Sold! 1969 Dodge Pickup Restomod
This Award-Winning Dodge Pickup Restomod Just Sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale for Six-Figures
A classic pickup restomod is nothing unusual, especially when we’re talking about timeless offerings from members of the Big Three. Most follow a pretty standard format. Take a single-cab shortbed with a beefed-up V8 powertrain. Add suspension slammed to the ground on some wide rubber. Throw on big brake upgrades that would make most sports cars blush. Spray it with a fresh paint job. Fix the interior up so seat springs aren’t poking you in the butt. And boom! You’re in business.
Emptying out that bag of tricks on a Dodge? That’s pretty unusual. A long-bed, dual-cab Dodge? Now that’s really unusual. And really, really cool. This truck just sold for $128,700.00 at Barrett-Jackson’s 2017 Scottsdale sale. Dubbed “Whiskey Bent,” it was built by the award-winning Roger Burman. In 2015, it won Goodguys Truck of the Year. And it’s easy to see why.
In fact, this baby started life as a 1969 crew cab body. It was fitted with the front end from a 1962, as well as a 1962 bed. Sprayed with Dodge Western brown paint with gold accents, the end result is a beautiful truck. Wouldn’t this be a great way to haul you and your buddies around in style? (Did we mention it was air-conditioned?) However, we’d be reluctant to use that long bed — it’d be a shame to damage the wood.
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As you can see, the attention to detail is utterly staggering. Look at the color-coordinated interior and wheels, a one-off set of 20″ HRBBs. Behold the hot-rodded 360 V8, featuring Edelbrock aluminum heads and induction. And those massive steamroller wheels house Wilwood disc brakes. It’s all backed up by a 727 TorqueFlite automatic and a Ford 9″ rear end.
But let’s refocus on that air-conditioned interior. The beautiful quilted leather is accentuated by modern conveniences such as Dakota Digital gauges, power seats, and a center console with cupholders. It’s all well-integrated, and doesn’t take away from the classic feel of the interior.
What do you think? Did someone land a hell of truck for that price?
