Now here’s something you don’t see every day… or possibly ever! The wonderfully named Chrysler by Chrysler was Chrysler Australia’s luxury flagship - a stretched, upmarket relative of the Valiant, created to take the fight to the Ford Fairlane and Holden Statesman.

This imposing 1973 four-door sedan has the engine to match its considerable presence: Chrysler’s fabulous 360cu in (5.9-litre) V8, coupled to a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic gearbox.

With bags of torque and effortless cruising ability, it’s exactly the sort of engine a big Australian luxury saloon deserves.

Better still, this particular example was registered in the UK from new in March 1973 and has had just four owners in more than half a century.

It is also thought to be one of only three remaining in the UK.

Rare doesn’t really cover it! Originally light blue, it is believed to have been professionally repainted in its current ruby red around 2015 and still presents very well.

There are some age-related imperfec...