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Oct 25, 2024  •  For Sale  •  35 Comments

Upgraded Performance: 1979 Dodge Aspen Station Wagon

The 1979 Dodge Aspen wagon could be had with 3 different size engines, such as the old-faithful Slant Six, or a pair of V8s were also available, including the 318 or 360 varieties.  Although this one was born with… more»

Sep 16, 2024  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

1 of 531: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe

The Aspen was the successor to the Dodge Dart from 1976 to 1980 (over at Plymouth, it was the Volare). America’s muscle car market was largely on life support by 1978, yet that’s when Dodge and Plymouth both introduced… more»

Sep 13, 2024  •  For Sale  •  23 Comments

No Frills Survivor: 1977 Dodge Aspen

The Dodge Aspen arrived in 1976 as the successor to the aging Dart. Over at Plymouth, a badge-engineering version of the automobile called the Volare replaced the Valiant. There were no major leaps forward in the cars from a… more»

Apr 12, 2024  •  For Sale  •  44 Comments

Surprisingly Solid: 1978 Dodge Aspen Station Wagon

Chrysler seemed to have hit a home run for the company in 1976 when they introduced the Dodge Aspen and its corporate cousin, the Plymouth Volare.  Hopes were high, with the pair collectively receiving the coveted Motor Trend Car… more»

Sep 15, 2023  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

Only Two Owners! 1977 Dodge Aspen

The Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare were the successors to the Valiant and Dart compacts that sold so well in the 1960s and 1970s. With similar engineering, they should have been hits, but a slew of recalls due to… more»

Aug 9, 2023  •  For Sale  •  29 Comments

Estate Sale Find! 1977 Dodge Aspen Survivor

We’ve all heard stories about finding a cream puff car that grandma only drove to the store and church on Sundays, but these usually pan out to be about as exaggerated as grandpa’s tales of landing the largest bass… more»

Jul 15, 2023  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

French Racing Blue: 1977 Dodge Aspen

The Aspen debuted in 1976 as the successor to Dodge’s venerable Dart compact. But the car suffered quality control issues right out of the gate that resulted in a flurry of recalls. It took a while, but most of… more»

May 7, 2023  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Real R/T? 1980 Dodge Aspen

For the most part, the Dodge Aspen and its corporate cousin Plymouth Volare are often overlooked in the muscle car market, and that’s understandable as by the time they were introduced in 1976 the majority of customers were now… more»

Dec 7, 2022  •  For Sale  •  30 Comments

One Year Only! 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe

The 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe really was a pretty decent offering- for its time.  As the old cliche goes, measuring most American muscle cars in terms of performance from the late seventies to their counterparts a decade earlier… more»

Apr 24, 2021  •  For Sale  •  23 Comments

Rare Super Coupe: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe

The 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe was a limited edition vehicle introduced to inject some excitement into an automotive industry suffering through The Malaise Era. Just how limited it was seems to be a matter of conjecture. The owner… more»

Dec 1, 2020  •  For Sale  •  46 Comments

Fully Restored: 1978 Dodge Aspen SE

In 1976, the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare were the corporate replacements for the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant. Unfortunately, they were beset with quality control problems and a recall history, which brought the nameplates to an end after… more»

Dec 7, 2019  •  For Sale  •  32 Comments

1-of-531: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe

The Dodge Aspen Super Coupe was a one-year-only model, and only 531 examples were produced. It offered buyers a V8 engine, some useful suspension upgrades, and an appearance that was anything but subtle. Barn Finder Ikey H spotted this… more»

Oct 30, 2019  •  For Sale  •  33 Comments

Incredible Survivor: 1979 Dodge Aspen

I literally dream about living in a climate like Phoenix, Arizona where this rust-free 1979 Dodge Aspen is located. I know that there is no perfect place on the planet to live, but compared to the upper-Midwest where winter… more»

Mar 26, 2019  •  For Sale  •  38 Comments

Solid T-Top: 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T

It may not be perfect, but this 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T is a good looking car regardless. It is essentially a solid car with only some very minor rust to be dealt with. Barn Finder Peter B referred the… more»

Nov 28, 2018  •  For Sale  •  28 Comments

Drag Wagon: 1976 Chrysler Aspen

This brown 1976 Chrysler Aspen wagon is certainly one average looking car, but it can scoot. At least, it did. The car has no miles listed, a clear title, and is being sold as is. Located in Blossvale, New… more»

Oct 24, 2018  •  For Sale  •  32 Comments

9,700 Mile Survivor: 1977 Dodge Aspen

Every once in a while a car seems worth the price being asked, although that situation is rare. In the case of this 1977 Dodge Aspen with 9,700 miles on it, the asking price of $7,500 actually seems reasonable…. more»

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