After the entry about the Dukes of Hazzard replica that went all pear shaped, I got all nostalgic for Mopar’s and thought I would have a dig through my various photo albums to see just what pictures I had of such beasts that I could share with you all. These are what I came up with, just from a previous few events I’ve been to recently, obviously these weren’t Mopar Nationals or any such thing, just the rare Mopar few that attended Race Events as spectator cars, as well as a few race versions. With a few taken at the “Horsepower Heaven” show.
Perhaps my favourite, a Dodge Dart that was spectator at the recent NZV8 Race Series, Teretonga 200 Event. You can see more from said event from my entry, here.
![Mopar Dodge Dart](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-dart-02.jpg)
Dodge Dart
![Mopar Dodge Dart](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-dart-01.jpg)
Dodge Dart
With the Dart being a bit of a special find, it’s now onto your more regular NZ found, Chrysler fare…
![Mopar Chrylser Valiants Lining Up to Drag](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/chrysler-valiant-charger-01.jpg)
Chrylser Valiant's Lining Up to Drag
![Mopar Street Legal Charger Drag Car](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/chrysler-valiant-charger-02.jpg)
Street Legal Charger Drag Car
![Mopar All three similarly aged Valiants at the event.](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/chrysler-valiant-charger-03.jpg)
All three similarly aged Valiants at the event.
![Mopar Vailant Hardtop Gasser](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/chrysler-valiant-ht-03.jpg)
Vailant Hardtop Gasser
All of the above shot were taken at the Alexandra Blossom Festival Drag races, I didn’t take too many more despte the decent showing of older cars. I spent most of that day in my mates BNR32 trying to avoid getting turned into crispy chicken by the clear skies and hot sun.
![Mopar Got HEMI?](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/chrysler-valiant-ht-02.jpg)
Got HEMI?
![Mopar Rear of the Valiant HT that housed the epic HEMI above.](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/chrysler-valiant-ht-01.jpg)
Rear of the Valiant HT that housed the epic HEMI above.
![Mopar E38 Charger. Aussie Muscle with a 6.](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/chrysler-valiant-e38-01.jpg)
E38 Charger. Aussie Muscle with a 6.
![Mopar Signature rear end of the Aussie Chargers](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/chrysler-valiant-e38-02.jpg)
Signature rear end of the Aussie Chargers
![Mopar Challenge(r) accepted](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-challenger-01.jpg)
Challenge(r) accepted
![Mopar A common site to many a Ford of the era, Im sure.](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-challenger-02.jpg)
A common site to many a Ford of the era, I'm sure.
![Mopar American Charger, Altogether larger than the Aussie Counter-part](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-charger-01.jpg)
American Charger, Altogether larger than the Aussie Counter-part
![Mopar Impressive rear, the overall shape of these is almost awkward though.](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-charger-02.jpg)
Impressive rear, the overall shape of these is almost awkward though.
![Mopar Polara, Less Impressive from the front.](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-polara_01.jpg)
Polara, Less Impressive from the front.
![Mopar Awesome from behind.](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-polara_02.jpg)
Awesome from behind.
Horsepower Heaven, the name of the car show where these cars were on display, was mostly filled with Ford’s. Which would be fine had there not been a line of generic boring as hell everyone on the planet seems to have one Mustang’s. Seems to be the law nowadays.
![Mopar Plymouth GTX](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/plymouth-gtx-01.jpg)
Plymouth GTX
![Mopar GTX rear, shades of butaketsu? Or is that just me?](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/plymouth-gtx-02.jpg)
GTX rear, shades of butaketsu? Or is that just me?
We’ll round it up with this R/T Charger, stalking it’s prey in the grass.
![Mopar 69 Charger](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-charger-03.jpg)
69 Charger
![Mopar Charger, rear.](http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/kyteler/retro-classics/2009_02_18-mopar/dodge-charger-04.jpg)
Charger, rear.
The last few car were again from the Teretonga 200 meeting. With the Classic Speed Fest. coming up, I shall no doubt have a whole new gallery hosted from various shots, racing and stationary of as much of the field on as many days as my camera and little body will allow me. So keep an eye out if you like these, because there WILL be more Chrysler’s. I can almost guarantee it! (almost)
-Michael