| Audi Quattro 80-91 | | | | the unique features attributed to the Dodge Charger |
| The Audi Quattro is a road and rally car produced by | | | | was the early use of electroluminescent dash rev |
| the German auto manufacturing company and is part | | | | counter, speedometer, alternator, temperature and fuel |
| of the Volkswagen Group. Audi released the Quattro | | | | gauges. This feature looked absolutely amazing as did |
| to European customers in late 1980. It was the first car | | | | the unique front grill Dodge used on the Charger. It |
| to feature Audi's Quattro permanent four wheel drive | | | | would open and close exposing the fully rotating |
| system. The Audi Quattro was also the first | | | | headlights. |
| production car to introduce a turbo charged engine to | | | | The 1967-1972 Dodge Charger was the one that was |
| a four wheel drive system. | | | | used in the Dukes of Hazard, and again in the Blade |
| The Quattro was produced between 1980 and 1991 | | | | movies a Charger features as the heroes' transport. |
| and during that time frame there were no major | | | | The glory of the Charger faded after 1970 because of |
| changes in the visual design of the car. If you're looking | | | | rising car insurance and petrol prices across the United |
| to buy an older Quattro there are a few models that | | | | States. It is still sought after today and is an iconic |
| you may wish to consider. The WR a 2144cc Quattro, | | | | classic muscle car. |
| the MB a 2226cc 10-valve Quattro and the RR | | | | Thankfully some classic cars do make come backs |
| Quattro which was the 20 valve edition. | | | | and in 2006 The Daimler Chrysler Motors Corporation |
| Not only did the Quattro dominate the World Rally | | | | re launched the Dodge Charger. The new model has |
| scene but it was blisteringly fast. It had the | | | | been both well received and criticized at the same |
| performance of a Ferrari or Porsche 911 and the price | | | | time. It has kept true to its roots with stupendous |
| tag that many more avid car enthusiasts would be | | | | amounts of torque and as a muscle car it is up there |
| able to afford. | | | | with the Corvette, Camaro SS and the mighty Ford |
| The original Audi Quattro was not only a thorough | | | | Mustang, but perhaps it could do with just a little more |
| bred sports car, comparable to today's Subaru WRX, | | | | technology to make this modern day beast more |
| but also a very capable family car with plenty of rear | | | | forgiving to drive. |
| passenger space and a big boot area. As with the | | | | Today Dodge are more famous for their range of |
| Golf GTi 16V it would be prudent to view a potential | | | | Sport Utility Vehicles and Trucks like the Dodge Ram |
| car you are planning to buy with an expert by your | | | | which they supply to the US domestic market and |
| side. | | | | even the British footballers rely on luxury vehicles like |
| The parts are quite expensive and you do not want to | | | | the Chrysler 300C to arrive anywhere they go in true |
| purchase one that has been put through its paces at | | | | style. |
| every opportunity. Ask the owner when last the | | | | Peugeot 205 GTI 1984 - 86 |
| cam-belt was changed and ask for the receipts. Test | | | | The Peugeot 205 GTI is a small hatch that was well |
| the clutch and gearbox thoroughly when you take it | | | | built. It was specifically trimmed for the sporty driver |
| for a test drive and as with the Golf Gti have a look | | | | and was available with either a 1.6L or 1.9L petrol |
| underneath the vehicle to see if there is any damage, | | | | engine. It had front traction system and some say it |
| especially around the suspension mountings. If it has | | | | drove as well as vehicles with rear wheel drive. The |
| had an accident before then you're not likely to be | | | | 1.9L had half leather seats and four wheel disc brakes. |
| making as good an investment and with a quality | | | | It is considered one of the best hot hatches of all time. |
| classic car of this one's heritage, one in great condition | | | | This car is regarded as a modern classic due to its |
| will become more valuable as the years go by. | | | | design and handling, reliability and affordability. |
| Ford Escort (Mk I/II) - 1968 | | | | Land Rover Series I - 1948 |
| The Ford Escort Mark I made its debut at the Brussels | | | | The Land Rover Series I was the British reply to the |
| Motor Show in 1968 and it replaced the long running | | | | American Army's go anywhere four wheel drive |
| Anglia. The Escort was a best seller in the UK in the | | | | vehicles. Based entirely on the Jeep chassis it was built |
| 1960's. It had conventional rear wheel drive and a four | | | | as an agricultural vehicle. It was introduced in the early |
| speed manual gearbox. For its time, it had | | | | postwar period and had fully enclosed front wheels |
| contemporary styling including a "dog bone" shaped | | | | and stark angular body lines. The first models had |
| front grille. The Mark I Escorts became very | | | | inboard headlamps mounted behind a mesh grille guard. |
| successful as a rally car and ended up being one of | | | | It had rugged durability and superb all terrain capabilities |
| most successful rally cars of all time. | | | | for a vehicle of the day. There were a wide choice of |
| Dodge Charger | | | | sizes, types and specifications and it had a rust free |
| Starting out life in the form of the 1965 Dart produced | | | | body. |
| with the "Charger 273" name, around 180 cars were | | | | The Land Rover Series 1 was fitted with a petrol 1600 |
| only made at the factory. The Dodge Charger is one | | | | Rover engine which gave the vehicle a top speed |
| of America's most revered performance nameplates. | | | | was only about 60mph but it could go just about |
| It was an icon of the muscle car era and has recently | | | | anywhere. The engine capacity grew to 2 ¼ |
| been reborn as an affordable performance sedan. It | | | | liters before The Rover Company gave it a diesel |
| made its debut in the mid 1960's because of America's | | | | engine in 1957 - 1958. |
| growing interest in cars with above average | | | | The Land Rover Series 1 very quickly became a very |
| performance. | | | | capable vehicle and soon production was expanding |
| The original Charger was a two door coupe with | | | | as a lucrative export market opened its arms to the |
| fastback styling. It had big V8 power and a 426 Hemi. | | | | Land Rover. Farmers could buy a variety of body |
| The 318 Charger was produced with a 3 speed | | | | types each designed to perform specific functions. |
| manual gearbox, and the bigger engines were supplied | | | | These alterations were made by companies under |
| with the choice of a 4 speed manual automatic | | | | license and soon Land Rover agreed to assemble the |
| gearbox. The Hemi is an engine still used to this day. | | | | now very versatile Series 1 in countries they were |
| The 1966 Dodge Charger was quickly replaced by the | | | | exporting too. Sales were very good and Land Rover |
| 1967 model, with few changes. The 318 was far lighter; | | | | had exploited a gap in the market Jeep could only |
| the 361 was replaced by a two-barrel 383; and the | | | | have dreamed of in a very short time. It was only in |
| 440 Magnum was available with a mind blowing 375 | | | | the late 60's that Rover decided to produce a vehicle |
| hp motor. | | | | aimed at the public as opposed to a pure work horses |
| The 1967 Dodge Charger was a truly beautiful piece | | | | and that is when then Range Rover was born. |
| of machinery, but it seemed that American public | | | | Remaining largely unchanged the Land Rover Series II |
| preferred the restyled 1968 Dodge Charger widely | | | | took over from the Series 1 in 1958 and had to wait |
| attributed to the true success of the Charger. Among | | | | until the 1970's when the Series III took over. |