We make fun of special editions pretty regularly, but these Dodge “adults toys” were pretty cool, even if most were just about looks, and not performance. The 318 and 4MT combo in this truck should at least be mildly entertaining, though it won’t run like the later, 360-powered ‘Lil Red Express. That truck was among the quickest 0-60 MPH vehicles sold in the US in the late 70s. While those were potent trucks, that’s basically a sad statement about everything else sold at the time…
The Warlock had an upgraded interior, unique striping and wheels, wood bed slats and wood side rails above the bed sides. Many of these items would appear on the later Lil Red and Midnight Express trucks. Supposedly, the seller got this one after it sat for several years. It needs just about everything, which is obvious in the images.
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Minden, NV
$2,500 with 39 bids and no reserve
Wood bed side rails are missing, but the correct wheels are present.
The bumper might just need a little straightening.
The buckets and sporty steering wheel were part of the Warlock formula.
The seller is right – things don’t look bad under the hood.
Plywood sits where wood slats would have been.
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This truck is being sold AS IS and must be picked up in Minden,
Nevada within 30 days of auction end. It runs and yard drives,
but has not been on the road in many years and will need to
be trailered. Please ask questions before bidding if I have
left something out of my description. It needs total restoration
of all components and is missing whatever is not shown.
Sold new here in dry Northern Nevada at Don Weir’s Reno Dodge.
In the late 70s they sold a lot of Dodge’s Adult Toys including this
all black Warlock Power Wagon 4 speed. I purchased from the original
owner (still in Reno) a few years ago. It had been neglected and parked
since the 90s. With a battery, fresh gas, and a fuel pump and filter,
it fired right up. It is a 318 with a factory 4 speed, and 9.25 rear with
Sure Grip and 3.55 gears. It still retained an original Carburetor, alternator,
radiator, (fuel pump) and some of the hoses including the bypass.
A very original engine compartment. I also changed the oil prior
to starting. It runs and drives, but should be completely gone thru
before driving on the road. It needs and deserves a total restoration,
Including the engine, which has low oil pressure, and a small coolant leak
at the timing cover but no unusual noises.
Miles are unknown, it shows 12K and is at least 112. The original owner
did not have any additional info or documentation.
The body has a lot of dents. See pictures, and note the damage to
the tailgate, driver’s side cab, door, fenders, bumpers, chrome step
grill etc. It still has it’s original
cert label showing a very late build of July 1978 and door vin tag. This
is one of the last of the 78 Warlocks. Also note the placement of the
Power Wagon hood emblems. Pushed back, and typical of the
Late 78 utilines. You are looking at all original paint/stripes and the
gold primer coming thru.
The interior still has it’s original black buckets, Tuff Wheel w/ 4×4
only adapter, and even original carpet, (cut to expose floors). The
cab is as solid as they come with nothing but original black paint
in the floor pans. The windshield and passenger side glass are
damaged, originally factory tint.
The truck still has it’s four original 15/8 chrome slot wheels (same as
lil red) and the original plastic center caps. It is missing the spare
and the wood racks..
The frame is dry and straight with only the usual surface rust (even
in the desert). The bed wood and strips are gone, replaced by
plywood. The tires are ancient but hold air.
If your looking for a Rare Power Wagon to restore, this is your truck.
Clear Nevada title in my name and can be exported. It is sold AS IS
where is, Minden Nevada 89423. It must be paid in full within 3 business
days of auction close, and picked up within 30 days. All shipping costs
are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check your shipping costs
and with your wife before bidding.
This is a NO RESERVE auction selling to the highest bidder.
Also…..
There is a website devoted to The 70s Adult Toys by DODGE
that is bringing fans together.
www.MACHOPOWERWAGON dot com check it out!
On Apr-01-14 at 11:50:22 PDT, seller added the following information:
Thanks very much for all the interest. I keep communications
confidential, so feel free to ask questions. I do not end auctions
early.
Shipping is the sole responsibility and expense of the buyer.
There are three companies that I can recommend.
Never had a problem with DAS Dependable Auto Shippers
866 xxx xxxx They have been to my house to pickup a dozen
times.
For Canada I have been told that US CANADA AUTO Transport
is good to work with. 800 xxx xxxx
and for overseas I have never had a problem with Aladdin Freight
International in Oakland Ca 510 xxx xxxx excellent for Sweden,
Norway, and Europe.
Thanks Jeff