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1978 Dodge Magnum Xe-gt Coupe 2-door 6.6l on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:57393 Color: Silver /
 Red
Location:

La Grange, Texas, United States

La Grange, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:6.6L 400Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
VIN: XS22N8R224890 Year: 1978
Interior Color: Red
Make: Dodge
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Magnum
Trim: XE Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 57,393
Options: T-Tops
Sub Model: GT
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Exterior Color: Silver
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Overall excellent body on car. Just a few small rust bubbles in lower right quarter panel. Front passenger seat correct but different material. Motor locked due to main bearing failure, probably due to some idiot forgetting the oil."

1978 Dodge Magnum GT, only 681 GT cars were produced in 1978.  This body style car was briefly used for NASCAR.  The body of this car is in excellent overall condition.  The only rust is some very small bubbles on lower right quarter panel, see pictures.  All floors are clean and have no rot.  This car has T-tops, hideaway headlights, a 400 motor, automatic transmission, and only 57,393 miles.  Appears to be original mileage judging by seats and brake petal.  Also, doors, hood, and trunk all open and close like new.  I purchased this car at an auction.  The motor appears to be rebuilt and there are lots of new parts under the hood.  However, the motor is locked due to main bearing failure.  Some idiot may have forgot to put oil in after the oil change.  Lower end of motor should be rebuildable.  I do have a 1978 440 out of a motor home with low mileage that can be purchased separately for $600.  I don't know the history of this car, just bought it to put on Ebay so some Dodge lover can put it back on the road.  The front passenger seat is correct but has different material than the rest of the seats, otherwise interior looks good.  I have broken down the VIN and fender tags. 

The VIN codes are as follows:

  • X  Dodge Charger SE/Magnum XE
  • S  Special
  • 22  2 Door Special Coupe
  • N  400 1-4 BBL 8 Cylinder B Engine
  • 8  1978
  • R  Windsor Ontario Canada
  • Remaining 6 are sequence numbers

Fender tag codes are as follows:

  • N88  Cruise Control
  • N94  ESA with Catalyst
  • R47  Power Tri-Band Antenna
  • Y37  Conversion Center Special Handling/Contractor
  • A75  Dodge Magnum XE-GT
  • C57  Premium 60/40 Split Bench Seat with Arm Rest and Recliner
  • G67  Race Style Right Outside Mirror/Painted/Remote
  • G77  Race Style Dual Outside Mirror Package/Painted/Remote
  • H51  A/C with Front Heater
  • M55  Glass T-Top Roof - Special Handling Contractor
  • RA2  Silver Pewter Paint Gray Poly
  • EWRA  Red Interior
  • 000  ?
  • 331  ?
  • DC9880  ?
  • E64  400 ci 8 cyl/SD4 bbl (Ser # N. Code)
  • D36  A 727 A/Transmission (Heavy Duty/Non-Lock Up)
  • XS22  190 hp/300 torque
  • N8R  ?
  • 224890  Sequence numbers

Car has Texas original title.  Very low reserve.  Car does not currently run/drive so you will need to trailer it home or arrange for transportation.  If you have questions, please ask.

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