1965 Dodge D100

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$12,500

Vehicle Details

Make

Dodge

Model

D100

Year

1965

Body Type

Pickup Truck

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

318 Poly

Condition

Fair

Description

65 Dodge D100,built poly 318,factory dual quad,built 727,posi rear,lowered,Volare front clip,power brakes,power steering,AC system{not charged} Nice loping idle,sounds mean,looks great. Truck was built many years ago,just out of storage.has rust bubbles on bottom of doors,paint is looking old. Asking 12,500 OBO

Dodge D100 Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Robert Halloran

Classic Trucks

1961–1971

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The Dodge D100 gave the American half-ton pickup a distinct personality when the Chevy and Ford dominated the market — a tough, honest work truck with the legendary Slant-Six and optional V8 power that has earned a quiet but devoted collector following.

This guide covers

✓ 9-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 4 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full D100 Buyer's Guide

Dodge D100 Market Overview

Based on 17 Dodge D100 listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

Listed Now

$22,807

Avg. Asking Price

1957–1988

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Average Range

This car: $12,500

Low: $6,895 High: $134,995

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 65% ◄

Manual 29%

Condition Distribution

Fair 18% ◄

Data from ClassicCarsArena.com listings Browse all 17 listings →

💰

What is this car worth?

Check sold prices for the 1965 Dodge D100

Valuation Tool →

Dodge D100 Buyer's Guide

Robert Halloran here. The Dodge D-series truck doesn't get the same collector noise as a Chevy C10 or an early Ford F-100, and I understand why — the production numbers were lower and the factory-show presence was smaller. But I've driven these trucks and worked on them, and I'll tell you plainly: the D100 with the 225ci Slant-Six is one of the most durable powertrain combinations ever put in an American half-ton. The Slant-Six doesn't stop. Water it, oil it, and it doesn't stop.

The 1961–1971 D-series Dodge trucks — D100 for half-ton, D200 for three-quarter ton — have an honest, workmanlike character that the restomod crowd is discovering. They're not as flashy as a C10, but they're solid trucks with good bones and a loyal parts network.

What to Check Before Buying

✓

Cab Corner Rust — Probe cab corners thoroughly — primary rust location, often worse than it appears on the surface.

✓

Floor Pan Condition — Inspect floor from underneath and inside — perforation is common on unrestored trucks.

✓

Slant-Six Smoke Test — Cold start and warm idle — clean exhaust confirms ring condition; blue smoke requires investigation.

✓

LA V8 Intake Gaskets — On 318/360ci trucks, look for coolant leaks around the intake manifold — a known weak point.

✓

Utiline Fender Mounts — On Utiline trucks, probe rear fender mounting points and running board brackets for rust.

✓

Bed Floor Condition — Inspect the bed floor planks and the metal mounting structure underneath.

✓

Transmission Function — Test manual through all gears or A727 auto through all selector positions — no slipping.

✓

4WD Engagement (if equipped) — Test 4H and 4L — smooth engagement with no grinding.

✓

Wiring Condition — Check all lights and switches — deteriorated wiring harnesses are common on 50+ year old trucks.

Common Issues

Cab corner rust — universal on unrestored salt-belt trucks. Floor pan perforation. Utiline running board bracket rust. Slant-Six oil leaks from the valve cover gasket (minor but messy). LA V8 intake manifold gasket coolant leaks. Rust in the Sweptline bed floor and tailgate mounting points. Wiring harness deterioration causing intermittent electrical issues on 40+ year old trucks. Brake system rubber components requiring refresh on any unrestored example. Manual transmission synchromesh wear on high-mileage trucks.

What to Look For

Cab corners are the primary rust location — probe thoroughly, especially at the lower rear cab area where water pools. The floor pans are the second concern on Midwestern and Northeastern trucks. On Utiline trucks, inspect the separate rear fender mounting points and the running board brackets for rust perforation. Verify the Slant-Six runs clean without oil consumption — a cold-start smoke test shows ring condition. On V8 trucks, check the LA block for coolant leaks from the intake manifold gaskets (a known weak point on the 318ci). Verify the transmission (manual or A727 Torqueflite automatic) operates without slipping. On 4WD D-series, test both 4H and 4L engagement.

Price Guide

1961–1967 D100 Sweptline (Slant-Six driver): $10,000–$22,000. 1968–1971 D100 Sweptline: $12,000–$28,000. D100 Utiline (any year): $16,000–$35,000. D100 with V8 and 4WD: $18,000–$38,000. Rust-free Sun Belt examples command 30–40% premium. Show-quality restorations: $35,000–$55,000. The market has appreciated 40–50% over the past five years and continues to be discovered by C10 buyers priced out of that segment.

Did You Know?

The 225ci Slant-Six engine that powered the D100 was designed by Chrysler's engineers in 1959 and entered production in 1960 — and a version of this engine was still in production until 1987, a 27-year run that speaks to its fundamental correctness. The Slant-Six's tilted orientation (30 degrees from vertical) was intentional: it lowered the center of gravity, allowed a lower hood line, and moved weight distribution toward the center of the vehicle. Dodge's D-series trucks were the only American pickups of the era with a truly civilian-adapted military truck (the Power Wagon W-series) as an acknowledged ancestor.

$12,500

Price is negotiable