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1972 Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T E49

Australia • 16 Apr 2025

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This 1972 Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T E49 is a rare Australian muscle car, one of 149 with the E49 engine. It features a 265-cubic inch inline-six, Hemi Orange paint, and original interior, but has some cosmetic wear and needs new tires.

Condition

7

The car is described as largely original with age-related blemishes, minor rust, and peeling paint underneath. The interior has cracking in the driver’s seat trim and a hole in the carpet. While mechanically sound with recent servicing and engine reconditioning, the cosmetic issues and the need for new tires and a wheel alignment suggest wear beyond 'Excellent' but still in solid condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

19,814 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

KEY FACTS This Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T E49 is a particularly rare and highly sought-after classic Australian muscle car, offered for sale by its reported third owner from new.

Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 265-cubic inch (4.3-litre) ‘E49’ inline-six, fed by triple side-draft Weber carburettors, delivering around 225kW to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.

First registered sometime after June 1972, this example has been with the seller and third owner for an impressive 46 years.

This VH Valiant Charger R/T is understood to be one of only 149 examples specified with the E49 engine.

The odometer indicates 19,814 miles, though this is not warranted.

Build year: 1972 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The Chrysler Valiant Charger was introduced in 1971 with the VH series, which quickly became hugely popular, winning the 1971 Australian Car of the Year award.

The highly desirable VH series Charger R/T (Road/Track) continued Chrysler's performance legacy fro...