Hey folks, with all the different Mopar models from back in the day, would you consider purchasing one?
I like the Australian and South American versions of the A body.
Yes, the Aussie A-body Chargers seem really cool IMO. Especially with a straight-6 Hemi.
The parts would be hard to get. But at some point it's all mail-order catalog stuff anyway. Local yards don't have much 1970s Mopar stuff these days even when it's a domestic model.
Two problems:
#1, The steering wheel is on the wrong side.
#2, A 'Mad Max' Ford Falcon is on my Australian wish list too.
Quote from: Mike DC on August 20, 2023, 11:16:52 PMYes, the Aussie A-body Chargers seem really cool IMO. Especially with a straight-6 Hemi.
The parts would be hard to get. But at some point it's all mail-order catalog stuff anyway. Local yards don't have much 1970s Mopar stuff these days even when it's a domestic model.
Two problems:
#1, The steering wheel is on the wrong side.
#2, A 'Mad Max' Ford Falcon is on my Australian wish list too.
A good Falcon coupe, especially an original GT, will set you back a lot more than a Charger in Oz.
Having said that, a triple webered 6 cyl Charger will be a lot more fun to drive
Ummm...no. Most foreign Mopars wearing a sporty name seem to be 4-door versions of our 2-door vehicles that set fire to the name in the first place. Sooo... Blah!
Like maybe the 67-72 Swiss made Monteverde 375 that came equipped with a 440? Sure, would be cool.
Its not foreign, but maybe the 69-70 Samsco Warriors powered by a 440, yep, I would definitely consider it.
I would not mind an Australian Charger.
My 2012 Challenger is made in Canada. Guess that is foreign enough.
So, so sad what America has become..... on so many levels.
Got this about a month ago, it's a Mercedes with a Mopar skin built in Germany.
Quote from: Kern Dog on August 20, 2023, 10:28:53 PMI like the Australian and South American versions of the A body.
theres a big following down in south america A body mopars lots of stuff anbout them on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EArYrAirZg4
Quote from: HPP on January 26, 2024, 07:20:59 PMIts not foreign, but maybe the 69-70 Samsco Warriors powered by a 440, yep, I would definitely consider it.
Quote from: HPP on January 26, 2024, 07:15:37 PMLike maybe the 67-72 Swiss made Monteverde 375 that came equipped with a 440? Sure, would be cool.
no offence to any owners of these cars reading this :cheers: :cheers:
maybe its me & have a weird taste or brain :-\ & i'm crazy :coocoo: the sound of a V8 coming from those type of cars seems odd , feel the same with a jensen intercepter, :shruggy:
No stranger than hearing that V8 sound coming from a Toyota truck, and Audi, or a Porsche, or even any late model, 4 dr domestic built car. Especially when they have installed an aftermarket exhaust system that creates that familiar V8 rumble.
But to each their own...
Quote from: HPP on February 09, 2024, 04:27:22 PMNo stranger than hearing that V8 sound coming from a Toyota truck, and Audi, or a Porsche, or even any late model, 4 dr domestic built car. Especially when they have installed an aftermarket exhaust system that creates that familiar V8 rumble.
But to each their own...
yes sounds odd to me coming from those too :yesnod: especially with electric exhaust cut outs ..... sounds wrong or maybe its im getting old :rotz:
each to their own
I have a Jensen Interceptor sitting in my garage. Seems way faster than it should be. Its a fairly small car.
If I were in Australia, I'd want a foreign Mopar...an American spec '70 Charger of course!
I wouldn't because they're all fugly.
Not technically a Mopar, but they have Mopar drive trains. The Jensen Interceptor & a Facel Vega FV4 Typhoon.
Ick....I agree, the Foreign Mopars are not good looking. That Jensen with its 64-66 Barracuda type rear window and Porsche 924 looking taillight area is just butt ugly.
No offense to the owners, this is just my strong opinion.
Quote from: Kern Dog on February 15, 2024, 04:29:17 AMIck....I agree, the Foreign Mopars are not good looking. That Jensen with its 64-66 Barracuda type rear window and Porsche 924 looking taillight area is just butt ugly.
No offense to the owners, this is just my strong opinion.
I'm not a huge fan of the rear window either but I like the idea of a 440 in a small sports car. :cheers:
As much as I like ragtops, this car needed to have something done better with the top assembly when it's folded down.