1983 Dodge 400 Convertible

Description

OFFERED AT NO RESERVE

Part of the first generation of models utilizing the infamous Chrysler K-car platform, the Dodge 400 was an economical yet well-equipped mid-sized "personal luxury vehicle." introduced during the height of Lee Iacocca's resuscitation of Chrysler. Interestingly, design and assembly of the 400 convertibles was outsourced to Cars and Concepts, founded by the aptly-named (yet unrelated) former head of Hurst Performance, Dick Chrysler.

Iacocca's revolutionary campaign focused on increasing efficiency and standardizing production across dozens of models, which undoubtedly saved Chrysler Corporation from dissolution. K-cars like the 400 may be small, but they served a mighty role laying the foundation for the success of MOPAR as we know it today.

This 1983 Dodge 400 is finished in white over a red interior, with a white soft top that was installed after the seller purchased the car in 2025. The transverse Mitsubishi-sourced 2.6L inline-four is mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission, with power being routed to the front axle, and disc brakes positioned on all four corners.

Inside, red upholstery trims the seats, dash, and door cards, with the car also boasting cruise control, power locks, and power windows. Wood trim surrounds the single-pane gauge cluster, redesigned for the 1983 model year, and can also be found inlayed in the steering wheel, which is decorated with the five-pointed Chrysler star.

Sold new in Redlands, California, the car has remained registered on the West Coast and was acquired by the seller in 2025

This 1983 Dodge 400 Convertible is now offered at no reserve, with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Washington title in the seller's name

Highlights

• 2.6L inline-four

• White over red with a white top

• Two-door "pillarless" convertible body style

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• 3-speed automatic transmission

• Red upholstery

• Cruise control

• Power windows and locks

• Wood trim

• Power convertible top

• Chrome faux wire wheel covers

Modifications

• Aftermarket radio head unit

• Seats have been partially reupholstered

Servicing

• The seller reports that the top was replaced in 2025

Known Imperfections

• Seller notes dents in two of the wire wheel covers, as well as imperfections in the white rubber beltline trim

• Wear on interior surfaces, particularly plastic seat belt components

• The included CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists a mileage inconsistency in June of 2025. This is believed to be a clerical error

Ownership History

This Dodge 400 was acquired by the seller in 2025, and the clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows registration history in Washington, Oregon, and California.