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Category Archives: Diecast Models
Valiant VH Pacer
I have owned a variety of VH Valiants but never the Pacer. Chrysler Australia produced the VH Valiant with a huge range of models and options from 1971 to 1973. Of course we all know how popular the Charger became but the VH Pacer sedan is for many of us more desirable. And I have owned a VH Charger and VH sedans so I have some reason to comment.
The VH Pacer was in its day the fastest mass produced six cylinder sedan made in Australia. A record it held for more than 15 years. It was powered by a high powered hemi 265 Cubic inch (4.3 litre) straight six. It could propel this beast from Zero to 60MPH (100 KM/H) in around 7.5 seconds and the 1/4 mile in under 16 seconds. Not bad for a large sedan powered by a six cylinder.
Sadly, and perhaps due to the success of the VH Charger, only some 1600 VH Pacers were produced. Most with a three speed manual box. Some with a 4 speed. And a few with an automatic transmission.
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Autiobianchi (Lancia) Y10 Fire
Time for another post about my real 1:1 life and little cars. Many years ago I had cause to travel to a nation in the Middle East and to get around that nation I was given a 1 Litre Lancia identical to this model. Well, what an experience. First of all, this little car had the steering wheel in the wrong place. It was on the left. And secondly, and just as alarmingly, the little car had no go. As an Aussie, I am used to driving cars with some power. Some. But this little tyke had none. I swear it could reach around 125KM/H (77MPH) flat out, but only with a tail wind. And as for acceleration, well, it was kind of like ‘push accelerator all the way to the floor, and count to 100’ and then you might reach 100KM/H (62MPH).
As regular readers know, the Resin D’etre for this blog is sharing models which I own that are similar to, or the same as the 1:1 cars I have owned or had something to do with. I have owned this model for some years now so I don’t know about their current availability or price, but I can tell you it is a great representation of the real thing, right down to the colour (see the picture below).
If you enjoyed this post, please comment below. Models like this, which are exactly the same, including the colour of a vehicle I have had some relationship with are what I most like to collect. How about yourself?
10 Years of Doogies Diecast
Well folks, we made 10 years. I did not think I would last this long but here we are.
What have been your favourite posts? Or favourite type of post? Did you enjoy my cartoon style posts?
Let me and others know in the comments below.
The End of an Era for Chrysler
The last ever 30 Chrysler vehicles are in dealerships now, when they’re gone, they’re gone. Forever. Ii was recently announced that Chrysler are leaving Australia for ever (See links below). Sadly for people like me who have owned and enjoy Chrysler vehicles it is a very sad time in our history. First they came as imports, then they were manufactured here for decades, and finally, after Chrysler Australia sold out to Mitsubishi, Chrysler products were once again imported. Until now.
That’s not the end of the bad news. The World’s most powerful V8 (yes, its a Dodge) is being axed (See link below). This is a double-blow for those of us who love cars with powerful internal combustion engines. I believe in protecting the environment, especially our native flora and fauna. I also believe that ICE cars are the most efficient way for us to move around this large country and until battery powered cars are improved to the same level, they are best used for city transport and short distance travel only.
https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/10-chryslers-you-may-have-forgotten-about
https://www.drive.com.au/news/worlds-most-powerful-v8-axed-as-electric-future-looms-for-dodge/
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