Listed now on eBay, this 1957 Fargo Power Wagon RestoMod offers the best of both worlds, the rugged, old-school charm of a classic Dodge truck paired with the performance and reliability of a modern diesel drivetrain. The seller, located in Kelowna, British Columbia, is asking $98,500 USD and describes the build as the result of a two-year project, with only about 500 miles since completion.
According to the eBay listing, this truck sits on a 1990 Dodge W250 chassis, powered by a 12-valve Cummins that’s been fully re-sealed and tuned. The engine work includes a rebuilt VE injection pump, Killer Dowel Pin fix, 4-inch turbo-back exhaust, and a hydroboost brake setup paired with power steering. The drivetrain also includes a rebuilt Getrag 360 transmission and NP205 transfer case, with custom driveshafts and Warn locking hubs completing the package.
Underneath, the suspension has been upgraded extensively with Achieve Garage components, including new front leaf springs, crossover steering, and Bilstein 5100 shocks. The truck rolls on new 40×13.50×17 Cooper STT Pro tires mounted on American Racing wheels, giving it a stance that’s both aggressive and balanced. The seller notes that it drives straight at highway speeds and “rides like a new truck” while maintaining the unmistakable looks of a vintage Power Wagon.
Inside, the cab has been sound-deadened with two layers of insulation and fitted with new upholstery, Dolphin gauges, a tilt column, and carpeted flooring. Other interior touches include a functional front louver, opening windshield, and a custom-built doghouse over the transmission tunnel. The attention to detail continues throughout, with the body having been completely sandblasted, metal-worked, and epoxy coated before receiving its custom patina finish and matte clear coat.
The listing explains that the frame was fully sandblasted and coated with POR-15, the running boards and underbody are Raptor-lined, and all glass, lights, and emblems are brand new. There’s also a nine-foot box with a steel floor, original Fargo tailgate, and working Braden winch up front.
The seller emphasizes that this is a turn-key truck — ready to drive daily, cruise at 60 mph, and enjoy without sorting out teething issues. It’s titled in the seller’s name as a 1957 Fargo Power Wagon, insured and plated, with assistance available for U.S. shipping and import. This build blends heritage and modern engineering in a way few trucks can. It’s the kind of vehicle that draws a crowd everywhere it goes — not because it’s flashy, but because it’s built with purpose, precision, and passion.
Would you use this diesel-powered Fargo as a daily driver, or keep it as the crown jewel of a vintage truck collection?
Be a hit at the local 4wd club pulling up w this beast 💪
Be a hit at MY house pulling up with this beast-my wife would be all over this like peanut butter on an unattended 6 year old! A very reasonable price from what we’ve seen but as perfect as the truck is it’d be hard to justify..
As guardian of the Power Wagon magazine name, I salute this truck as the apex of the breed.
I was just looking thru several years worth of Power Wagon Advertisers i miss my 62 WM300
Nice Power wagon that’s been modified very clean. I’m a 2018 Dodge Power Wagon owner myself with the 392 engine and last of the 6 speed auto and last of the column shifter before the Dial shifter was added.
I oftentimes cringe when I read about someone taking a classic and doing a frame swap. How was the quality of the workmanship? But this one sure looks like they did a spectacular job on it. Love the long shifter too. Whats nice is, its a vintage truck that will cruise down the highway ( keeping up with traffic) with no problem. Love it.
I’ll say one thing, that ain’t no little weasel truck. I love it.
Maybe I can’t see them in the pics, but where are the windshield wipers?!
I don’t see any wipers either. It must come with a long handled squeegee! I wonder if it has a heater and defroster, or is it a fair weather vehicle only?
You only need them when it rains. They must not drive in the rain and for that money they should be there!
Sure looks like it means business. Still has that bolt upright seating like you’re going to fight it every mile down the road. Would be a shame not to put it to work again. I too wonder about the wipers and heater.
done right…alot of money spent…but sell price of 96k ?? some people have way to much money for toys. and large expectations.
Growing up practically on the border with Canada, a lot of local farmers/ranchers bought their trucks and farm equipment from the dealers just across the border into Canada. They might’ve had some tariffs but considering that you had to drive 35 miles south to Shelby, most of the guys said that the Canadian variants were just fine. Consequently, I grew up seeing Mercury and Fargo trucks with Montana plates. Needless to say, I was never surprised with either one; even seeing a GMC with a Babbitt-Pounder 216, or later, a 235 / 261-6, or a 283 V8 was commonplace. Dodge / Fargo trucks with the longer block were just as common.
A lot of ranchers around the Sweetgrass Hills used these. For that matter, there were a lot of operators into North Dakota as well. I could safely say that the regions ranging 50 miles on either side of the 49th Parallel had a visible number of Power Wagons, and enough surplus M-37s to make it count.
Some of them were replaced with newer items but a lot of them are still being used daily. It’s good to see these old relics still on the job.
Then there are those that get the resto-mod treatment and that’s OK too. In either form they are equally welcome at my place…
98k
Riiite!
A magnificent build, but,,,oh yeah, it’s me at 3:30 am, $100 GRAND?? Why, that’s almost a kidney operation for the underinsured,,, sorry, I just can’t wrap my head around the value some people think of today. Is $100 grand for a limited interest vehicle really out there? I suppose perhaps in a country with 20 million millionaires, many, except me, right here, is this an everyday thing? They list all these “impressive” additions, and they are, but only to fall on deaf ears, as many today have no idea what they are talking about, when for $100 grand, they can’t sport for 10 Walmart rattle cans, and looks terrible, probably a huge turn off with no bids. I always wonder if people feel stupid after posting a ridiculous( to me) price and no interest, or has conscience gone the way of common sense too.
SOLD!
$89,500 U.S.