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  Dakota convertible! The first American convertible pickup since the Ford Model T, it features a fixed roll bar and an uncomplicated manual top. Roughly 2,842 were sold that first year and 909 in 1990. letter from Chrysler

In order to fulfill the Dodge Division's commitment to the American Sunroof Company (who were responsible for the modifications to these trucks), production of the "drop top" Dakota was extended into the 1991 model year. These models were equipped with the new "Magnum" V6 engine, along with the updated front fascia that all other 1991's received. Production was extremely limited, with just 8 produced in total, making them the most rare of all Dakotas. No advertising was given to these 8 trucks, and they do not appear in sales literature.
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1989 Dodge Dakota convertible

Dodge Dakota Convertible

1989 Dodge Dakota convertible  1989 Dodge Dakota convertible

In 1989 change came in the form of unusual variations on the basic Dakota.  The weirdest was the first convertible truck offered by a manufacturer since the early days of Ford's Model T pickup.  "On the surface, a pickup truck with a flop top makes as much sense as a steel baseball mitt," Car and Driver wrote upon its first exposure to the Dakota Convertible.  "But everyone knows that most pickups actually live a life of leisure.  So if people are buying pickups for the fun of owning a car alternative, why not go full-frivolous and build a sun-worshipping, let's-go-to-the-beach party animal?"

1989 Dodge Dakota convertible  1989 Dodge Dakota convertible

1989 Dodge Dakota convertible  1989 Dodge Dakota convertible

1989 Dodge Dakota convertible  1989 Dodge Dakota convertible

1989 Dodge Dakota convertible  1989 Dodge Dakota convertible

Open air seating now available.

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1989 Dodge Dakota service manual

Open air seating now available.

1989 Dodge Dakota service manual