South African Mopars

[Arno]

The following is some data on the Mopars we had in SA, including numbers sold and specs

 

[Arno]

As can be seen, all the Mopars sold here after 72 were mostly Australian Chrysler variants

 

[detmatt]

It's a shame you couldnt get any coupes in the big bodies. Great info, thanks for posting.

 

[cm23uoc]

Those full size models had production numbers that challenge American Hemi installations.

 

[1978 NYB]

I'm glad you guys got a taste of Mopar Power in South Africa!

:sFl_america2:

 

[300rag]

Did you notice the 74s don't have the ugly bumpers?

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Very cool. Thank you for posting these here. Years ago I tried and failed to find those Barracuda production numbers. I had found a South African 68 Barracuda brochure to add to my literature collection and wanted to find out all I could about Mopars built in other countries. I had noticed a few differences between what was shown in the brochure and what was sold in the US as a 68 Barracuda. Some differences were unique th the South African 68 Barracuda, while it appears that others were errors in the factory brochure. Heres the front of that brochure.
From what you posted, it appears that the South African Valiant V100 & Rebel were based on the American Valiant up until 72, and the Valiant VIP was based on the American Dart up until 72.
Since both the Monaco and the Chrysler 383 appear on your list for 69, I am going to assume that the 68 Monaco was carried over into 69 until production of the newly styled 69 Chrysler 383 could be started probably late in the 69 model year. Is that a good assumption?

 

[cm23uoc]

Did you know already about these numbers from Switzerland, Jim ?


http://www.us-schrauber.de/html/amag_schinznach.html

 

[1978 NYB]

That is interesting production numbers too.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Did you know already about these numbers from Switzerland, Jim ?


http://www.us-schrauber.de/html/amag_schinznach.html

I didn't have those figures. Thank you.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Too Bad Mother Mopar never released the VG-VH Valiant Pacers and Chargers in this country in '71 with the inline 6 Hemi X3 side draft webers with the 4 spd! Whimper Whimper

 

[1978 NYB]

That would of been pretty cool.

 

[detmatt]

I didn't have those figures. Thank you.

Man, its like Christmas up in here for you!

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Man, its like Christmas up in here for you!

Thats right. Now if someone will post the production figures of the Australian Valiants, Chargers and C-bodies, the Brazilian Darts and Chargers, the Valiants and Barracudas built in the UK, the Coronets, Barracudas, and Valiants built in Mexico, Polaras, Coronets and Belvederes built in Peru, as well as the Mopars built in Spain and Argentina.

 

[Arno]

Jim, your earlier assumption is correct. We did have a few Dodge Custom 880's here as well, which was basically similar to your 67-68 Monacos.
Most of our 'Valiants', ended up being used for towing boats and caravans, as well as serving as private taxi's later in their lives.
The Valiants unfortunately carry a stigma here, due to their popularity and reliability, which made them popular as the 'poor man's luxury car'. Kinda like the cliche'd Caddies with fur on the dash over on your side...

 

[cm23uoc]

Thats right. Now if someone will post the production figures of the Australian Valiants, Chargers and C-bodies, the Brazilian Darts and Chargers, the Valiants and Barracudas built in the UK, the Coronets, Barracudas, and Valiants built in Mexico, Polaras, Coronets and Belvederes built in Peru, as well as the Mopars built in Spain and Argentina.

Retrieved from Allpar:

April 1996 issue of Collectible Automobile, "The Royal Treatment: Australia's Chryslers of 1957-64" by Gavin Farmer

Original is at Recommended Mopar Books http://www.allpar.com/i/recbooks.html#ixzz2U6kSA7uv
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There is also an issue of Collectible Automobile concerning the Australian Chargers which I know I have, will look, there should be all production numbers included.

 

[cm23uoc]

Look for February 03 and August 01 issues for the whole stories.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Jim. Did yeah know the only interchangeable part in that entire 6 cylinder hemi with any other engine in the line is the cam bearings on a 318? BTW, You gonna make Carlisle this year? I owe yeah ah St Pauli or 3 for helping out my car-bud with that '68 Formula S info you provided ah while back! Jer

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Those Aussie Mopar production figures are helpful but I wish they included production prior to 72.

I do plan to attend Carlisle for all four days and plan to drive the red 67 Coronet convertible.