1975 RHD Charger

[trapped_in_UK]

I am currently in England, and I am looking at a 1975 RHD Charger. I want to know how common these cars are. The exterior looks in okay shape, but the interior has been gutted. What are the most common questions I should look at before buying? Thanks Dan

[Ghoste]

It's an Aussie model but beyond that I can't help.  A VJ model I think which would mean there were around 10,000 or so built and by my source there were less than two hundred sent to the UK.

[gasoline_24]

It looks an awful lot like the new Challenger.  I don't think I have ever seen one of these before. 

[Ghoste]

It's from Chrysler Australia but it does look like someone added a sunroof and a custom front end to it.  The taillights and interior and rear 1/4 windows are the giveaway clues.

[trapped_in_UK]

So this car is currently on eBay and oddly enough it's 40 miles from my house. I am in the Air Force and I want to ship this back to the US because I think this would be a great project. How weird would it be to pull up to a stop light in a 70's muscle car that's right hand drive...The down side is that if I got into a financial crunch could I sell this car in the US... Just things I am contemplating.

[Fitz73Chrgr]

I think you could sell it in the US. You could probably even sell it on this website.

[dodgecharger-fan]

If it needs any parts, you're in for some work. There are some people/businesses that cater to the Aussie MOPARs in the US, but they are few and far between.
At the very worst, shipping parts from AUS isn't a horrible experience. It can be expensive but not horribly difficult in terms of paperwork, etc. At least that's been my experience with diecast models. I don't know if any other rules apply to auto parts.

I think it CAN be done. You should just really understand what you're getting into before you start.

As for being able to sell it if the need arises, I don't think that'd be a huge problem. I'd love one - but personally, I can't do another project right now.
I'm certain there are others on this side of the pond that would/could take it on.
If you got it done before you had to sell it, all the easier it would be to sell it, I think.

Good luck with whatever you end up doing.

[Drache]

So this car is currently on eBay and oddly enough it's 40 miles from my house. I am in the Air Force and I want to ship this back to the US because I think this would be a great project. How weird would it be to pull up to a stop light in a 70's muscle car that's right hand drive...The down side is that if I got into a financial crunch could I sell this car in the US... Just things I am contemplating.

I've seen a couple fully restored MINT Aussie chargers sell for upwards of $100,000 on ebay. Course that might have been rare optioned cars, I don't really keep track....

[Ghoste]

Trim level and drivetrain can make a serious difference in the cost to buy and the cost to restore as well.  That one could have the Aussie equipment underhood or a 318.  I think, THINK, it's a 770 trim level which makes it a little more common and likely to have a 318.
How about it some of you folks from Oz, what's the deal on this car?

[aussiemuscle]

I think this would be a great project.

i'd recommend you get an 'all original' one direct from australia. there are aust import specialists that will check the car over and give you a report. (hint: look for importers for 'mad max' cars).

that is one uglie custom front, btw.

[Kevin68N71]

It's the E49 R/Ts with the 3 Webers that are the really expensive ones.  These languished for years not being worth that much, now people know about them.

For YEARS I was telling people I know about Australian "hemi 6 pack" 6 cylinder Chargers, and no one would believe me.  Now they are worth some bux.

The model shown here is more common but I would think still very fun.