DOTJ: Like Soap Operas? Need a New Car? In the late 80s Dodge had you covered

"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
03/06/2019 at 11:03 • Filed to: None

As I conclude this weeks Junkyard finds, I present the Dodge Dynasty, Chrysler Corp got a lot of mileage out of the K Car platform in fact for much of the late 80s and Early 90s they built just one car, they disguised it really well though. Built to appeal to the full size sedan buyer not interested in the ultra luxurious Chrysler Imperial.

Chrysler products of this era had paint issues, this example is no exception. This car likely spent most of its life outside but it is fairly straight.

I miss car wide tail light panels I don’t know why

The interior help up incredibly well, 80s velour was very durable

Less than 90,000 miles

The original owner optioned this out with the upgraded Infinity Sound System, but stopped short of the top of the line system with the built in equalizer. My father optioned out his Minivans of this era with the better system it sounded great.

No Junkyard shopping this weekend I’m of the Amelia Island Concour d Elegance.

DISCUSSION (5)

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > My X-type is too a real Jaguar
03/06/2019 at 12:23

That Sebring and minivan next to it still shared the same basic platform....

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
03/06/2019 at 12:36

They certainly got the most out of that platform.

sn4cktimes > My X-type is too a real Jaguar
03/06/2019 at 14:04

How much for that radio?!? I am willing to pay you to yank that out and ship it to Canada. It is the perfect unit for my ‘84 Rampage. All I can find online are the rounded button 90’s units. I am so serious, message the hell out of me.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > sn4cktimes
03/06/2019 at 14:47

I unfortunately w on’t be able to get back to that yard for about 3 weeks, by then that car will likely be crushed, this is a high turnover yard. If you know someone in the Atlanta area it is at the Pull A Part East Yard. Cassette decks are $12 iirc.

sn4cktimes > My X-type is too a real Jaguar
03/07/2019 at 23:50

Dangit! Well if you happen to see one of those 80's square button Chrysler tape- decks lemme know. Not too many of those vehicles still cruising around Alberta these days. Or if the guy you know has any.