Description
Dodge Diplomat | 1988
Highlights:
– 5.2-litre V8 petrol engine, automatic transmission
– 65746 miles indicated
– Former US police-specification car with functional blue light system and siren (for events and display purposes only)
– Reported film and television career including appearances in Hollywood productions, according to the seller
– Authentic police-style interior with electric seat adjustment
The seller offers for sale this 1988 Dodge Diplomat, powered by a 5.2-litre V8 petrol engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This example is presented as a former US law-enforcement vehicle, complete with a functional blue light system and siren, which are intended for events and display purposes only. According to the seller, the car was once in active service in the USA and later became a sought-after film vehicle, with reported appearances in productions such as Lethal Weapon, Donnie Brasco, Scarface, Men in Black, Knight Rider and Miami Vice. The car shows 65746 miles on the odometer and features an authentic police-style interior with electric seat adjustment, giving it a genuine period atmosphere inside and out.
The Dodge Diplomat, built from 1977 to 1989 on Chrysler’s M-body platform, is an icon of American streets in the 1980s. Alongside its Plymouth Gran Fury twin, the Diplomat became the definitive American police car and taxi of its era, serving countless departments across the United States thanks to its rugged body-on-frame construction, dependable 318 cubic inch (5.2-litre) V8 and simple, durable mechanicals. That ubiquity in real-world police fleets made the Diplomat a natural choice for film and television producers, and the model is instantly recognisable from countless crime dramas and action films of the period.
For collectors, a police-specification Diplomat offers something few classics can: instant cinematic recognition. Whether used as an eye-catcher for weddings, photo shoots and film productions or simply for relaxed cruising, this V8-powered piece of Americana is sure to turn heads wherever it appears, and its deep V8 rumble completes the experience.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
