Created to celebrate Dodge’s role as the official truck of the 1996 Indianapolis 500, the Dodge Ram Indy 500 Special Edition brings together two unmistakable American icons: the legendary Brickyard and the bold, second-generation Ram pickup. Finished in striking Viper Blue with contrasting white racing stripes, it was designed to stand out from the moment it arrived.

Its muscular styling, distinctive Indy 500 graphics and unmistakable crosshair grille perfectly capture the confidence of 1990s Dodge. This was no ordinary workhorse, it was a limited-production performance-inspired pickup built during an era when American manufacturers were rediscovering the excitement of special-edition trucks.

Nearly three decades later, the Indy Ram has become a fascinating modern collectible. Rarely encountered in New Zealand, this example offers presence, practicality and genuine motorsport heritage, a distinctive piece of Indianapolis history with all the attitude of a classic American pickup.

ABOUT THIS TRUCK

• Rare 1996 Dodge Ram Indy 500 Special Edition
• Presented in iconic Viper Blue with contrasting white racing stripes
• Distinctive Indianapolis Motor Speedway badging and special-edition graphics
• Striking crosshair grille with chrome Ram’s-head emblem
• Excellent overall presentation for its age
• Paintwork retains an impressive gloss and strong visual presence
• Clean, well-presented cabin with original-style trim and controls
• Tidy load bed fitted with a durable moulded bed liner
• Alloy wheels paired with Firestone Destination tyres
• Engine bay presents honestly and retains its distinctive performance-style intake
• Strong, purposeful stance with unmistakable 1990s American styling
• A highly usable pickup that also offers genuine collector appeal
• Rarely encountered in New Zealand
• An eye-catching example combining condition, practicality and Indy 500 heritage.
• Imported from Virginia, sold new in Florida, USA. Two owners in the USA
• Various paperwork and servicing records available.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Year: 1996
• Model: Dodge Ram 1500 Indy 500 Special Edition
• Body style: Regular Cab, short-bed pickup
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (4×2)
• Engine: 5.9-litre Magnum V8 (360 cu in)
• Factory output: Approximately 245 hp
• Transmission: Four-speed automatic
• Trim level: Laramie SLT with Sport Package
• Exterior colour: Brilliant / Viper Blue
• Exterior treatment: Monochromatic bodywork with twin white racing stripes
• Special identification: Indianapolis 500 commemorative graphics and badging
• Factory exhaust: Sport-tuned exhaust with chrome tip
• Factory wheels: Unique 17-inch American Racing alloy wheels
• Tyres: Firestone
• Configuration code: BR1L61
• Engine/transmission code: 26G
• Indy Package code: AGJ
• Production: Limited to the 1996 model year.

Today, the 1996 Dodge Ram Indy 500 Special Edition is a genuinely rare sight, particularly in New Zealand, where very few will ever have found their way. Its limited-production heritage, unmistakable Viper Blue and white racing stripes, and connection to the Indianapolis 500 give it a level of collector appeal that an ordinary pickup simply cannot match. As interest grows in distinctive performance trucks from the 1990s, examples with this presence and provenance are becoming increasingly desirable.

Yet this is not a vehicle that belongs hidden away. It feels perfectly at home in New Zealand, where country roads, country music, open landscapes and country communities still appreciate a proper V8 pickup. The deep, effortless character of its 5.9-litre Magnum V8 suits the environment beautifully, strong, relaxed and honest, with that unmistakable American soundtrack accompanying every journey through the high country.

Above all, the Indy Ram reflects the values country people understand: strength, practicality, individuality and pride of ownership. It is bold without pretending to be anything it is not; a useful truck with genuine heritage and tremendous personality. Rare enough to preserve, capable enough to enjoy and distinctive enough to be remembered, this is an American icon made for a New Zealand country way of life.

Will be sold WOF'd and Registered.

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