Description
Available on consignment at Prestige-Car-Factory, this rather charming and quite rare Dodge "FARGO" as it was manufactured exclusively for Canada.
The 1952 Fargo Type FCIB-108 is a pick-up from the B3-B series manufactured by Chrysler. It is the Canadian and export variant rebadged from the famous Dodge "Pilothouse" truck.
The "108" designation indicates its short wheelbase of 108 inches (approximately 2. 74 metres), corresponding to the 1/ 2 tonne model with a 6. 5 feet short bed. The "FC" code designates the specific Fargo versions (equivalent to the "B" on Dodge for this engineering year).
Technical Specification
Engine: Inline six-cylinder "Flathead" (side-valve).
Manufacturing note: Unlike the American Dodge models equipped with a 218 ci block (short block of 23 inches), the Fargo trucks built in Canada incorporate a longer 25 inch block, typically with a displacement of 228 ci (3. 7 L) or 218 ci locally cast.
Power: Approximately 95 horsepower.
Transmission: Manual 3-speed gearbox on the floor (or on the column on certain later options, which is the case with ours).
Rear axle: Rear-wheel drive (RWD), rigid axle with leaf springs.
Chassis & Suspension: Forged rigid front axle, leaf spring suspensions front and rear.
Electrical system: Original 6-volt circuit with positive earth.
Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes on all 4 wheels.
Dimensions and Capacities
Wheelbase: 108 inches (2, 743 mm).
Bed length: 6. 5 feet (approximately 1. 98 m).
Payload: Rated as a 1/ 2 tonne (Light-duty pickup).
Cabin style: "Pilothouse" cabin, renowned for its superior visibility thanks to its optional rear quarter windows (5-window truck) and its raised windscreen.
Mileage: 18, 527 km but please note, not guaranteed, 5-digit odometer!
Fargo in very good overall condition, sold with a new MOT certificate.
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