The double cab pick-up to the USA is what the compact SUV is to the UK – the most popular form of family transport, and a regular fixture in the top 10 seller charts.
It’s the Ford F-150 that’s the perennial bestseller, but the Chevrolet Silverado and Dodge RAM run it close. Trucks are simply a way of life – but it’s also easy to see why, as few vehicles are anywhere near as cool as a pick-up with a big V8 in its snout.
This one is a truck with huge presence. A Dodge RAM 1500 (so, the “small” one, albeit with a massive dose of relativity), it’s in the most desirable twin cab format with room for all the family. But more than that, it’s a Laramie – the most luxurious model of the lot with a smorgasbord of standard equipment. Rich leather seats, power everything, keyless entry, a premium Alpine stereo and electronically selectable automatic transmission among just a few of its features.
Finished in Mineral Grey with matching wheels, it’s a real head-turner and has been impeccably well-maintained since new – while it also has the added benefit of complying with London’s ULEZ as well as similar low emissions zones.image.png543.59 KB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Imported when new and registered under Single Vehicle Type Approval (SVA) as a 2014 model in the UK
Service history with US vehicle specialists to 80,658 miles
Inside, the RAM is as chunky and purposeful as it looks from the outside. It features wooden effect dash inserts with distinctive alloy detailing, and a smart button-operated gearshift to the right of the centre console.
The seats are trimmed in smart black leather – embossed with the Laramie logo - in excellent overall order, with just a minor amount of wear to the driver’s seat back. The seats are heated and electrically adjustable, while other features include a digital ‘Uconnect’ touchscreen central infotainment system with integrated sat nav and Bluetooth, dual zone climate control, cruise control, a sunroof and all-round power windows. There’s also a heated steering wheel and a vast central cubby box.
The rear is set-up in an occasional five-seater layout, meaning the middle seat isn’t as accommodating as the two side ones. But when it’s not in use, there’s an armrest and extra storage.
At the very back, the load bay is plastic-lined and lockable, with a hard cover. It’s in generally good order. image.png982.04 KB
THE EXTERIOR
Mineral Grey metallic
Matt black alloys with Radar Renegade off-road tyres
Very smart overall order
Matt black stripes and alloy side steps
Finished in stealthy Mineral Grey with matt black racing stripes, the RAM looks pretty imposing, while matt black alloys, mud terrain tyres, dual exhausts, a front stone chip guard, fog lamps and alloy side steps complete the look.
It’s in great overall order with no signs of damage or any major paint defects – just a couple of minor marks commensurate with the truck’s age and usage. Underneath, there are some areas of light surface corrosion to the chassis and suspension components, but no signs of anything to worry about.
Under the bonnet you’ll find Chrysler Group’s celebrated 5.7-litre Hemi V8, so named after its hemispherical combustion chambers and a stalwart of the US car scene for several generations.
In the RAM it comes coupled to an electronically controlled six-speed ‘Torqueflite’ automatic transmission, with electric power steering and adjustable air suspension, with selectable four-wheel-drive.
The 395bhp V8 is a lively unit with an incredible soundtrack, amplified by dual-exit sports exhausts. The vendor reports that the truck is a delight to drive, in great working order and with no known or declared problems.image.png850.66 KB
SUMMARY
If you truly want to make your presence felt, then a Dodge RAM is a great way to do it – especially one like this example, which is as purposeful and well-appointed as they get. It’s a terrific truck with a fantastic V8 powertrain and a well-appointed cabin, in excellent overall order and with a known history.
Not a vehicle for shrinking violets, but a very, very cool thing indeed…
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