Faults:

Front gearbox seal blew mid-burnout.

Distributor needed replacing.

Original Carter carburettor needed replacing.

Other minor things that go wrong with every car that's done 300,000 kilometres.

General Comments:

I paid $500 for my 1975 VK Chrysler Valiant Regal in 2000. My grandfather had a VH Regal and I'd wanted one ever since. It was badly rusted. I drove it around for a couple of years and then what started as a blown gearbox seal became a restoration project that lasted far too bloody long.

The best thing about the old Vals is that they'll go forever with minimal - and I mean MINIMAL - maintenance.

The worst thing is the rust - particularly in the VH, VJ, and VK models.

The 5.2 V8 is a slouch in stock form, as are the 4.0 and the 4.3 sixes. Any Australian Chrysler benefits greatly from the good ol' carbs, cam, exhaust methodology.

The only advice I would give is to install a transmission cooler if you've got an auto.

And don't screw the bloody front end down too low - they don't like it.

Faults:

Nothing, just your normal wear and tear... tires... ball joints etc.

General Comments:

This car is factory fitted with the 360 V8 {e57}.

Bought the car in Adelaide, always garaged, interior is still mint, these aussie chargers are always going up in price... {never sell it!}