1980 Dodge Mirada CMX, Project Car, :"E58" 360 cu. in. V8, 727. 1 of 76 Made

1980 Dodge Mirada CMX Description

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

You are viewing my 1980 Dodge Mirada CMX. This Mirada is equipped with the 360 cubic inch HP (high performance) V8 engine (Code E58, same as the police engines) and heavy-duty 727 “Torque Flite” three speed automatic (Code D36), Note also that fifth digit of the VIN is "L".

These pictures were taken January 2017 (New Years Day). There is a large snow pile in front of it so my apologies for the poor pictures as we cannot move it right now.

The 1980 Mirada sold 28,633 total cars, with about 5,384 being the 'top-of-the-line" CMX models like this one. There were only 76 (yes, seventy-six) Miradas with the 360-V8 engine (the High Performance version used in the Mopar police cars) in 1980, the first and last year that engine was available in the J-bodies -- even the police cars lost them after 1980.

Other relevant option codes are A75= CMX package, B12= heavy-duty (police) front disc brakes,H51= Air conditioning, TA3= Burnished Silver Metallic exterior, and N41= Dual Exhaust. This vehicle has otherstandard and optional features worth noting: power steering and brakes, dual mirrors, cruise control (fondition unknown), and tinted glass.

I have owned 9 of these cars over the past 30 years (I own three now including this one). This was the last one I bought -- about 10 years ago -- that I just am not going to finish. So I am selling it as a “running project"but NOTE it has NOT been made roadworthy (e.g., brakes, lights, instruments, etc. not tested in several years).

This Mirada runs (original Thermoquad is balky though) and it can be moved easily under its own power. The engine is the original one (VIN stamping on pan rail confirms). Transmission is the correct 727 (but I couldn't not locate the VIN stamping) and operates fine in all gears.

The vehicle was refinished by a prior owner when I got it .. decent job but it will need attention for minor blistering. The body is rust-free (meaing NO holes or evidence of any rust repair). The quarterpanel extensions have cracks. The rear bumper is peeling.

The external bright and painted trim is in driver quality condition and consistent with the age of the vehicle (minor dings, oxidation marks, and other “patina”). All the glass is good. A few of the easily-found trim parts are not on the car, or may be missing (e.g, side marker lights), but I will give you whatever small items I have from one of my parts cars.

The interior is blue. The seats are blue cloth, 60/40 and are in very good condition. Headliner needs to be replaced. I am not sure if all the dash instruments, except the speedometer, are operating properly. The dash has a split in it. The carpet requires replacement. Ireplacedthe steering column with a red one with a matching“Tuff Wheel”.

The aftermarket wheelsshown oncar DO NOT come with it.It will have just some “rollers” (steel wheels and beater tires) so it can be moved around.

If interested separately (so these items DO NOT come with the car), I have a brown dash panel and a complete set of 15x7 aluminum road wheels that all CMX models had. We can discuss these items after the auction if you are the winner. Write me if you want to see pictures or want to otherwise discuss them.

This 1980 Dodge Mirada CMX is a rare car. Again, only 76 were ever made but I do NOT know how many are left. So if you love Miradas, and can do light mechanical work, here’s your chance to get one of the FEW like it. Yes, you have work to do but you will own one the handful left in the world.

AUCTION SUCCESS CONSIDERATIONS

I have established Buy-it-Now Price and I am also willing to consider reasonable offers for this 1980 Dodge Mirada “E58” CMX project car. Note that I reserve the right to end this listing at any time at my sole discretion should there be a local sale.

Encountering non-payingor unresponsive bidders is a very disruptive event that makes the auction experience unpleasant for both the seller and any legitimate potential buyer(s). PleaseBE SURE BEFORE YOU BUY IT NOW OR MAKE OFFERSthat you have done whatever you need to do toSTAND BEHIND THE ACTIONSYOU TOOK ON THIS LISTING.

Please note that,EXCEPT FOR THE BUY IT NOW PRICE,nooffers will be automatically accepted so you can offer whatYOU WANT TO PAYand I will respond withACCEPTANCEor COUNTEROFFER. If you get a counteroffer from me you can then decide toACCEPTorREJECTmy counteroffer.

UNREASONABLE OFFERS will be automatically rejected by the Ebay system based on the parameters I used to set up the listing.

BIDDER ELIGIBILITY

Bidders outside the continental United States are welcome to bid but alsomust email mebefore biddingto discuss important payment and shipping procedures.

If you have bid on and won any of my items in the past and then did not honor your bid(s), if you have made and then canceled a bid that met a reserve, or if you have agreed with me on price after the auction ended but then vanished without any communication, you arenoteligible to bid.

INSPECTION AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Respectfully, I do not know what is important to you that may not have been discussed or depicted herein unless you ask me.Any and all relevant and appropriate questions you submit while the auction is running will be answered promptly and as thoroughly as possibleby email onlyto ensure clarity of any correspondences.

If you require it, please make all pre-purchase inspections (at the sole expense of the bidder)beforecommitting to purchase the vehicle. Inspections can be done by appointment only by you or your designated inspection service.

Please note that this vehicle is sold "as-is, where-is” with no express or implied warranties or guarantees of any kind

PAYMENT AND STORAGE

A $750 deposit is required from the winning bidder, due electronically via PayPal within24hours after the auction ends, to hold the vehicle. I will not be accepting trades. Full payment is due within3days of auction end via cash, bank-to-bank or wire transfer, or certified bank check (drawn on a major US bank).

Clear MICHIGAN title in my name is in hand and vehicle can be scheduled for buyer pickup by appointment at anytime after full payment is received and cleared. I can hold the vehicle in storage for 30 days (or longer, if weather or other uncontrollable factors emerge) at no charge.