1989 Dodge Dakota Shelby RARE FIND ORIGINAL #1059 OF 1475 PRODUCED NO RESERVE !

TheShelbyDakotawas a limited-production performance version of theDodge DakotaSportpickup truck. Offered by Shelby for 1989 only, it was his firstrear wheel drivevehicle in many years.

The Shelby Dakota started with a short-wheelbase, short-bed, standard-cab pickup. The3.9L V6was removed in favor of the company's5.2L V8withthrottle-body injection. On paper, the swap looked simple since both engines were similar, but the tight space in the Dakota's engine compartment meant removing the engine-driven fan in front and using electric ones instead. Removing the belt-driven fan increased the stock 5.2L V8's output by 5hp (3.7kW) up (to 175hp) but torque was 270ftâ‹…lbf (370Nâ‹…m).

Special wheels and trim, as well as individually numbered dash plaques proclaimed the car's heritage. At the time, it was the highest-performing pickup truck in existence, except for the Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck, and would set the stage for later factory efforts like theGMC SycloneandFord Lightning. Total Production: 1475. 480 in white and 995 in red. 1 was made in two-tone with red below the stripe and white above the stripe. List price was $15,813 plus freight.

OVERALL VERY ORIGINAL RARE TRUC, IS IN NEED OF RESTORATIO, DOES RUN AND DRIV, A $500 DEPOSIT DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS AND FULL PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS, I WILL HELP WITH SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS BUT ALL SHIPPING COSTS ARE BUYERS RESPONSIBILIT, GOOD LUCK BIDDIN, PLEASE REALIZE THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION AND WILL BE SOLD TO HIGHEST BIDDE, THIS CAR IS NICE BUT AS I SAID NEEDS A RESTORATION, CALL 631-620-3330