1978 Dodge Magnum Xe-modified Classic Muscle Car-street Machine on 2040-cars
Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
Engine:360 CU. IN.
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1978
Mileage: 60,787
Make: Dodge
Sub Model: XE-MODIFIED CLASSIC MUSCLE CAR
Model: Magnum
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: MAGNUM XE
Drive Type: RWD
"1978
DODGE MAGNUM XE. THE TOTAL DRIVING EXPERIENCE. REKINDLING THE LOVE AFFAIR
BETWEEN THE CAR AND THE OPEN ROAD." THESE ARE CHRYSLER'S MAGICAL WORDS
USED TO DESCRIBE ONE OF THE LAST EXAMPLES OF THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE ERA.
"THE EXHILARATION THAT WAS DRIVING IS BACK. MORE MOVING THAN EVER." WITH A LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN OF TWO YEARS, THIS IS ALSO ONE OF THE RAREST
MODELS EVER PRODUCED. ALTHOUGH APPROXIMATELY 73,000 WERE BUILT IN THE TWO YEARS,
HARDLY ANY ARE STILL ON THE ROAD. THIS BEAUTY IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE
MOPAR COLLECTOR- OR JUST ANY CAR PEOPLE THAT ARE SEARCHING FOR THE RARE, THE
UNUSUAL, SOMETHING THAT STANDS APART FROM THE REST. DON'T HESITATE ON THIS ONE.
THE LAST MOPAR B BODY BUILT. THE LAST MUSCLE CAR FROM THE ERA BY DODGE. MOST OF THESE MAGNUMS WERE LOST- RUSTED OUT, HAULED AWAY FOR A DATE WITH THE
CRUSHER AT THE JUNKYARD. HERE IS A CHANCE TO OWN A REAL 1978 DODGE MAGNUM XE
THAT IS NOT ONLY STILL ROADWORTHY, BUT ALSO A NICE, DRIVER QUALITY EXAMPLE.
THIS CAR COULD BE MADE EVEN BETTER BY THE NEW OWNER IF THEY CHOOSE. HOW MANY OF
THESE HAVE YOU SEEN? WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU REMEMBER ONE AT A CRUISE, SHOW,
ETC? LATE SEVENTIES PERFORMANCE CARS ARE BEGINNING TO SKYROCKET IN POPULARITY,
DEMAND, AND VALUE. THIS CLASSIC IS PRICED LOW ENOUGH FOR ANYONE TO AFFORD. THIS
IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE- DON'T WAIT. CLICK
ON THIS LINK FOR A COMPLETE FILE OF ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/1978%20MAGNUM
The 1978 and 1979 Dodge Magnum in the United States and Canada was an addition to the Chrysler line up that allowed Richard Petty to continue racing with a Mopar. The appearance was somewhat of a rounded off Charger, and was in response to getting a car that would be eligible for NASCAR that would be more aerodynamic, something the 1975-78 Charger was not. Styling features included four rectangular headlights behind retractable clear covers, with narrow opera windows, and an optional T-bar or power sunroof. The Magnum was well-featured with power steering, brakes and seats; the suspension included Chrysler's standard adjustable, longitudinal torsion bars, lower trailing links, and front and rear anti-sway bars. For the 1978 NASCAR season, the 1974 Charger that Chrysler teams had continued to use was no longer eligible for competition. Chrysler worked on several car designs to smooth out the current 1975 bodied Charger into something that would be reasonably aerodynamic for the big racetracks and the Magnum design was settled on early in 1977 for use in the 1978 racing season. Although the original intent was to provide a competitive NASCAR racing platform, many die hard Mopar lovers embraced the vehicle. The Magnum had the muscle car look and performance, with comfort and room for the family. This was exactly what the young, married Baby Boomers were looking for. The Magnum has a cult following today, with several clubs and enthusiasts who are dedicated to the recognition and preservation of Chrysler's "Last B-Body"
VIN BREAKDOWN: XS- Magnum XE, Special Price Class 22- Two Door Special Coupe K- 360 Cu. In., Two Barrel Carburetor 8- 1978 Production Year R- Windsor, Ontario, Canada Assembly Plant 231571- Sequential Number CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW 3 SEPERATE VIDEOS OF THE MAGNUM: http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/1978%20MAGNUM%20VIDEOS Solid body with good, driver quality paint. You can't buy a 100 point show car in this price range. Yellow with Black Landau top. Exterior finish is good, paint is older. Still maintains a good shine. Some minor driving flaws, such as chips, scratches, and a few bubbles. Original Landau top is in good condition, but displays age cracking. Opera windows. Tinted windows. Glass is in good condition. Retractable headlight covers. Sometimes the headlight retractors don't operate. However, there is a knob to manually retract the covers. Headlights are also fully functional with the covers closed. Chrome and bright work are in good shape. Single sport mirror with remote. Slotted wheels with center caps and trim rings. Radial tires- P205/60R15 on the front; P215/60R15 on the rear. The heart of this B Body is a 360 Cu. In. engine. Per previous owner, approximately 600 miles on rebuild. Horsepower is estimated at 320 HP. Carter Thermo Quad mounted atop an Edelbrock Performer 360 dual plane aluminum intake manifold. Big valves in the heads, which have been ported and polished. Flat top pistons. New crank shaft. Hydraulic street cam, .444 lift and valve train. HEI distributor. New alternator. New battery. High torque starter. Mopar headers flow into dual exhaust with free flow mufflers. Torque Flite automatic transmission has also been rebuilt, per previous owner. Small 1,800 RPM stall converter also installed. 8.25" rear differential. Leaf springs in the rear, coil springs in the front. Front and rear anti-sway bars. Power steering. Power disc brakes. Cam appears to draw some vacuum from the brakes. Vacuum storage canister may be a proper add on. Under carriage is not detailed. However, it is clean and solid. Inner trunk is also solid. Original interior. Dash board has some cracks. Both front seats show wear and should be recovered. Dodge seat covers on the front seats. Rear seat in very good condition. Door panels in good condition. Carpet is in good shape, but coloring is inconsistent. Factory AC is present, but it requires a charge. Cruise control was not tested. Factory AM/FM radio. Factory oil pressure, alternator, and water temperature gauges. Wood grain accents. Power windows. Factory console. Padded two spoke steering wheel is in good condition, with a few cracks. Inside hood release. Full set of seat belts. This is a nice, driver quality Dodge Magnum that is priced well under $7,000. At this price, if you want to improve the car with your own touches, you will not be upside down in the vehicle. Don't hesitate, you may not find another at this price. We specialize in the unique and rare, future investment affordable
collector vehicles at old school prices.
Financing is available to qualified buyers at JJ
Best Banc. https://www.jjbest.com/default.aspx Contact Peter MacDonald at 800 872 1965 for more
information. Call Randy at 847 456 7726 with any
questions. The owner of ClassicMuscleCars.com has been collecting for over 30 years.
His favorites are classic muscle cars, guitars, rock 'n'
roll memorabilia, antiques, collectibles, art, and rare
documents. You can see some of the cars
that they have had and sold here: http://www.classicmusclecars.com/ There are over 400 videos to
view and some of his TV shows he has done in the past. He also appeared on the
TV show "Final Offer" on June 7, 2012 on Discovery Channel with
Elvis's hair. The episode is called "Heavy Metal" and re-runs
air periodically. http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/final-offer/videos/final-offer-launch.htm If you have any questions about
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