Australian Chrysler Valiant line faces new models and discounts
A shift in the Australian market sees redesigned moxies arriving soon, with current Valiant VK and Regal sedans heavily discounted. Prices may rise for the new range, with expected rises around $1000 to $4000 versus refreshed styling and mechanical tweaks. The Charger sports coupe will be facelifted. dealers warn of price rises despite ongoing demand. The existing Valiant line, introduced in 1971, still shows enduring styling.
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Bargain time for Chrysler Valiants
Pedr Davis surveys the Chrysler Valiant, noting models in production with multiple engine options, revised mechanicals, and a wide interior. He highlights comfort, boot space, steering column controls, and overall value driven by sizable discounts on lower models.
Valiant Ranger car specs and features list
A dense OCR style spec sheet lists Valiant Ranger performance figures including price, power 165 BHP, 0-100 kmh time, and engine details. It records dimensions, weight, fuel consumption averages, capacity 17.5 gallons, seating space figures, and standard equipment with notes on handling and parking. The text contains many garbled phrases and misread measurements but preserves named items and figures.
Lightweight wind tunnel study improves car aerodynamics
Indonesian researchers use a water tank with electrically generated hydrogen bubbles to model airflow around scale car models. The method allows rapid, low cost testing of spoiler and other aerodynamic devices, showing clear changes in air flow and potential fuel economy gains.
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Hairy brute and Delages in Midlands car tale
Fragmentary account recalls a Delage machine linked to a Midlands scene with a European driver, a Hertfordshire cop, and a dramatic crash. A French racing blue car with black leather and wire wheels features in a tale of peril, gear trouble, and a dramatic roadside event.
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Delage and early motor era racing and industry links
An overview of early Delage history, racing successes, and postwar developments. The piece traces Delage’s shift from racing, to munitions work in World War I, to modern car designs with advanced engines and brakes, and its merger dynamics with Delahaye and others amid industry decline.
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Unconventional caravan cheaper AL tit sat a be
Australia introduces a compact, cost efficient caravan named the Vreedon Fapreiss. It folds to fit in a standard windward space, stores on a wind-down side wall, and can be towed by ordinary vehicles. It weighs about 750 kilograms and lists for around 4000 dollars.
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Sporty image Ford Escort announced
An early Ford Escort promo describes a two door sporty "Sporty image" variant aimed at youth with a rear spoiler, body kit, special paint, steel tires, laminated windscreen, color matched wheel centers, and a 2.0 liter Vovoce engine. White cars offer black interior option and optional rally pack features. Price listed as 4540 Lipiee.
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Fob
Quarte-Hatogen Sivas
Breakthrough acrylic lacquer aids auto spray repairs
Australian car repair industry gains a breakthrough lacquer developed in Japan. ACRIC 2000 allows touch ups without full panel respray, enables edge blending on baked enamel, and offers strong adhesion, color matching, and reduced yellowing compared with older nitrocellulose lacquers.
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