1978 Dodge Aspen

OVERVIEW

This 1978 Dodge Aspen Special Edition has been with the seller for one year and is powered by a 318ci V8 engine backed by an automatic transmission. Features include power brakes and steering, cruise control, air conditioning, a CB radio, an AM/FM/cassette radio, and a glove box-mounted AM/FM stereo. Refinished in Caramel Tan Metallic with a white vinyl roof over a tan vinyl interior, this Aspen Special Edition is available now and comes with a clear Ohio title in the seller’s name.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

The exterior was refinished in Caramel Tan Metallic under previous ownership. It features chrome bumpers with black impact strips, aftermarket LED fog lights, dual headlights with chrome bezels, and a chrome grille with a gray insert. Additional features include fender-mounted turn signal indicators, chrome sport mirror housings, a manual remote driver-side mirror, tinted glass, a white vinyl roof, wheel opening moldings, midbody side moldings with white impact strips, a locking gas cap, dual CB antennas, a rear window defogger, and dual rear taillights with integrated reverse lights.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of chrome steel wheels with black inserts, chrome center caps, and trim rings is wrapped in new BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised-white-letter tires installed in early 2022.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

The front bench seat, rear seat, trim, and door panels are upholstered in tan vinyl. Features include copper carpeting, beige carpeted floor mats, manual windows, power steering, power brakes, a CB radio, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and a glove box-mounted AM/FM stereo. Additional features include cruise control, a column-mounted automatic shifter, a copper dashboard with a copper vinyl top pad, delay wipers, a sport steering wheel, air conditioning, and a rear window defogger.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

A 100-mph speedometer, digital clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, and alternator are located ahead of the driver. With 450 miles added under current ownership, the odometer reads 96,049 miles, which the seller believes to be accurate.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 318ci V8 engine backed by an automatic transmission. All original air intake components and emissions controls are in place. The seller notes an oil change, a power steering and brake fluid change, and air conditioning repairs were completed in September of 2022.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Aspen was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. Additional photos of the undercarriage can be seen in the carousel to the right.