NOT MINE 1978 Dodge Magnum GT
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azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
I like it! I'd like it a little more if it had A/C. I'd like it even more if the price was where I could justify it. 
I love it, I want it and can justify it. Find another one... WOW!
68 4spd Fury
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No A/C but nice, are those seats original? I don't recall seeing that pattern back then.
azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
Go ahead Dave, hit that buy it now button! You need it to go sightseeing around your new homestead!
I'd love to. The Polara convertible has one bay, the Shaker Challenger has the other. My car days are likely behind me.
azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
Uh don't you have a couple of acres there? More than enough room to build a big garage!
Uh don't you have a couple of acres there? More than enough room to build a big garage!
Yep, no need for a big garage.
I worked for the company in 1978 and saw a lot of those roll out the factory gates but I too can not recall ever seeing that interior either. I am pretty sure I would have remembered something that unusual.
I like in the write up for the car by the person listing it that it had a "recent 4 wheel alignment" - Okay..................makes me wonder how much of a car guy the seller really is to fall for that..............
Surprisingly good price.
In 1979 the department I worked in had an assigned lab car that was a dark blue Magnum fully loaded. In all my time at Chrysler I don't think I drove any other of their models that felt nearly as good in every respect. Those were great cars - hefty, well built, great looking and seats among the most comfortable I ever experienced during my 11 years with the company and it handled really well with the handling package on it. At the time I was amazed at the quality of those cars compared to the Formals.
68PK21 440.6bbl
Old Man with a Hat
And the text of the eBay listing for historical reference:
Year: 1978
VIN: XS22N8R194682
Mileage: 89,000
Engine: 400
Transmission: Automatic
Model: Magnum
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Exterior Color: silver
Trim: GT
Make: Dodge
Vehicle Title: Clean
Drive Type: RWD
Body Type: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
About this vehicle
This ultra rare color combo big block 400 4 bbl1978 Dodge Magnum is an original with updates to the drivetrain. The owner has had it for 4 years. The vehicle runs great and is mainly used for car shows.
Seller's Notes
Sold as is with no warranty
Vehicle Details
Edelbrock 4 bbl intake and carb, Mopar Performance ignition system. The brakes and suspension has been rebuilt, recent 4 wheel alignment.
Exterior
Gorgeous original paint and completely rust free 1978 Dodge Magnum GT. Factory T Tops, big block 400 four bbl, GT handling package, 15x7 factory rally wheels, factory wheel flares. This 43 year old 70's classic be reliably driven anywhere. Call me if serious for more details : 586 917 XXXX
Notable quote from the Barnfind article.
"Richard Petty is quoted as saying “The Magnum is undrivable at 190 mph.”
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commando1
Old Man with a Hat
I don't believe it.
Samplingman
Old Man with a Hat
You know....you are really starting to sound like another long time member here.....
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The 2 things that are unique to the interior or exterior on the GT are:
rubber wheel flares
GT nameplates on the fenders
They also used fake engine turned dash bezels and one on the floor console but these
were also used on the 1979 300 too.
No way those seat patterns are OEM
rubber wheel flares
GT nameplates on the fenders
They also used fake engine turned dash bezels and one on the floor console but these
were also used on the 1979 300 too.
No way those seat patterns are OEM
Beep Beep Dave
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I agree with you up until you mention the seat pattern. That was in fact offer in 1978 although it is very seldom seen, I will try and post up some factory documentation when I get a chance.
Dave
Beep Beep Dave
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patrick66
Old Man with a Hat
Yummy! No air kinda cools the desire off, but damn! This Magnum is nice nice!
polara66hardtop
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the good ole days when a company actually gives you a choice of colors and styles versus black or grey today.(In most cases)in 86-89 my main driver was a 78 Magnum 360. I put over 40k on that car in the Houston/east Texas area where everywhere you had to go was measured by hours versus miles. It woul do 90 all day, was comfortable, and decent mileage.That Is why I bought a 77 Cordoba six years ago, as a nice magnum was a rare find.
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