richard petty aspen

[polywideblock]

check this one out        http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Other-Richard-Petty-Kit-Car-1978-Dodge-Aspen-Richard-Petty-Kit-Car-/121143172755?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c34b21e93      

[JB400]

That would be a cool toy.

[Ghoste]

I don't think I've seen one with the numbers on the doors dashed like that, is that factory?

[polywideblock]

I don't know    but its a very nice  looking car for the 20 500 he's asking

[chargerboy69]

I am actually surprised it is bid up as high as it is.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Other-Richard-Petty-Kit-Car-1978-dodge-aspen-richard-petty-kit-car-/121143172755?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c34b21e93&vxp=mtr

[71ChallengeHer]

I don't think I've seen one with the numbers on the doors dashed like that, is that factory?

I never saw one like that ?  And I'm pretty sure the tuff wheel should have been red .

[RTDaddy]

The numbers came with the car in the trunk, owner's choice to put them on or not.  Had a couple running around here "back in the day."

"IF YOU'RE UNDER CONTROL, YOU AIN'T GOING FAST ENOUGH."

[Ghoste]

There was maybe one around here back when they were new but that's a lot of brain cells ago.  A devoted following for the F-bodies but I wonder if the aftermarket will ever step up to them.  I just can't see it but I once thought the A-bodies wouldn't get the support they do now.

[71ChallengeHer]

The numbers came with the car in the trunk, owner's choice to put them on or not.  Had a couple running around here "back in the day."

"IF YOU'RE UNDER CONTROL, YOU AIN'T GOING FAST ENOUGH."

I know that about the stripes. But weren't the solid .

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Not bad, but too bad it's an Aspen.

[TruckDriver]

The numbers were not like that, they were solid. And the tuff wheel should be black rubber or foam, whatever it is, with stainless brushed spokes. That is a aftermarket steering wheel.

[71ChallengeHer]

The numbers were not like that, they were solid. And the tuff wheel should be black rubber or foam, whatever it is, with stainless brushed spokes. That is a aftermarket steering wheel.

on the Super Coupes the tuff wheel matched the color of the interior. Shelby's a tan interior and the tuff wheel is tan. That's what I meant about the numbers . 

[TruckDriver]

I never seen a Super Coupe up close, and haven't even seen one in person since the early 1980's. I learned something new then

[polywideblock]

what about this old girl looking for a new home   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Other-SUPER-COUPE-1978-DODGE-SUPER-COUPE-NOT-A-CUDA-CHALLENGER-DART-DUSTER-CHARGER-GTX-/360700575178?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item53fb6dfdca     

[Fred]

That would be a cool toy.

If you like a brick on wheels! 

[hatersaurusrex]

12,600?

The ad should read:

"Dodge's own Version of a Mustang II:  Only 12,599 more than it's worth. Bid now!!!"

[Ghoste]

A little harsh but I have to admit I laughed.

[70moparman]

When I was in my early 20s I ran a 1977 Dodge Aspen 2 door couple painted limelight green in the local demo derby (Platte County Fair Grounds)... I had a giant mopar penstar painted on the hood and wrote GO MOPAR on the sides...  I took out 2 or 3 cars before getting struck onto an S-10 chevy i pinned into a ditch... an 80s chrysler mini-van ended up winning 1st place... At least a Mopar still won!   

[JB400]

That would be a cool toy.

If you like a brick on wheels! 

I'm sure our mopars aren't much more aerodynamic than that car.  I'd drop the front end down a little bit,  lose the bumper guards, split the bumper to where it wasn't quite so tall, and black out the grille and headlight area.  These cars can be cool, if someone is willing to do some custom work to them

[Fred]

That would be a cool toy.

If you like a brick on wheels! 

I'm sure our mopars aren't much more aerodynamic than that car.  I'd drop the front end down a little bit,  lose the bumper guards, split the bumper to where it wasn't quite so tall, and black out the grille and headlight area.  These cars can be cool, if someone is willing to do some custom work to them

I'll pass.

[Ghoste]

Me too.  The work is all done for you on the Chargers and I'm pretty lazy so...

[Indygenerallee]

The front suspension on those Aspens are bumpsteer heaven, Why anyone would want one boggles the mind!!

[BB1]

Like it. 

[HPP]

Cuz, except for the first one pictured above, they are inexpensive to pick up, parts are still easy to find in yards, and with the same mods as an earlier car, they are just as fast.

My old '78 Aspen would run low 12s in Denver with a 360.  Put many a classic Charger on the trailer.

However, disco era cars aren't for everyone. They will never be as valuable as earlier cars, but that also means you see even fewer of them at shows than you do Chargers and Cudas.

[Mopar440+6]

Why anyone would want one boggles the mind!!

Because guys my age (27) can't afford late 60's - early 70's muscle cars. Yes, I may own a '68 Charger but I can't afford to restore it because everything for these cars is astronomically priced. At least with an F-body car I could afford to put some parts on it and its still a V8, RWD car. I'll gladly take one of the F/M/J bodied cars over a Honda or Nissan...