Nowadays, vehicles are not just for mere transportation means; they can now be a source of fulfillment especially among car enthusiasts who loves the performance and appeals of vehicles right at their fingertips. There are, now, many options if you’re looking for a vehicle that will fit your personal preferences; lifestyles, design choices, colors. Many thanks to the automakers that never ceased in providing the market with high-performance and elegantly designed vehicles like Dodge. Known mostly for functional pickup trucks, Dodge created many automobiles in different platforms and models to provide answer to market demands. The Dodge 880 is among the vehicles introduced by Dodge in the ever-competitive automobile market.

The Dodge 880 was introduced in the middle of 1962 albeit the discontinuation of Desoto as well as to add big car models to Dodge’s model lineups. It was the top trim level among the conventional Dodge models of 1963. The Dodge 880 has a new front end although it continued using Chrysler body windshield back. It also carried a distinctive block letters Dodge name in the center of the hood; its grille was a full-width type that was made up of fine convex vertical bars. The 880 also came out in script; bearing on the front fenders just behind the headlights. New circular taillights and chrome housings were also featured in the 880 model.

Aside from the 880, Dodge also created the identical Dodge Custom 880 with additional minor trim pieces. Both the Dodge 880 and the Custom 880 carried a 265 horsepower 361 cubic inch V8 engine as standard powertrain. The Custom 880 were a mixture of Chrysler body combined with a front end design from the 1961 Dodge. Custom 880s have dimensions that includes 122” wheelbase and 213.5” overall length. All Dodge 880 model trims including Custom 880s sports great list of equipments for comforts and safety; enough to please everyone, both those riding along and the one behind the wheel.