In the 1970s, Americans still looked to long-hood coupes and low sports cars when they talked about speed. Names like Corvette , Trans Am, and Camaro carried the glory from the muscle era into a ...

Enthusiasts in the 1970s racing scene were pretty surprised when their beloved muscle cars were outraced by a totally unexpected vehicle. But the Lil’ Red Express was smoking the competition at drag ...

PC Classic Cars, a Sherman, Texas-based old-school dealership, has an interesting proposal for Mopar fans in general and Dodge enthusiasts in particular – a 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express pickup truck.

In the late ’70s, the fuel crunch was in full swing, and the performance car industry was at arguably its lowest point in history. Smog-laden big-block gas engines could barely crank out 200 hp, and ...

When the Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck (LRE) hit the market in spring 1978, it was not just another trim package; it was a bold, chrome-laden protest against the performance-breaking environmental ...

Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.

Jim Fannin Sr. has always considered the Li'l Red Express Truck -- a sporty pickup with chrome exhaust pipes rising behind the cab and oak paneling along the bed -- to be the ultimate ride. Fannin ...