Chrysler Drifter
Chrysler Drifter | |
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Chrysler CL Drifter Van | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Australia |
Production | 1977–1978 |
Assembly | Australia |
Designer | Dennis Nicolle |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door panel van 2-door coupé utility |
Layout | FR layout |
Related | Chrysler Valiant |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 265 cu in (4.3 L) 6-cyl 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8[1] |
Transmission | four speed manual |
The Chrysler Drifter is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1977 to 1978. It was offered in panel van and coupé utility body styles.
Chrysler Australia added a panel van to their Chrysler CL Valiant range in April 1977,[2] and a few weeks later they introduced the "Drifter Pack" as an option on that body style.[3] The Drifter Pack included a Chrysler Charger grille, quartz halogen high beam headlights, a sports steering wheel, radial ply tyres, styled wheels and special exterior paint and decal treatment with colour-coded bumpers.[3] The 4.3 litre Hemi 265 engine and a four speed floor shift manual transmission were standard on the Drifter.[4] In spite of its option pack status, Chrysler marketed the model as the Chrysler Drifter without using the name "Valiant".[5][6] The Drifter pack was also available on the Chrysler Valiant Utility, which was also marketed as the "Chrysler Drifter".[7]
The Drifter styles of the panel van and utility body ended when Chrysler Australia discontinued the CL series. The 1978 CM Valiant range did not include these styles.[8] The brief life of the Drifter was marked by low sales as competition from comparable offerings from Ford and Holden was stiff.
Chrysler Australia also used the Drifter name on a special edition Charger Drifter, released in 1978.[7]
- Chrysler CL Drifter Van
- Chrysler CL Drifter Ute
See also
- Car-derived van
References
- ^ Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 155
- ^ Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 152
- ^ a b Chrysler Valiant CL Panel Van, Drifter and LeBaron at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 14 May 2011
- ^ Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 164
- ^ Valiant Van, Valiant Sports Van and Drifter Van brochure Retrieved on 14 May 2011
- ^ Chrysler Drifter sales brochure cover Retrieved on 14 May 2011
- ^ a b Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 163
- ^ Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 172
External links
- The Australian Valiant Drifter at www.valiant.org
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