If you are a huge fan of the second-generation Ram 1500 (BR), then you might want to check out this 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie SLT Regular Cab 4×4 with an 8-foot box currently up for auction on BringATrailer.com. This well-preserved Ram has only 17,000 miles on the odometer and comes with a clean Carfax report and a clean Pennsylvania title.
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Under the hood, this Ram 1500 is powered by a 5.9-liter (360 cubic-inch) MAGNUM V8 engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. With its 235 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque, this truck was the top dog in its day.
This Ram 1500 also comes with a host of features that make it a great all-around truck. It has a drop-in bedliner and side steps for easy access, a Mopar hitch receiver for towing, and air conditioning to keep you cool during hot summer days. It also has power windows, door locks, cruise control, and a factory AM/FM Cassette stereo.
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On the exterior, this Ram 1500 is finished in Light Driftwood Satin with black bodyside molding and trim. It’s equipped with a chrome grille, mirrors, bumpers, front air dam, sliding rear window, and factory 16-inch aluminum wheels with Ram-logo center caps. There are a few dings on the cab, but nothing that can be fixed easily.
Inside, the truck has a 40/20/40 split-bench seat upholstered with gray cloth, a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpet. The two-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel is mounted on a tilt-adjustable column and frames a 6,000-rpm tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, voltage, and coolant temperature.
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If you’re interested in this truck, head to BringATrailer.com and check out the auction. The bidding lasts until today, Tuesday, April 25th, at 3:05 p.m. EST. With its low mileage and being in pretty good condition, this 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie SLT Regular Cab 4×4 is sure to make someone very happy.
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