Wish they would have sold ______ here!

Discussion in 'Car & Truck Talk' started by Krash Kadillak, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. Jim 68cuda

    Jim 68cuda Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,616
    Likes Received:
    462
    Trophy Points:
    195
    Location:
    Virginia
    My list is a long one.
    1975 Brazilian Dodge Charger RT (based on the 69 Dart)
    Tail lights inspired by 69 GTX, grille inspired by 69 Charger (but with quad headlights that show through the grille rather than having headlight doors open when on), and C-pillars insired by the 68-70 Charger.
    I like all the 73-77 models of the Brazilian RT, but like the side stripe of the 75 the best.
    [​IMG]

    then theres the 67 to 69 Mexican Valiant 2 door pillarless hardtops (only post sedans were made for the US and Canadian market)
    [​IMG]
    The Mexican 65 Valiant Alcapulco convertible which came from the factory with a Barracuda grille
    [​IMG]

    The 67 Mexican Coronet 440 or 500 (I would want the two door hardtop but the only good photo I found was for a 4 door). The Mexican 67 Coronets featured the hidden headlight grilles from the 66-67 Chargers.
    [​IMG]

    And then theres the little Valiant/Dart based Dodge GTX made in Argentina in the early 70's
    [​IMG]

    of course I would want an Aussie Valiant Charger toofrom the early to mid 70's (this one is from about 1973-75)
    [​IMG]

    The Aussie Valiant VJ wagons are nice too.


    [​IMG]
    But I've always liked the Aussie Valiant VE wagon best of all the Aussie Valiant wagons with its 67-69 Dodge Dart front end styling.
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    I also like the VE Ute pickup
    [​IMG]

    And I always liked the 67 Canadian Pontiac Beaumont Sport Deluxe. I've only ever seen one hardtop but I like convertibles better (like this one)
    [​IMG]
    And the 65-69 Dodge Monaco convertibles (like the 69 shown here)
    Only Polaras were sold as convertibles in the US. Canada got Monaco convertibles as well.
    [​IMG]
    And I guess I'm not the only one who likes the Aussie Falcon coupes
    [​IMG]

    And I kind of like the 73 Aussie Holden Monaro, but its not high on my list.
    [​IMG]

    and it would be kind of cool to have a 96 Dodge Ramcharger to match my 96 Ram pickup. These were made in Mexico and Argentina I believe.
    [​IMG]

    I've seen a few of each of my favorite Aussie cars here in the US (Falcon coupe, Valiant Charger, Valiant VE wagon and Ute, and Monaro coupe), but I've Never seen any of the Mexican, Brazilian or Argentinian Mopars I like so much.
     
    Last edited: Feb 21, 2011
  2. Jim 68cuda

    Jim 68cuda Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,616
    Likes Received:
    462
    Trophy Points:
    195
    Location:
    Virginia
    Heres a couple more interesting wagons never sold in the US.

    A Valiant Safari wagon from South Africa. This one used the Aussie wagon body with the 70-71 Dart front sheet metal and grille. The late 60's South African Valiant Safari wagon used the Aussie Valiant wagon body with 67-69 U.S. Valiant front sheet metal and grille.
    [​IMG]

    73 Aussie Chrysler Regal wagon
    [​IMG]
     
  3. GN300

    GN300 Tipmaster G

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2006
    Messages:
    1,761
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    122
    Location:
    Aylesford Nova Scotia
    Thats the ramcharger i'm thinking about .

    On e-bay mexico they go for about $6500!
     
  4. a1awind

    a1awind Tiki God

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Messages:
    3,329
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    110
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Ellwood city Pa
    supposedly if you try to bring one into the us it is confiscated and crushed
     
  5. a1awind

    a1awind Tiki God

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Messages:
    3,329
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    110
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Ellwood city Pa
    [​IMG]

    here is an aussie vehicle i want! the holden sandman

    or this
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Feb 22, 2011
  6. Jim 68cuda

    Jim 68cuda Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,616
    Likes Received:
    462
    Trophy Points:
    195
    Location:
    Virginia
    And Chrysler Australia had the Drifter.
    [​IMG]

    And Ford in Australia had a Falcon version of this type of panel van as well

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Feb 22, 2011
  7. a1awind

    a1awind Tiki God

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Messages:
    3,329
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    110
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Ellwood city Pa
    it seems clear that the aussie arms of the "BIG 3" acutally listen to their customers!
     
  8. GN300

    GN300 Tipmaster G

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2006
    Messages:
    1,761
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    122
    Location:
    Aylesford Nova Scotia

    There was one on ebay in CA that was certified.

    Maybe it's an age thing foe importation.

    But it sure would turn heads.
     
  9. 350x

    350x 'Echinsu Ocha'

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Messages:
    335
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    NW Ohio
    Its not 1970 and I can't go pick up a new Buick GSX in white for a few grand new.
     
  10. a1awind

    a1awind Tiki God

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Messages:
    3,329
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    110
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Ellwood city Pa
    my kingdom for a time machine huh?
     
  11. yellerspirit

    yellerspirit Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    19,249
    Likes Received:
    9,801
    Trophy Points:
    986
    Location:
    Canaan N.H.
    How about bthe Jeep CJ 10

    [​IMG]
     
  12. a1awind

    a1awind Tiki God

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Messages:
    3,329
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    110
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Ellwood city Pa
    ahh yes... the "big ugly" the sold them here but only as airport vehicle
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Mar 2, 2011
  13. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2008
    Messages:
    21,032
    Likes Received:
    2,033
    Trophy Points:
    798
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Springfield, Oregon

    Cross your fingers and your toes. There are strong rumors we'll get to buy one of these soon......

    [​IMG]
     
  14. GN300

    GN300 Tipmaster G

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2006
    Messages:
    1,761
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    122
    Location:
    Aylesford Nova Scotia
    Dakota replacement!
     
  15. a1awind

    a1awind Tiki God

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Messages:
    3,329
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    110
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Ellwood city Pa
    i'd rock that! i knew about it as soon as it was announced.
    i have been waiting to see if one surfaced at any of the NAIAS shows this year....not as yet
     

Share This Page