Is this a Charger ?

[hellrider]

Hello. I live in a country called Paraguay in South America and have ran into what the owner says is a Charger. I want to post pictures for you all to examine and tell me if this really is a Charger, and if not, what the heck is it ? As far as I can tell it might be a Dodge Dart ? Anyways...im looking to buy this car in the off chance it is a Charger, but I would need some clarification from you guys. Thanks!

[hellrider]

Heres another one.

[BrianShaughnessy]

Technically yes I suppose 

http://www.valiant.org/brazil.html

[hellrider]

Found this picture, 1973-75 brazilian charger r/t...

[hellrider]

Do you think this project is worth taking on ? On one hand im right next to brazil so parts should be easy-ish to get, on the other hand...I really want an AMERICAN muscle car...thoughts ? opinions ?

[1970Moparmann]

Well...... looks like a Dodge Dart to me.   Check out the fender tag information or get the VIN number.  It could be a big block GTS!   

[hellrider]

Also, notice on top of where the grill would go it isnt flat like the chargers but it rises a bit (i dont know if im explaining myself very well here). It could be a dodge 3700GT, a Coronet, a Charger, a Dart...they all have similar bodies...I will try to get better pictures when I go take a look at the car in a couple days...in the meantime...any other guesses ?

[hellrider]

I will try to get that info to you guys in a couple days tops...if the weather gets better I might be able to go see it today or tomorrow.

[Brock Samson]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,54215.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,8167.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,60606.0.html

 welcome to the site.    
Technically it's a Dart specifically an A Body whereas most of our North American Chargers are B bodies, the Australians also got something closer to an A body but far more unique,.. the tip offs to this being a South American Charger are the extended roof pillars in the back and the squeezed or pinched grill in front.
Personally If i wanted an A body I'd want a 340 Dodge Demon or 340 GTS.
When you get a look at it make sure to get all the numbers from the fender tag, but personally I feel only b-bodies are the true chargers.  Those are cool but kinda' small.

[vancamp]

i dont know there is something kinda cool about those i like em. be kinda cool to have one of all the different variations chrysler made of the charger.

[SFRT]

I doubt if there are any american chargers in Paraguay, so yeah, id get if it I where you. I really like the 'other', foriegn Mopars I think they are super interesting and cool.

[Ghoste]

i dont know there is something kinda cool about those i like em. be kinda cool to have one of all the different variations chrysler made of the charger.

I agree with you.

[hellrider]

Thanks a ton Brock...ill try to get more pictures and a VIN although dont know if the VIN will be accesible...well see...atleast now I know what car im dealing with...

SFRT: I wouldnt be surprised if there were american Chargers here...so far 2 have been found...as well as a shelby gt500, a boss mustang, a couple challengers and a cuda...

Ill keep you guys updated... BTW: Should I join a dart forum and take my post over there or is it okay if I stick around here and have you guys accompany me through my journey ? I understand this is a charger forum...

[Ghoste]

I'd say you are in the right place.  They probably don't know any more about the car than we do.  Speaking for myself I'd really like to know more about them.

[SFRT]

has it got a v-8 or a hemi slant 6?

[hellrider]

I believe its got a 318...dont know for sure...putting another engine in there isnt out of the question in the future though... I am not TOO concerned about restoring it 100% original. I am a 21yr old college student and want another car. My dad likes restoring cars, we have 6 german vw bugs, a caprice which was formerly the presidential car for Paraguay's dictator of 30 years, as well as a Peugeot, all restored 100%...I want me some american muscle...been looking for an american car for years, looks like ill have to settle for a brazilian dodge...im young and this will be a good building experience...

[jeryst]

I want one of those!

Combines two of my favorite cars: Chargers and Darts.

[chargd72]

Those hoods are sweet!!!  Front spoiler built right in.

[hellrider]

Brock: is this a dart or a charger ? I am unsure... in your post you say its an A body dart...but it does have the extended roof pillars of a brazilian charger...unfortunately ive still not been able to get a hold of the VIN...but this question is killing me !

[moparsons]

I think he meant it shares the A body (dart) platform......but yes it looks like a brazillion charger.

[bull]

You must be German Mennonite, no? Where do you live in Parguay? My wife has several relatives in Chaco with the last name Goerzen and Wiens.

[hellrider]

Actually we arent from German descent although we do happen to attend a mennonite church...we live in the capital city which is Asuncion and not in the chaco which is the upper half of the country...I was just in a big mennonite settlement this weekend since I was racing my 58' VW in a touring race through one of the bigger almost mennonite-only cities called Filadelfia in the chaco...I do know an Arnoldo Wiens...maybe your wife knows him ?

[hemi-hampton]

I'd just call it a Brazilian Charger not a American Charger. You never see them here in Michigan, I'd like to have one   LEON.

[hellrider]

I wasnt sure about the cutaway at the front of the hood, but its kinda growing on me...perhaps this way when Im done with college and can afford to get a real charger in here itll be cool to have both an american and brazilian charger side by side...

I think its got potential to be a fun little car...get a tach in there, good exhaust and some performance mods and it should turn out to be a very nice car...

[Ghoste]

Knowing nothing about the Brazillian Chargers I have to ask, is the Road Runner on the side a stock item?  Is there such a thing as a Charger Road Runner?