1971 Chrysler by Chrysler Hardtop [CH]
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◊ 2004-12-03 23:33 |
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◊ 2006-05-20 13:07 |
judging by the front of the car and the seats it is a chrysler by chrysler coupe not a charger these vehicles were the upmarket versions of the humble valiants an aussie mopar head could probably tell you the model i think its ch model |
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◊ 2006-06-27 15:36 |
Spoon is correct, it's definitely the CH Coupe. The coupes are a much longer wheelbase and overall length than the (quite stubby) Charger, and loaded up with luxury options being a town-car/limo type of model. Those big square power seats are from the coupe. Also the coupe had a Dodge-like bumper that encircled the grille. The one shown here has a section cut out of the top to allow for the (what looks like) Pontiac grille & hood. The standard grille has horizontal bars and quad 5" diameter headlights. The area where the gunner stands looks to be cut out along the trailing roof crease where it slopes down into the rear deck. All four windows roll down in the coupe whereas the charger rear passenger windows are either fixed on hinged due to the rear wheel wells being too far forward. |
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◊ 2006-07-14 05:09 |
Correct make is Chrysler, model is Chrysler by Chrysler coupe |
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◊ 2006-07-14 11:57 |
Chrysler by Chrysler?  |
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◊ 2006-07-15 00:00 |
Believe it or not that is what they were called. They were the top line model in the Valiant range and Chrysler Australia policy was to distinguish them from ordinary Valiants there was no reference to Valiant on the so they called them Chrysler by Chrysler. See http://www.chargerclubofwa.asn.au/MembersCars/CxC.htm Previous top line mdels in the Valiant range were called VIPs |
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◊ 2006-08-03 09:15 |
It looks like it's been fitted with some '66 Pontiac trim (grille and hood emblem). |
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◊ 2006-09-18 21:47 |
Hood and grille are positively 1966 Pontiac full-size (Bonneville, Catalina, Executive). |
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◊ 2011-05-08 03:45 |
![[Image: ch_0_50_40.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/0pb/ch_0_50_40.jpg) |
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◊ 2011-08-26 01:13 |
I just do not think this thing is any kind of chrysler. The grill work looks to much like pontiacs handy work and that hood emblem looks way to comfortable there. Kinda like it belongs  |
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◊ 2012-03-25 07:35 |
Not to be too much of a technical killjoy, the car is actually a Chrysler by Chrysler CH Hardtop, not the coupe, the 'coupe' is actually the Charger according to Chrysler Australia's parts manual. The one in the picture, fitted with a Pontiac bonnet (hood) and grille section, and that awful rear bumper off something, has too much CH equipment to be a upped version of the VH or VJ hardtops. Specifically, the seats are CH, the front guard spear repeater lamps and chrome trim are CH, look closely and you will see where the Chrysler by Chrysler front bumper has been cut at the top to allow the fitment of the Ponty bonnet. The rear gunner is sitting on a inserted panel in the boot (trunk) area and the rear window sill panels have been removed. Last but not least the CH Hardtop has a smaller rear window than does the VH or VJ series Hardtops. you can clearly see the width of the rear of the sail pillars, they are much wider than that of a VH or VJ hardtop. The car was chosen for a gag later in the film where it was intended to jump over the defensive pit around the depot, but the weight of the 360 was overlooked when the speed required was determined and the car nose dived very quickly due to not having gained enough speed on the loose dirt, but they kept the footage in the finished film. I do not know what became of the car after the film, but as it was one of only 476 CH Chrysler by Chrysler Hardtops ever built, i hope someone has it in a shed under restoration. If not, then the footage is a fitting tribute. Warm regards to all. -- Last edit: 2013-12-30 11:14:25 |
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◊ 2012-03-25 22:04 |
You are quite correct, CXC_Hardtop. You can see what the stunt went wrong at Link to "www.madmaxmovies.com" .gif ":)") |
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◊ 2013-06-15 14:42 |
another angle Link to "www.madmaxmovies.com" |
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◊ 2013-07-20 09:16 |
As the proud owner of a 1972 Chrysler by Chrysler CH series Hardtop ( # 275 of less than 500 made ) I can assure all of you that it is not a CxC Hardtop nor is it a V series Hardtop ( about 1500 made ). The CH series has a wrap around bumper with dual exposed headlights and the seats whilst separate abut each other making the front a 3 seater and the car a 6 seater overall. It is quite clearly a Pontiac as evidenced by the Pontiac bonnet emblem. |
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◊ 2013-08-03 00:53 |
This is one of many customized car for the Mad Max Movies yes the grilles and bonnet emblems are from another car.Remember Customized for the movie so it can look different Even the XC Ford gets a great custom look which now in Australia Becomes an icon and i would say now world wide Cheers. -- Last edit: 2013-08-03 00:58:34 |
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◊ 2013-08-03 01:07 |
72 Hardtop Man Have a closer look Mate it is a customized CH Hardtop Chrysler By Chrysler. The front has been customized, and yes the custom guys used another cars grille and some custom fiberglass front just like the Mad Max Car .Don't have time to look at what car the grille could be from. But yes this is Chrysler by Chrysler Coupe. Cheers |
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◊ 2013-08-22 16:27 |
Greetings to all, Hi 72 Hardtop, check out a larger image of the rear of the car here: http://s902.photobucket.com/user/rjluna2/media/madmax2/ch_0_50_40.jpg.html Or click the link in Mercury Man's post above You will recognize where the smaller rear window fits even though the boot is missing. The taillights are a dead give away too. The car has been customed up with a Pontiac bonnet and grill and a bunch of other items, but if you look past the adornment you will recognize that beautiful big backside of the CxC Hardtop Much as it pains me to see a Hardie chopped up, even for a film, it is definetly a 1971 CxC Hardtop. 399 CH Hardtops were built 71-72 as V8's and 77 CH Hardtops were built 71-72 as 6 cyls. Total production of the CH Hardtop was 476 units. The fact you have number 275 puts you in a very exclusive group, especially today. I can't quite remember the exact number, but, I think it was around 985 VH Hardtops and 1094 VJ Hardtops were produced 71 -74/5 If I can find the exact number in my files I'll post it Update: Found it! Only 910 VH Valiant Hardtops were produced. The VJ Valiant Hardtop only achieved total sales of some 1060 units. Where is the one from the film today? I have been told that the car, though half trashed in the film, is in private hands on a property not too far from the films location but the owner wishes to remain private and anonymous. Cheers to all. -- Last edit: 2013-12-30 11:15:02 |
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◊ 2013-09-05 16:13 |
For those interested in seeing other Chrysler by Chrysler CH Hardtops check out the facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ChryslerChHardtopRegister Cheers to all. |
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◊ 2013-09-05 17:28 |
@CXC_Hardtop:  Here is the information on Chrysler by Chrysler article that you can find at Collectible Automobile Sources at the IMCDb Forum |
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◊ 2013-09-07 04:49 |
The car is not dead, its still out near film location in a farmers paddock with the front smashed and without motor/box diff |
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◊ 2015-05-22 13:25 |
It looks like it was converted to a ute. -- Last edit: 2015-05-23 11:47:25 |
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◊ 2015-05-22 13:44 |
Yes, with the rear window removed, boot removed and the metal between the rear window and boot has been cut. -- Last edit: 2015-05-22 14:31:12 |
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◊ 2024-10-30 16:59 |
Can we not just call it "Chrysler [CH]" like with the first Audi? In the ads it was always just "The Chrysler" or "The Australian-built Chrysler". |
