1971 Chrysler Valiant VH Charger 770 Coupe

Description

Chrysler’s VH range of Valiants failed to spark the Aussie imagination, being large and bulbous with surprisingly cramped interiors. But then came the astonishing Charger coupe built on a much shorter wheelbase. Throw in the brilliant ‘Hey Charger!’ advertising campaign and Chrysler Australia had a winner on its hands. The Charger 770 flagship had the same level of trim and equipment as the Regal 770, so equivalent to a Holden HQ Premier. The 265 Hemi six-cylinder engine was standard in the 770 and delivered superior performance to Holden’s 253 cubic-inch V8 with good fuel economy. While a three-speed manual gearbox was standard, most 770s were equipped with automatic transmission, controlled via a neat T-bar.