CLASSIC CARLECTABLES 1/18 CHRYSLER E49 CHARGER - VINTAGE RED

Classic Carlectables 1/18 Diecast Replica of the Chrysler Valiant VH E49 Charger Vintage Red E49 'Small Tank'

Released in June 1972, the E49 was the ultimate Charger. The E49 was the most powerful six-cylinder production car in the world at the time of its release, incorporating a 302 horsepower Hemi 6 engine with a newly developed four-speed Borg Warner gearbox.

Chrysler built just 149 E49 R/T Chargers, making them the most collectible Chrysler R/T (Road and Track) vehicle produced. Determining whether a vehicle is an original E49 is a relatively simple process. E49 Chargers could only be ordered with Charger R/T, the A95 'interior pack', the Sure Grip axle and either the A84 or A87 'Track Pack'. A '4' on the black fender stripe distinguished the E49 from the E38.

The six-cylinder Chrysler 'Hemi' engine was originally conceived in the US as a truck engine before significant improvements were made prior to production in Australia. The E49 'six-pack' engine featured triple 45DCOE Weber carburettors, a special camshaft, valve springs and tuned-length exhaust extractors. For durability, a special shot-peened crankshaft, conrods, competition pistons and rings, a baffled sump and twin-plate heavy-duty clutch completed the package. With its 265 cubic inch capacity, 10:1 compression ratio and 302 brake horsepower, it was an awesome engine.

Chargers accounted for more than 50% of Valiant sales. A new Borg Warner-designed four-speed manual gearbox became available for Chargers in June 1972. With the arrival of the four-speed, the E48 replaced the E37 as the road-going version and the E49 replaced the E38 as the competition model. The new four-speed gearbox was well suited to the Hemi's high power output.

This model includes a Certificate of Authenticity with the individual production number.

What's included?

• 1 x Diecast model
• 1 x Certificate of Authenticity

Model Features:

• ROH W35 cast aluminium alloy wheels with red-wall tyres and street tyre tread.
• Press the pin at the rear of the chassis to assist with opening the boot.
• Spacious boot featuring the rear fuel filler and jack, with removable floor mat and spare wheel.
• Highly detailed interior replicating the comfortable vinyl seats, with tilting front seats and fabric seatbelts with chrome buckles.
• Three-spoke steering wheel with comprehensive dashboard instrumentation and components.
• Detailed door trim with working window winders on both driver and passenger side windows.
• Press the pin on the front of the chassis to assist with opening the bonnet.
• Highly detailed engine bay featuring an accurately replicated 265ci Hemi engine.
• Magnificently detailed triple Weber 45DCOE carburettors featuring etched-metal air-intake filters.
• Rear wheels are mechanically linked to the tailshaft, which rotates with the rear wheels.
• Operational front suspension with front torsion springs, a unique feature of the Chrysler Valiant.

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