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1972 Chrysler CH

R/T E49
Lloyds Auctions - Gosford Classic Car Closure | West Gosford, 07 April

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1972
  • Mileage 
    79 681 mi / 128 235 km
  • Car type 
    Coupé
  • Chassis number 
    VH7529CF201143
  • Lot number 
    160
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Number of seats 
    2
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Silver
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

1972 Chrysler Charger R/T E49
Year: 1972
Make: Chrysler
Model: Charger R/T E49
Body: 2-Door Coupe RHD
Odometer: Indicating 79,681 miles
Engine: 4.3-litre 225kW straight-six
Transmission: Manual
Colour: Silver
Seats: 4
Description/extras:
- Exceptionally rare - one of only 149 produced
- Restored in its original Mercury Silver
- Original Service Log Book and Owner's Manual (signed by Leo Geoghegan)
- Factory alloy wheels
- Race-bred 4.3-litre 225kW straight-six with special crankshaft, pistons and conrods is fed by triple-Weber carburettors
- Four-speed box
- Highly collectable Australian Muscle

Considered one of the most collectable 70's muscle cars, this E49 Charger R/T is exceptionally rare - one of only 149 produced. At its launch in 1971 the VH Valiant Charger was quickly recognised by the motoring press for its striking good looks winning the Wheels 'Car of the Year' Award.

This race-bred 4.3-litre 225kW straight-six with special crankshaft, pistons and conrods is fed by triple-Weber carburettors. The big six is smooth and torquey, providing the raw and connected feel that these cars have become so well known for. The unbreakable four-speed box has a precise and effortless feel when driving.

It has been beautifully restored in its original Mercury Silver, incorporating its unique body detailing with correct decals and striping. It retains its original, unrestored black interior with full instrumentation and its genuine aluminium steering wheel. It also retains its original factory alloy wheels, while its underbody and engine bay present in impeccable condition.

With its original Service Log Book and Owner's Manual (signed by Leo Geoghegan) this highly collectable Australian Muscle could now be yours.

Deemed 'the best car never to win at Bathurst' the R/T E49 Charger was a highly developed racing version with a potent performance. Despite utilising a six-cylinder engine it is lighter and quicker than a Ford Falcon V8 GT-HO Phase 111 with a 0 - 100km/hour time of just 6.3-secs. It would set a production car acceleration record that would stand for 27 years. Top speed was quoted at 211km/hour.

Chassis: VH7529CF201143

Sold unregistered

As with all vehicles sold in the Classic Car Division, they have been well looked after by their previous owners. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of vehicles, Lloyds Auctions are unable to physically inspect every aspect of each vehicle and the description which should be used as a guide only have been compiled after speaking with the owners. Lloyds Auctions sells these vehicles under standard auction conditions that offers no warranties or cooling off period. Please feel free to call the Classic Car Division if you have any questions relating to any vehicle. Inspection is highly recommended.

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