The Green Bean: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Aspen was Dodge’s new-for-1976 compact/midsize F-body, replacing the Dart in the showroom and sharing its basic platform with the Plymouth Volaré. It was supposed to be a more modern, comfortable evolution of Chrysler’s old A-body formula. Under the hood is Chrysler’s 225-cubic-inch Slant Six, one of Detroit’s great indestructible engines. It was never fast, but these things have a reputation for surviving neglect, overheating, questionable maintenance and several generations of owners who regarded oil changes as optional. Find this 1977 Dodge Aspen offered for $12,000 CAD in Kaleden, BC, Canada via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
From the seller:
1977 Dodge ,Aspen
condition: like new
cylinders: 6 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 13,000
paint color: green
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: sedan
Less Than 14,000 kilometres, original Penticton vehicle from Parker motors, all documents and service records, original interior, vinyl roof, slant 6 engine, floor shift.
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Funny, my recollection was the reputation of their fenders dissolving into Large Hole Swiss within 3 years.
Then vanishing from every northeast roadway within 5.
Cannot recall seeing any roadworthy examples after 1985.
Perhaps the pacific NW climate was kinder to these.
An indestructible slant 6 mill still needs some functional chassis to have automotive utility.
Buy this and prove me wrong.