1978 Chrysler Regal Sedan - Green - 200,019km - Unregistered Barnfind

Overview

This 1978 Chrysler Regal represents a significant piece of Australian automotive history from the late 1970s, an era when Chrysler Australia was producing substantial, well-appointed family sedans with genuine presence and road-going substance. The Regal nameplate carried considerable prestige during this period, positioned as a premium offering within the local Chrysler range. This four-door sedan embodies the design language and engineering philosophy of its time, with the characteristic proportions, chrome detailing, and substantial steel construction typical of full-size American-influenced sedans manufactured under licence in Australia.

This particular example has been stored and is presented as an unregistered barnfind project vehicle. The car presents as a genuine time capsule, with original factory green exterior finish, original interior trim, and factory badging intact. The odometer reading of 200,019 kilometres indicates substantial use during its operational life. This is a vehicle for the enthusiast restorer or collector seeking an authentic example of late 1970s Australian motoring culture, with genuine potential for sympathetic restoration to either original specification or modern usability.

The Regal's 5.2-litre V8 engine and automatic transmission combination represents the engineering approach of the era, designed for relaxed cruising and family transport rather than performance. The right-hand drive configuration confirms Australian market origin. For buyers seeking a genuine classic sedan project with original bones and authentic period character, this represents a tangible opportunity to preserve and restore a vehicle type increasingly rare in original form.

Condition

This vehicle requires comprehensive restoration. The bodywork displays extensive surface corrosion and rust throughout, consistent with extended storage. The roof panel shows significant perforation and structural rust requiring panel replacement or welding. The bonnet and boot lid are heavily rusted with paint peeling and clear coat failure evident. Door panels display rust streaking and corrosion. Rear quarter panels show advanced corrosion. The windscreen surround and window frames are oxidised. Bumpers are heavily corroded with significant pitting. The grille, headlight bezels, and taillight surrounds are rusted. Side trim and chrome detailing are heavily oxidised and pitted. The fuel filler cap area shows rust. Undercarriage inspection reveals visible rust and floor pan corrosion in multiple locations, indicating structural rust that will require assessment and remediation.

Interior trim is significantly deteriorated. The seat upholstery is worn and degraded, with visible wear patterns consistent with the vehicle's age and kilometres. The headliner is sagging. The dashboard is cracked and faded. The steering wheel shows wear. Carpet is heavily soiled and deteriorated. Door cards display water damage. Window regulators appear seized. Weatherstripping is perished throughout. Interior glass is fogged and stained.

The engine bay shows heavy oxidation. Hoses are perished. The wiring harness is deteriorated. Battery terminals are corroded. The spare tyre is present but in poor condition. Tyres are aged and worn with low tread depth, requiring replacement before operation. Chrome and bright trim throughout are heavily pitted and corroded.

Features

* 5.2-litre V8 petrol engine
* Automatic transmission
* Four-door sedan body
* Five-seat configuration
* Right-hand drive
* Factory green exterior finish
* Original interior trim and badging
* Spare tyre present
* Original factory compliance plate visible
* Chrysler Australia manufacturing heritage

Condition Notes

* Extensive surface rust and corrosion throughout bodywork requiring comprehensive remediation
* Roof panel perforation and structural rust requiring panel replacement or welding
* Bonnet and boot lid heavily rusted with paint peeling and clear coat failure
* Door panels with rust streaking and corrosion
* Rear quarter panels with advanced corrosion
* Windscreen surround and window frames oxidised
* Bumpers heavily corroded with significant pitting
* Grille, headlight bezels, and taillight surrounds rusted
* Side trim and chrome heavily oxidised and pitted
* Undercarriage with visible rust and floor pan corrosion in multiple locations
* Structural rust present requiring assessment and remediation
* Interior trim significantly deteriorated
* Seat upholstery worn and degraded
* Headliner sagging
* Dashboard cracked and faded
* Steering wheel worn
* Carpet heavily soiled and deteriorated
* Door cards water damaged
* Window regulators appear seized
* Weatherstripping perished
* Interior glass fogged and stained
* Engine bay heavily oxidised
* Hoses perished
* Wiring harness deteriorated
* Battery terminals corroded
* Tyres aged and worn with low tread depth
* Spare tyre in poor condition
* Chrome and bright trim heavily pitted and corroded
* Vehicle unregistered and requires comprehensive restoration before operation

Specifications

Year: 1978
Make: Chrysler
Model: Regal
Body: Four-door Sedan
Engine: 5.2-litre V8 petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Steering: Right hand drive
Odometer: 200,019 kilometres
Colour: Green
Seats: 5
Doors: 4
Status: Unregistered Extensive surface rust throughout bodywork, significant corrosion to roof panel with perforation, bonnet and boot lid heavily rusted, door panels show rust streaking, rear quarter panels corroded, windscreen surround rusted, window frames oxidised, bumpers heavily corroded, grille rusted, headlight bezels oxidised, taillight lenses corroded, fuel filler cap area rusted, side trim heavily oxidised, undercarriage visible rust, floor pan corrosion evident, structural rust present in multiple locations, paint peeling in numerous areas, clear coat failure across roof and bonnet, interior trim deteriorated, seat upholstery worn and degraded, headliner sagging, dashboard cracked and faded, steering wheel worn, carpet heavily soiled and deteriorated, door cards water damaged, window regulators appear seized, weatherstripping perished, tyres aged and worn with low tread depth, spare tyre present but condition poor, battery terminals corroded, engine bay heavily oxidised, hoses perished, wiring harness deteriorated, interior glass fogged and stained, exterior trim missing or damaged, chrome heavily pitted and corroded. Inspection recommended.

Chassis No: CM6H4KE1801278


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Lloyds stock #582043+1

Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia

** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **

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