1975 Dodge Ramcharger

1975 Dodge Ramcharger 4x4 For Sale

Factory 440 Big Block Rare D-Code VIN Rust-Free North Carolina Truck Removable Hardtop Rebuilt 440

This 1975 Dodge Ramcharger is a particularly desirable example of Dodges first- generation full-size SUV, combining four-wheel-drive capability, unmistakable 1970s Mopar styling, a removable hardtop, and - most importantly - a VIN-confirmed factory 440 cubic- inch big-block V8.

VIN A10BD5X174382 identifies this truck as a 1975 Dodge Ramcharger AW100 4x4 equipped from the factory with the 440 V8, making the D engine code an important part of this Ramchargers identity.

Originally a North Carolina truck, it has benefited from a favorable climate and retains an impressively clean, solid body, frame, and undercarriage without the rust and rot so commonly found on vintage 4x4s.

With approximately 112,000 original miles, a professionally rebuilt 440, attractive recent blue paint, largely original interior, automatic transmission, four-wheel drive, and the signature removable roof, this is a very appealing example of an increasingly collectible early Ramcharger.

VIN & Identification Plate

The VIN is:

A10BD5X174382

The important portions decode as:

A10 - Dodge Ramcharger / AW100 4x4 configuration
B - GVWR classification
D - Factory 440 cubic-inch V8
5 - 1975 model year
X - Missouri Truck assembly plant, St. Louis
174382 - Production sequence number

The original vehicle identification plate remains attached to the truck and shows:

Make: Dodge
Model: A10
VIN: A10BD5X174382
Maximum GVW: approximately 6,100 lbs

The big takeaway is the D-code VIN. This Ramcharger was built with the 440; it is not simply a small-block truck that received a big-block conversion later in life.

Factory 440 Big Block

Under the hood is the highly desirable 440 cubic-inch Chrysler RB big-block V8, backed by an automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive system.

Approximately 10 years ago, the 440 was professionally rebuilt, giving the truck a refreshed foundation while retaining the engine configuration that makes it particularly desirable.

During the rebuild, the ignition system was converted to electronic ignition, improving starting, reliability, and ease of maintenance without taking away from the character of the big Chrysler V8.

The 440 provides exactly the kind of low-end torque and effortless power that suits a full-size 1970s four-wheel-drive truck.

Power & Performance
Factory 440ci Big Block V8
VIN-verified D-code 440
Professionally rebuilt approximately 10 years ago
Electronic ignition conversion
Automatic transmission
Four-wheel drive
Strong-running drivetrain
Runs and drives well
Approximately 112,000 original miles

For a first-generation Ramcharger, the factory 440 is a major part of the appeal and separates this truck from the more commonly encountered small-block examples.

Rust-Free North Carolina Body

One of the strongest aspects of this Ramcharger is its overall solidity.

Having spent its life in North Carolina, the truck has avoided the serious corrosion often associated with older four-wheel-drive vehicles from northern climates.

The body is straight and was professionally refinished in its current blue approximately 18 months ago. The paint presents very well and gives the Ramcharger a clean, purposeful appearance while retaining the rugged personality these trucks are known for.

Unlike later SUVs that were permanently enclosed, these early Ramchargers could be transformed into a large open-air four-wheel-drive vehicle, giving them a personality somewhere between a conventional SUV and an oversized off-road convertible.

With the top removed, the Ramcharger takes on an entirely different look and driving experience, and it remains one of the features that makes the earliest examples particularly distinctive today.

The odometer currently displays 12,993 miles, with actual mileage believed to be approximately 112,000 original miles.

The primary item presently noted is that the rear hatch does not lock, although it opens and closes properly.

What makes this Ramcharger especially interesting is the combination of its condition and factory specification.

Many surviving Ramchargers have been modified over the decades, and a 440 under the hood does not automatically mean the truck was originally equipped with one.

In this case, however, VIN A10BD5X174382 provides the important confirmation: the D engine code identifies this as a factory 440-equipped truck.

For Sale By Owner Located In West Babylon, NY 11704

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