Pick Of The Day: 2006 Dodge Magnum R/t

“Velocity meets versatility” was a tagline used by Dodge in promoting its Magnum station wagon. “With its innovative styling, performance, and utility, you’ll see that there’s nothing else like it,” Dodge said. The Pick of the Day is a 2006 Dodge Magnum R/T station wagon listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in North Platte, Nebraska.

“Very low miles, very clean,” the listing says. The Inferno Red Crystal Pearl exterior looks to be in primo shape. After all, the vehicle has only 56,371 miles on the odometer despite being 20 years old.

The Magnum name has been around (and used on various vehicles) since 1978. The latest iteration was a station wagon built from 2005-08 on the Chrysler LX platform. An interesting sidebar: Some of the Magnum’s structural elements (rear suspension cradle, double-wishbone front suspension, differential, driveshaft, and some electronics) were shared with Mercedes-Benz models. The Magnum was produced during the DaimlerChrysler era of a massive Daimler-Benz and Chrysler collaboration, which later dissolved in 2007.

Exterior features for this muscle-wagon include fog lamps, chrome beltline trim, dual polished exhaust outlets, and split-spoke 18-inch wheels.

Interior features include gray leather upholstery, power windows, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, AM/FM/CD stereo, carpeted dash mat, and R/T-embroidered floor mats.

The Magnum was known for its performance credentials, and despite being a larger vehicle, it could still accelerate to 60 miles per hour in about six seconds. Under the hood is a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 (340 horsepower/390 lb-ft of torque) mated to a five-speed “AutoStick” automatic transmission. Upgrades include a Mopar cold-air intake and a carbon fiber engine cover. The seller says the battery and tires are newer.

According to Chrysler Group’s sales data, a total of 169,080 Magnums were sold. Low-mileage, Hemi-powered examples are becoming increasingly collectible two decades later, so this one is a solid bet for a vehicle that blends velocity and versatility in a unique package.

The asking price is $25,000.

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