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2025 One-of-a-Kind Verified

Ram Ram 1500 6 Cylinder · Trucks

A full-size pickup known for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and strong towing capability. It offers a range of powertrains and configurations for work and everyday use.

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Mileage1,247 mi

Horsepower389 HP

TransmissionAutomatic

Why This Ram Ram 1500

Why this Ram is special

The customer now understands why it costs six figures.

Rust Free · California Car

7 Year Restoration

6 Cylinder Jake Raby Engine

Featured in VW Trends

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1,200 Hour Build

Complete Documentation

Compression Tested

Dyno Tested

Matching VIN · Original Chassis

The engine was built by renowned mechanic Jake Raby, the paint applied by Vintage Autohaus…

The Story

The story behind this Ram 1500

Every car has a soul. Here's the journey of this one.

Originally sold in California in 2025, this Ram 1500 spent its early years as a sunny-day cruiser. In 2015, it was purchased by a master builder who envisioned a concours-quality restomod.

Over seven years, the car was stripped to bare metal, the chassis reinforced, and every component either restored or upgraded. The engine was built by renowned mechanic Jake Raby, the paint applied by Vintage Autohaus, and the interior stitched by Classic Leather Works.

Featured in VW Trends Magazine (2023) and winner of Best Custom Beetle at the 2024 SoCal VW Classic.

Build Timeline

The journey of a masterpiece

Seven years of craftsmanship, documented every step of the way.

2025 Built 2025

2072 Purchased by builder

2073 Body removed

2074 Metal work completed

2075 Paint applied

2077 Engine built

2078 Dyno tuned

2079 Interior completed

2080 Completed

2081 For sale today

Build Gallery

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Cost Breakdown

What it cost to build

Full transparency on every dollar that went into this machine.

$18 500

Engine: 6_CYLINDER

$12 000

Paint: Guards Red · Ceramic

$5 000

Wheels: Custom Mags

$8 900

Interior: Porsche Recaro · VDO

$6 500

Suspension: Adjustable beam · Bilstein

$50 900

Estimated Build Cost

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−$50 900

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Spec	2025 Ram Ram 1500
Price	$None
Horsepower	389
Mileage	0
Build Quality Score	96/100

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How much horsepower does it make?

This 6 Cylinder stroker with FK89 cam and 48 IDA Webers produces 389 HP at the crank and 165 lb-ft of torque. It's dyno-tuned for pump gas and redlines at 7200 RPM.

🚗 Daily Driver? 💰 Maintenance Costs? ⚡ Horsepower? 🛡️ Insurance? ⛽ Pump Gas? 🔧 Reliable? ⚠️ Common Problems? 📊 Compare To Stock?

Runs on 91+ octane · 25,00 MPG combined

Oil change: 5W-30 · 3.5 qt · $85

Insurance estimate: $1 200/yr · Hagerty

Valve adjustment: every 3,000 mi · $280

Dyno sheet available · 389 HP / 165 lb-ft

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Engine

The 6 Cylinder stroker engine was built by Jake Raby with an FK89 cam, 48 IDA Webers, and MSD ignition. It produces 389 HP and 165 lb-ft of torque on pump gas.

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Condition score: 96 / 100

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96/100

Overall Condition · Excellent

No major issues · Well maintained

Body: No rust, perfect gaps✅

Engine: 180 PSI compression all cylinders✅

Trans: Smooth shifts, no grinding✅

Paint: Ceramic coated · No swirls✅

Documentation

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This is where trust explodes. Every receipt, every test, every detail.

Dyno Sheet

Compression Test

Leak Down Test

Paint Invoice

Restoration Receipts

Engine Build Sheet

Wiring Diagram

Original Window Sticker

VIN Report

Ownership

Annual costs & maintenance

What it really costs to own this Ram 1500.

Annual Costs

Fuel$1 800

Insurance$1 200

Registration$340

Storage$1,200

Five Year Cost$19 000

Maintenance

Valve Adjustment$280

Oil Changes$85

Brake Service$450

Tire Rotation$60

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Should You Buy This Car?

Should you buy this Ram 1500?

Honest, transparent advice. No hype.

Buy this car if…

✓ You want a show-quality Ram you can actually drive.
✓ You appreciate documented craftsmanship.
✓ You value reliability over chasing maximum horsepower.
✓ You want a car that turns heads and starts conversations.

This may not be the right car if…

✗ You're looking for a stock, numbers-matching restoration.
✗ You want modern safety features (airbags, ABS, etc.).
✗ You prefer an automatic transmission.
✗ You want a low-maintenance daily driver with no quirks.