The Chrysler Drifter is an automobile which was produced by

Chrysler Australia Stellantis (Australia and New Zealand) Pty Ltd (formerly FCA Australia), is the official Stellantis subsidiary in Australia and New Zealand, operating as distributor of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Leapmotor vehicles. Ho ...

from 1977 to 1978. It was offered in

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and

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body styles. Chrysler Australia added a

to their Chrysler CL Valiant range in April 1977, and a few weeks later they introduced the "Drifter Pack" as an option on that body style.Chrysler Valiant CL Panel Van, Drifter and LeBaron at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au
Retrieved on 14 May 2011 The Drifter Pack included a

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grille, quartz halogen high beam headlights, a sports steering wheel, radial ply tyres, styled wheels and special exterior paint and decal treatment with colour-coded bumpers. The 4.3 litre Hemi 265 engine and a four speed floor shift manual transmission were standard on the Drifter. In spite of its option pack status, Chrysler marketed the model as the Chrysler Drifter without using the name "Valiant".Valiant Van, Valiant Sports Van and Drifter Van brochure
Retrieved on 14 May 2011 The Drifter pack was also available on the Chrysler Valiant Utility, which was also marketed as the "Chrysler Drifter".Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 163 The Drifter styles of the panel van and utility body ended when Chrysler Australia discontinued the CL series. The 1978 CM Valiant range did not include these styles.Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 172 The brief life of the Drifter was marked by low sales as competition from comparable offerings from

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and

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was stiff. Chrysler Australia also used the Drifter name on a special edition Charger Drifter, released in 1978. File:Chrysler Drifter rear.jpg, Chrysler CL Drifter Van File:Chrysler CL Drifter ute.jpg, Chrysler CL Drifter Ute

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The Australian Valiant Drifter at www.valiant.org
Drifter Drifter Cars of Australia {{modern-auto-stub

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