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Chrysler Avenger 1600 DL

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Lot number 3
Hammer value £300
Description Chrysler Avenger 1600 DL
Registration TOP 161S
Year 1978
Colour Blue
Engine size 1,598 cc
Chassis No. R4BCC7L155681
Engine No. R4BCC7L155681

History

Launched in February 1970, the Avenger was the first and last car to be developed by Rootes after the Chrysler takeover in 1967. Stylistically it was very much in tune with its era, the Coke bottle waistline, vinyl roof and semi-fastback rear-end being very groovy at the time. Mechanically it was rather conventional, using a 4-cylinder all-iron overhead valve engine in 1250 or 1500 capacities driving a coil spring suspended live axle at the rear wheels.

However, it was still highly praised by the press for its good road manners and was considered a significantly better car than rivals like the Morris Marina. It sold steadily throughout the 1970s and was rebadged as a Chrysler in 1976 (by which time the engines had grown to 1300 and 1600cc) and then a Talbot before production ceased in 1981.

This Chrysler DL1600 model has had just one owner from new and comes with all its old MOTs since 1981 to verify the mileage of 77,714. Recently treated to a major brake overhaul, it is said to drive well and has an MOT until April 2008. A totally original and unrestored car, it has an exceptionally clean interior.

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