A beautiful example of Impact Red and White, in what Dodge referred to as the “Paint Procedure PXS” two-tone color scheme, this 1980 Dodge D150 Custom Club Cab has a mere 52,000 km (32,311 miles) on it after having been on the earth for over 45 years. This time capsule can be found here on craigslist in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and they’re asking $22,500 (presumably Canadian dollars, or $16,330 U.S. dollars). Here is the original listing, and thanks to Curvette for the tip!
Sadly, out of 24 photos allowed, the seller posted just 12 photos, and nine of them are verticals, for a truck that’s a hair over 19 feet long. And two of the horizontal photos are even cut off. I’ll never understand that, but add it to the list of things humans do (including me) that I’ll never understand. Whatever format or orientation the photos are, this truck looks like it could drive to a Concours show, take home first prize, and then drive home again and be used as a truck. The black grille inserts were new for 1980.
This is the last year before Dodge went to the full-on Ram name for its pickups, and it doesn’t look like it, but the Custom is a base-level trim. This truck has all sorts of bright trim and a super nice, plush interior, so for it to be a base model shows how much trucks have evolved over the decades. Here’s what the bed floor looks like; it seems as perfect as the rest of the truck does. There are several fun 1980 Dodge pickup brochures: here, here, and here.
I’m assuming this interior is original, and they don’t mention it in the listing, but they do say that three of the four tires are original! Yeah, those have to be changed ASAP. 46-year-old tires aren’t even remotely safe to drive on. That being said, I have to believe this seat and everything else inside is also original if 3/4 of the tires are original. Four interior colors were available on the Custom trim trucks: black, cashmere, blue, and red, as seen here, and this appears to be an original pattern, so I’m betting this is the seat it left the factory with. Amazing! There isn’t even a tiny crack on the side of the vinyl. The Club Cab gave a nice area behind the seats for additional seating or storage. It’s my personal favorite cab configuration. It’s no surprise at all that this one looks like new back there.
In 1980, the 225 slant-six was discontinued for the Club Cab and Crew Cab trucks, and this engine is Dodge’s 318-cu.in. OHV V8, which would have been rated at 135 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque. It’s backed by an optional three-speed automatic (the 4-speed NP435 was the base transmission choice), sending power to the rear wheels only on this D-series truck. This is reportedly a one-family-owned truck, and it couldn’t look any nicer than it does. I have to believe this is the nicest one left. What do you think about this ’80 D-150 Club Cab?
This look like it could have time warped from 1983 on a used Dodge car lot. To see a Dodge this old, with not only its original sheetmetal, but original paint. And that bed is impressive. It’s probably a good thing Dodge stopped using the Slant six in the club and crew cabs. A bit heavy for that. This probably will not go over very well, but a set of period correct whitewalls could actually work with the red and white paint. Very nice one!!! Thanks Scotty and Curvette.
I would absolutely put whitewalls on this truck.
Long Sally this one is. 👍 😎
Nice truck, I would get rid of the cap.
It’s nice and will have its fans, but Dodge trucks typically don’t command anywhere close to the same money as comparable Ford and Chevrolet/GMC’s. The market favors 1/2 ton, standard cab short beds, the extended cab long beds are ungainly looking. This has been on the market for 29 days, so far, that more than suggests potential buyers don’t see the value in it at its current asking price.
Steve R
I would want the 4-speed manual. Much more fun! Had an Army-spec ’76 D100 back in the day. Slant-6, 3-speed manual. This would be a blast if so equipped, especially with a V8. The 318 is no slouch in a truck like this one. GLWTS.
This is how we bought them back then. Two tone adds some style and the 318 probably feels fast enough if you’re not always on the floor. Here’s how far we’ve come as evidence by the size of those tires and 2wd. I recall a friend who had a 2wd Silverado 1500 crew cab 8′ box, no topper. His son called it the canoe.
It seems as if every day BF (thank you) provides me with a wow what a great vehicle but…. It is located on the opposite side of the continent from me. Reality is that here on the east coast rust rules. Finding a truck like this one in comparable condition would require some serious searching and time. The other fact that has become apparent is that older pickups in nice condition are commanding a lot more coin to acquire than they did maybe five or so years ago. Personally, I think this trend will continue and vehicles like this will actually appreciate. If I was in the market to replace my 1999 Dodge Ram club cab with the 318; I would be looking for something like this truck. I’ve been mentally priced out of the market for a new or late model pickup. I refuse to pay the outrageous amount required for such a purchase. Additionally I have known of several people who have had their $65,000 truck give them problems right off the bat. Oh and now your new vehicle spies on you too. No thanks. Someone will be getting a really nice truck here. GLWTS.
I like it, and I’m not a truck fan. I would KEEP the cap; that way, it keeps things dry. I also want no part of standard shift, unless I am driving a vehicle built before an automatic was available for that particular model. I WILL DRIVE a standard, but only if the standard was all you could have from the factory on that model and year (e.g., a 1938 Ford Deluxe). I don’t like anything the least bit “sporty” on a vehicle.
Cool Dodge. In great shape. From the first pic, it looks like it might be oh maybe 45 feet long. Whitewalls on a pickup like this? Why not. I guess it needed the option code and name “PXS Paint Procedure”, I think I’d have called it “TTP Two Tone Paint”. Wait; someone might have confused that with the T-Top option….
Good write-up SG.
Imagine kids today trying to parallel park this beast!