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1974 Chrysler Valiant VJ Charger Sportsman

Vintage Red.

The VJ Valiant was built in Australia from May 1973-October 1975, The VH had rectangular lights, the new VJ, round headlights and a new grille.

The VJ Charger 2 door coupe was available in; base, XL or luxury 770

The 6 pack E48 option was available on all models; 265 cu in Hemi with triple side-draught Webers, 4 speed manual. (122 base, 16 XLs and 16 770s, 4 302 hp VJ E49s)

The E55 Charger got the 275hp 340 V8; 212 made. Replaced in late 1974 with the 255hp 360 V8 E57; 77 made.

The Sportsman was a limited run in Aug 1974, 500 were made in Vintage Red, 265 and 4 speed, they also got red and white plaid cloth seats. .

Engines; 140hp 215, 165hp 245 or 203hp 265 Hemi 6s (E48 6 Pack was 270hp) and 230hp 318, 275hp 340 (E55) or 255hp 360 V8s

 

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