1970 Dodge D100
D-series · 1968-1971 generation of Dodge trucks is most collectible. Sw... · Mopar muscle in a pickup — the underdog of classic trucks
Highly Collectible
Production & Overview
Total Production
98,766
Original MSRP
$2,456
Assembly Plants
Warren, MI · San Leandro, CA · Windsor, ON
Wheelbase
114 inches
Body Styles
Sweptline Pickup · Utiline Pickup
Curb Weight
3,500 lbs
Notable Packages & Production
383 Magnum Engine — 383Magnum
Rare muscle car engine in a pickup — extremely desirable
2.5-4x base
2,100
produced
Adventure Package — Adventure
Top trim equivalent — chrome grille, deluxe interior
1.5-2x base
18,000
produced
Available Engines
C 225ci — inline-6
Slant Six — nearly indestructible base engine
145 hp
G 318ci — V8
Base V8 — most common engine
230 hp
K 360ci — V8
360 4-barrel — strong mid-range option
255 hp
L 383ci — V8
383 Magnum — rare and highly desirable in a truck
330 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: 383 Magnum matching numbers significantly valuable — well-documented 383 trucks are rare. Fender tag confirmation is key. Most standard trucks have been engine swapped.. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
Decode fender tag — most important Mopar truck documentation
Verify 383 Magnum — check engine stamp and fender tag
Cab corners — primary Dodge truck rust location
Floor pans front and rear
Frame rails full length inspection
Sweptline bed — check for rust at stake pockets and floor
Adventure trim — verify chrome grille and specific badging
Slant Six or V8 — check for oil leaks common on high mileage
Door bottoms and lower door skins
Check rocker panels behind steps
Known Problem Areas
Cab corner rust
Floor pan rust
Frame rust more common than Ford/Chevy equivalents
Fewer reproduction parts available than Chevy/Ford
Clone 383 — 318 trucks converted to 383 appearance
Missing fender tags
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
383 Magnum with fender tag documentation
Adventure trim short bed
4WD Power Wagon
Sweptline body solid
↓ Decreases Value
Rust damage
Missing fender tag
Clone 383
Frame rust
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Medium-Hard
Parts Availability
Fair — less support than Ford/Chevy but growing
Driver Quality Cost
$12,000 – $28,000
Show Quality Cost
$35,000 – $75,000
Key Suppliers
LMC Truck (Dodge section) · Year One (Mopar) · Mopar Connection · Classic Industries (limited)
Pop Culture & Legacy
Dodge trucks are the underdog of the classic truck market — lower prices mean strong value opportunity
383 Magnum D100 trucks are among the most desirable Mopar trucks
Power Wagon name carries legendary 4WD off-road heritage
Growing collector interest pushing prices up from historically undervalued levels
Other Dodge D100 Years