During its first decade in Australia’s ‘family car’ market, Chrysler did little that ranked as especially memorable. Then in 1971, with a chunky two-door design and ‘Hey Charger’ catch cry, the brand became an overnight sensation.
The cars that grabbed the headlines had engine bays brimming with Weber carburettors, but the racy ‘Six-Pack’ Chargers were too specialised to sell in any quantity. Base-model Chargers with the smallest `Hemi’ six engine and three-on-the-tree gearshift didn’t sell in big numbers either, so Chrysler relied for volume on XL versions and the almost luxurious 770.
At launch in 1971, the VH Charger 770 was available
