Ford F150 and Chevrolet Action Line (’67-’72) pickup trucks have certainly come into their own and received their due from a collectibility perspective. What about the third leg of the Detroit Three, Dodge? Not so much so. But that will probably change too and today T.J. has found us a Dodge entry in the form of a 1969 D100. This example packs a punch under its hood and is said to be mostly original, so let’s give it a once-over. Residing in Delta, Colorado, this very aqua, long-bed pickup is available, here on eBay for an opening bid of $9,100.

Considered a good, dependable driver, the seller states, “The paint is original including lots of patina (including the very rare optioned textured vinyl top look white cab top!)“. What paint is there, a sort of hospital ward green, looks surprisingly strong, at least in places where it hasn’t either rubbed off or has been overtaken by rust, such as the rocker panels. There are no images of the cargo bed but there is one of the floor in the cab and rust has pretty well taken out the steel surrounding what looks like a frame attachment bolt. Beyond these items, the body is reasonably straight and is representative of a truck that has worked its entire life.

Powering this rig is an 81K mile 258 gross HP, 383 CI V8 engine that is connected to a TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The seller tells us that this is an original factory big-block truck but it does not contain the born-with motor – apparently, it’s a warranty swap that occurred in 1970. It is claimed, “This is the easiest starting big block Mopar I have ever been around in 50 years of owning them. It runs very hard with no valvetrain noise or smoke“.

We’re told by the seller, “Just had the seat reupholstered with some mild customization of colors and extra foam at a cost of $1300.”  OK, well, the reupholstering job looks well executed but…a clash of colors maybe? (Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so I’m told).  The seller mentions that the speedo is on the fritz and the wipers aren’t quite up to snuff so some things will require attention.

Styling is subjective. I keep telling myself that, but preference sneaks into the personal observation. If you look at GM’s C/K series trucks from ’67 to ’72, they nailed it in the styling department – and their popularity today has to have something to do with that. As for the Ford F-series, their fifth generation, coincidentally also offered from ’67 to ’72, is right there with their GM competitors, or certainly close. This Dodge D100? It’s a bit gangly and dated looking in my estimation though the follow-on third generation, which commenced in 1972, was a big improvement. This truck’s notable selling feature is likely its engine, the largest available in ’69, according to the seller. The problem seems to be the bid floor, we’re five days in and no one has anted up the $9,100 minimum. Sounds like the seller is going to need to rethink this Dodge’s market value, wouldn’t you agree?