Pete Kaczmarski
Senior Member
Plus its a "GT" model on Ebay
T-Top Equipped: 1979 Dodge Magnum
Aug 7, 2018 • USA • 9 Comments
T-Top Equipped: 1979 Dodge Magnum
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-05-at-1.05.04-AM-630x390.jpg
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jeff-Lavery_avatar_1510763369-24x24.jpg
By Jeff Lavery
This 1979 Dodge Magnum sports an interesting look, with subtle wheel arch flares and moon-style hubcaps, combined with a rare T-top roof and floor-shift automatic. The Magnum is yet another car from the malaise era that promised big things with its imposing name and physique, but power output was limited from the factory due to changing emissions and fuel economy requirements. That said, it’s still one of the better designs of the 70s, in my opinion. Find it here on eBay for $5,999.
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-05-at-1.04.54-AM-630x390.jpg
Surprisingly, the T-top option is, in fact, rare, with just over 3,000 1979 models optioned with them. The Magnum had a short-lived existence, which may explain why they’re so noticeable today when they pop up for sale. The transition to smaller cars made the Magnum a literal dinosaur quite quickly, and a short-lived career in NASCAR did nothing to help its chances.
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-05-at-1.05.23-AM-630x390.jpg
When you think of T-Top roofs, it’s easy to recall various two-doors and two-seaters that left the factory with the, but not a land barge like the Magnum. Sure, it has two doors, but it’s not exactly a Datsun 280ZX or any other number of small performance cars that came with the paneled roof in the 70s and 80s. The red leather interior is the perfect combo, and the seller notes they just recovered the front seats.
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-05-at-1.05.41-AM-630x390.jpg
The 360 V8 was good for just *under* 200 b.h.p., truly staggering for an engine this large. The seller notes that this example still has functioning A/C and recently received a brand-new vinyl top. While a Magnum will never be worth much, it’s a Mopar product with an actual connection to the Petty years of NASCAR that still looks pretty good despite its age (though it does need the cool headlights shields and replacement turn signals.) The Magnum is a car often overlooked by collectors, but is it time to pay attention?
Read more at T-Top Equipped: 1979 Dodge Magnum
T-Top Equipped: 1979 Dodge Magnum
Aug 7, 2018 • USA • 9 Comments
T-Top Equipped: 1979 Dodge Magnum
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-05-at-1.05.04-AM-630x390.jpg
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jeff-Lavery_avatar_1510763369-24x24.jpg
This 1979 Dodge Magnum sports an interesting look, with subtle wheel arch flares and moon-style hubcaps, combined with a rare T-top roof and floor-shift automatic. The Magnum is yet another car from the malaise era that promised big things with its imposing name and physique, but power output was limited from the factory due to changing emissions and fuel economy requirements. That said, it’s still one of the better designs of the 70s, in my opinion. Find it here on eBay for $5,999.
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-05-at-1.04.54-AM-630x390.jpg
Surprisingly, the T-top option is, in fact, rare, with just over 3,000 1979 models optioned with them. The Magnum had a short-lived existence, which may explain why they’re so noticeable today when they pop up for sale. The transition to smaller cars made the Magnum a literal dinosaur quite quickly, and a short-lived career in NASCAR did nothing to help its chances.
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-05-at-1.05.23-AM-630x390.jpg
When you think of T-Top roofs, it’s easy to recall various two-doors and two-seaters that left the factory with the, but not a land barge like the Magnum. Sure, it has two doors, but it’s not exactly a Datsun 280ZX or any other number of small performance cars that came with the paneled roof in the 70s and 80s. The red leather interior is the perfect combo, and the seller notes they just recovered the front seats.
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-05-at-1.05.41-AM-630x390.jpg
The 360 V8 was good for just *under* 200 b.h.p., truly staggering for an engine this large. The seller notes that this example still has functioning A/C and recently received a brand-new vinyl top. While a Magnum will never be worth much, it’s a Mopar product with an actual connection to the Petty years of NASCAR that still looks pretty good despite its age (though it does need the cool headlights shields and replacement turn signals.) The Magnum is a car often overlooked by collectors, but is it time to pay attention?
Read more at T-Top Equipped: 1979 Dodge Magnum