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2002 Dodge Ram $16,900

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Chariot Olympian " 95,313 Miles One-Family Ownership Original Paint Garage Kept Chariot's Highest-Level Luxury Conversion Turn-Key Condition There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a well-preserved American conversion van from the era when a full-size Dodge could serve as both family transportation and a comfortable long-distance touring vehicle. This 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Chariot Olympian represents the highest-level luxury offering in Chariot's conversion lineup, combining the practicality of the Ram 1500 with the comfort, convenience, and distinctive styling expected of the company's top-tier package. Showing 95,313 miles from new, the van has remained with the same family since it was purchased new. The family has a long history of collecting Chrysler automobiles, and, according to the seller, storage has never been an issue. The Ram has always been garage kept, an important factor in explaining its exceptionally well-preserved condition. The Olympian designation was reserved for Chariot's most luxurious conversion treatment. Rather than being a basic passenger van, an Olympian was designed as a premium road-going lounge, with upgraded accommodations intended to make long-distance travel more comfortable and enjoyable. Its appeal lies in the combination of spaciousness, privacy, passenger comfort, entertainment features, and the distinctive exterior and interior appointments that set it apart from lesser conversion packages. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that the van still wears its original factory paint. The Hunter Green Pearlcoat finish retains the appearance expected of a well-cared-for, original example. The seller reports that the only exterior repair during its life involved a running board that was repaired after a minor curb rub. The distinctive Olympian graphics remain in place, giving the van the unmistakable appearance of Chariot's highest-level conversion. These graphics, together with the upscale trim and full-size proportions, make the van immediately recognizable as something more special than a standard Dodge Ram passenger van. Inside, the tan leather interior has been particularly well preserved. The original owners were a non-smoking family, and the condition of the upholstery and passenger compartment reflects the care the van has received throughout its life. The Olympian's luxury-oriented interior was designed around passenger comfort, making it well suited to family travel, extended road trips, and relaxed cruising. Adding to the period-correct appeal is the rear entertainment system, including the drop-down screen for the DVD/VHS player. This was a premium convenience when new and remains one of the most charming features of the van today, recalling the era when a built-in VHS player and overhead screen could transform the rear compartment into a private traveling theater. And this isn't simply a preserved museum piece. The seller describes the Ram's mechanical condition as ""turn-key"" and ready for travel. In fact, she demonstrated its road-going ability by taking the van on a Michigan-to-Florida trip last year. That combination of originality, ownership history, luxury specification, and usability makes this Chariot particularly interesting. It has spent more than two decades protected from the elements, maintained by a family with a genuine appreciation for Chrysler automobiles, and used carefully enough to preserve its original character while still being ready to embark on another road trip. Highlights - 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van -5.2 Liter V8 - Chariot Olympian conversion - Olympian was Chariot's highest-level luxury conversion option - Designed as a premium, long-distance passenger and touring vehicle - 95,313 miles from new - Same-family ownership since new - Family has a history of collecting Chrysler automobiles - Always garage kept - Original factory Hunter Green Pearlcoat paint - Seller reports only one exterior repair: running board repaired following a curb rub - Original Olympian graphics - Exceptionally well-preserved tan leather interior - Non-smoking family - Rear drop-down entertainment screen - DVD/VHS player - Luxury-oriented passenger accommodations - Seller describes mechanical condition as turn-key - Successfully driven from Michigan to Florida last year - Properly maintained throughout its life The Bottom Line The appeal of this Dodge isn't simply that it is a low-mileage conversion van. It is the story, specification, and preservation that make it special: one family, more than two decades of ownership, garage storage, original paint, an exceptionally clean interior, and Chariot's most luxurious Olympian package. For someone looking for a distinctive piece of early-2000s American automotive culture, this Chariot Olympian offers an unusual combination of nostalgia, luxury, originality, comfort, and practicality. It captures the period when a full-size conversion van could serve as a premium family cruiser, complete with leather seating and built-in entertainment, while remaining spacious and capable enough for serious road travel. Unlike many low-mileage survivors, it is ready to hit the road and make some more memories. VIN: 2B6HB11Y32K145191 $16,900 Call us for more details or come see it at our Detroit location! ClassicAuto Showplace, LTD. 2135 Stephenson Hwy. Troy, MI, 48083. We are just south of I-75 at the Rochester Rd Exit. Phone: (248) 589-2700. 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