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Export Chryslers, Dodges, Plymouths, Hillmans, and DeSotos

This page first lists overviews, then goes into models by geography, then has a list of models by name.

Chrysler export models (overviews)

Chrysler export models by geography

Africa

Asia

Australia and New Zealand

Europe

Dodge of Spain began in 1951 as Barreiros Diesel, and converted gas engines to diesel; they started to make commercial vehicles in 1959 and buses in 1962. They became Chrysler Espana S.A. in 1970, and were sold to Peugeot (PSA) in 1980, becoming part of Automoviles Talbot S.A. In 1980, Talbot employed 15,500 people in the Villaverde complex near Madrid; 4,000 were employed by Dodge Trucks, which built trucks from 14,000 to 38,000 kg (gross weight). 5,500 of these were built in 1979, with 1,000 exported from Spain.

Middle East

North America (Canada, Mexico)

South America and Mexico

Hyundais are now sold in these lands as Dodges; the Hyundai "H" logo is not even removed from the grille! (Thanks, John Cressy)

Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto, Valiant, etc. offshore-only models

In Spain, Chrysler sold many economy cars with diesel and gas engines, including the slant six powered 3700 GT and 3700 Noevo. The 3700 GT was very upscale.

The Dart name was continued in the mid-1980s for an extended-wheelbase K car (E body) in Mexico; macrogdl told us about his 1986 Dart E AR. During the 1970s, South American Darts were also sold as Chargers, Polaras, and Coronados, with major styling differences between the models (see these photos). We are slowly adding detailed specifications on these models.

Bruno Geertsen wrote that many DeSoto, Plymouth, and other exports (including Fords, GMs, and even Jaguars) were retrofitted in Belgium with Perkins P4 diesels by Hunter Ltd, which was started by Mr. Geertsen's grandfather. Mr. Geertsen, was president of Hunter Ltd through 1993. We’ll have more details on this soon.

James Benjaminson wrote:

Plymouth announced a line of extended wheelbase cars in 1958; the cars were to be built in Chrysler subsidiary "Societe Anonyme Chrysler" Antwerp, Belgium plant.

Built on a 142" wheelbase (two feet over normal) the cars were built as Plymouth, Dodge Kingsway and DeSoto Diplomat models although all were based on the Plymouth body shell. All were equipped with heavy duty front and rear suspensions including a front sway bar. The rear axle had a larger diameter ring gear, special ratios and heavy duty axle shafts. Power was by either the 230 cubic inch flathead six or the 318 V8. Transmission choices included a straight three speed or TorqueFlite automatic. Rear axle ratio was 4.1 with the straight stick, 3.73 with automatic.

Chassis for the car was "rugged steel box frame with six extra cross members". V8 models came with power steering--tire size was 8:50x14" on six inch wide rims. One of these cars is pictured in my book "Plymouth, 1946-1959".

 

POLAND AND GERMANY - (by Jeremi Czarnecki) The Voyager and its siblings are the most popular. Many Caravans have been individually imported by people coming back from the US and Canada. The new Neon is very rare in Poland. The first-generation Neon was sold in Poland for some time, before the import tax was raised so high that it became ridiculously expensive. But even before, it wasn't such a bargain in Poland - it costed something like a European mid-size while offering a compact interior (albeit with a big engine for our conditions). There are some old Neons here and there, mostly brought by people coming back form Canada. (As of 2004) The PT Cruiser is avaliable with 1.6 (85 kW), 2.0 (136 kW) and a 2.2 (121 kW) CRD Diesel. There is also a PT Cruiser GT powered by a 2.4 Turbo (164 kW). The trims are: Classic (1.6 only), Touring (1.6, 2.0, 2.2 CRD), Limited (2.0, 2.2 CRD) and the GT. The 2.0 is not available in Poland at the moment. The Germans also have a "Hochglanz" version called "PT Cruiser Passion" with more chrome here and there and a 2.2 CRD.

The PT Cruiser Cabrio has two available trims and each one carries a 2.4 engine - a 105 kW on the Limited, while the Cruiser Cabrio GT again sports the 2.4 Turbo.

The 1.6, 2.0 and 2.4 come with 5-gear manual transmissions. An Autostick automatic is available with the latter two (and is standard on the 2.4 Cabrio in Poland). 2.4 Turbo GTs can only be had with a 5-speed "heavy duty" manuals.

As you know, some European PT Cruisers come form the Graz plant, as the Voyagers do.

As to Voyagers - I see they are very well covered by Allpar! I just want to mention how funny it was with the previous model - in Europe, it was branded as Chrysler, carried a Plymouth model name (Voyager/Grand Voyager) and a Dodge-style front! Now the Voyager looks just like Town&Country (except for the fact that we have a SWB version too).

The Sebring comes as a sedan or Cabrio - no coupes available in Europe, as far as I know. The sedan is offered with either a 2.0 (104 kW) or a 2.7 (149 kW), the Cabrio - only with the latter. The Germans have the sedans as LX, in Poland the 2.0 is a LE. All Cabrios are Limited.

The former generation sedans were sold as Chrysler Stratus in Europe - with a Dodge front! the Cabrio was also sold as Stratus, but I think they had Chrysler Sebring Cabrio looks.

The 300 is a 300C across Europe. They come with 2.7 V6, 3.5 V6 and the 5.7 V8 Hemi. V6s come with a 4-speed automatic, while the Hemi has a 5-speed Autostick. In Germany, the 2.7 V6 is not available. There are no names for trim levels (the Hemi has more kit, of course).

Of course, Europeans can also buy Chrysler Crossfires - both coupe and Roadster. The engine is a 3.2 V6 (160 kW) from Mercedes. This is a very popular engine, available with a number of models, including the SLK, on which the Crossfire is based. It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, and a 5-speed Autostick is an option.

There are Jeeps available, of course.

Dodge is not present in Europe, except for the Netherlands, where "Dodge Ram Van" is a Chrysler Voyager commercial van. There are many Dodge Caravans on the second-hand market, which were brought to Europe as individual imports.

You can find information on a variety of Chrysler engines, including some used only in export vehicles, at the Mopar Pages.

Also note the American Car Club of France is here.

Spanish-translated pages: 318 | Venezuela | Argentina |

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