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Japanese Invasion - Chrysler Australia's Response

Ford had introduced its first "muscle car" in 1967. and the Holden Monaro was introduced in 1968, but it was not until 1971 that Chrysler responded with its Charger. This was based on the Valiant but with a slightly shorter wheelbase and a sporty 2-door body.

Chrysler's answer to the Ford Cortina and Holden Torana was the Centura, based on the French Simca. Again, Chrysler was much slower off the mark - the Torana and TC Cortina were both introduced in 1967; the Centura was not released until 1970.

 

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