- and off-road, and it has a custom exhaust system that allows the V8 mill to breathe more freely.
Finished in black over a red interior, it underwent cosmetic restoration in the cabin. Thus, the carpets, upholstery, and other parts are not original. But it appears the exterior paint finish is. The factory air conditioning system and an AM/FM stereo are included, the listing reveals. This Dodge Ramcharger has around 142,000 miles (~228,500 km) on the clock, apparently. And even though we have seen better-looking copies over the years, it is still an interesting proposal, especially since it can take on arduous tracks - unlike some modern-day high-riders.
Advertised by Garage Kept Motors, with the ad available here, you will have to pay $19,500 to park it in your driveway. This makes it less than half as expensive as a new Dodge Durango. The latter has an MSRP of a little over $40,000 for the 2023 model year, and the smaller Hornet crossover kicks off at $30,735 stateside. So, does this 1983 Dodge Ramcharger look like your next used ride?
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