Featured on AutoHunter, the net public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is that this 1978 Dodge W150 Energy Wagon 4×4.

The primary time the “Energy Wagon” identify was used was in 1945 when it launched a civilian model of a Dodge three-quarter-ton World Struggle II-engineered army truck. That truck turned the ancestor of the numerous giant four-wheel-drive vans that we see driving round on roads and trails round us at the moment. The Energy Wagon identify stays in place on some full-sized vans even at the moment. A dealership in Moneta, Virginia, is auctioning its mechanically-sound two-tone Canyon Crimson Sunfire Metallic and White 1978 workhorse. The public sale will finish on Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. MST.

Manufacturing of the full-sized Dodge D/W Collection pickup ran for fairly some time – from 1961 via 1993 to be actual. The D/W Collection rode on the identical “AD” platform because the Ramcharger and Path Duster two-door sport-utility automobiles that competed with the Chevrolet Blazer. Two-wheel-drive fashions had the “D” naming prefix, whereas four-wheel-drive fashions began with a “W.”

As we speak’s characteristic truck hails from the third-generation of the D/W Collection from 1972 which took on a extra rounded look when in comparison with its predecessor. Together with the outside redesign, these vans acquired an unbiased entrance suspension. Energy originates from a 400cid V8 mated to an TorqueFlite 727 three-speed computerized transmission and a dual-range switch case. The odometer reveals simply 68,641 miles, which the vendor claims to be a real authentic determine.

The promoting vendor has outlined a few of the service objects that make this truck a roadworthy machine: Underneath present possession, it acquired new gas system elements, a transmission rebuild, a carburetor rebuild, a brand new Flowmaster exhaust system, new suspension {hardware}, and new brakes. Receipts for all of this work will probably be included with the sale of the pickup.

It was just some years after this truck rolled off the meeting line that the D/W Collection could be rebranded because the Dodge “Ram” pickup beneath the path of Chrysler govt Lee Iacocca. As we speak, the Ram is a standalone model and the Energy Wagon identify applies to heavy-duty 2500-series vans inside the lineup. This has been the case since 2010. Fashionable Energy Wagon vans include issues like HEMI powerplants, locking differentials, 33-inch tires, and different particular gear.

As good as that each one sounds, a 2024 Ram 2500 Energy Wagon will set you again about $88,510. You would possibly be capable to steal this 1978 for a bit much less!

The public sale for this 1978 Dodge W150 Energy Wagon 4×4 ends Tuesday, January 13, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. (MST)

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