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1978 Chrysler Avenger GLS 1600
$5,750
Seller located in Dunedin, Otago ·3217 views · 124 others watchlisted

1978 Chrysler Avenger GLS 1600

Closes: Thu 15th Jan, 7:30pm
1 day, 2 hours, 51 minutes
  1,234km
  Sedan
  Petrol
  1600cc
  Manual
Number plate:  IU40
Year:  1978
Exterior colour:  Blue
Doors:  4 door
Number of owners:  5+ owners
Import history:  Imported
Registration expires:  Nov 2026
WoF expires:  Oct 2026

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The data was provided for IU40 by MotorWeb on 01 January 2026, 6:45 PM.
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Re-registered check

This vehicle has been de-registered in the past and then registered again. The registration may have expired because the licence was not kept current or it may have been in an accident and written off by an insurance company.

Description

Purchased earlier this year & have enjoyed getting it back on the road.

Have receipts for all work carried out for WOF & new parts / full service etc.

1600 GLS / Rear Wheel 4speed Manual Comes with New Battery 15inch Minilite Rims & Tyres are in great condition spare set of original 13inch Ford Escort rims with new tyres fitted/ balanced Brakes have also been done Original Vinyl interior in great condition Owners Handbook included Spare high quality paint for any touchups Stereo works well, I’ve been rocking some old cd’s haha I have an original Tow bar ready to be fitted (as seen in pics)

Great wee car with lots of summer cruising to be had.

Selling as circumstances have changed.

Any questions feel free. Will add more info regarding work that’s been done. It’s currently ready to go, starts first pop. Water pump has been replaced & radiator reconditioned, new battery, brakes , oil change + more I also have x4 set of original 13 inch rims with new tyres fitted/ balanced

Cheers & good luck

Questions & Answers

  • Hi, photos of inside when you can please coranation (25) • 6:31 pm, Fri, 2 Jan Definitely. Will get them posted on the 7th. Cheers wizard65 (523) • Friday, 2 January 2026
  • single or twin carburettor model??? grumpycat (73) • 9:02 pm, Sat, 3 Jan Hello it’s Twin Carb.👍 wizard65 (523) • Saturday, 3 January 2026
  • Has the car had an minor or major issues? benwaugh (0) • 12:08 am, Sun, 4 Jan Not at all. It’s a great classic with plenty of life left. Good strong engine which has been tuned nicely. It’s been looked after for sure. 👌 wizard65 (523) • Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Twin carbs not original to car this car came out of Todd motors fitted with the experimental low emissions single stromberg when car was in my possession I bought an had twin carbs rebuilt and installed cheers hope sale goes well snowy234 (14) • 12:41 pm, Sun, 4 Jan Great to know. Cheers wizard65 (523) • Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Cash price cobden2 (14) • 4:53 pm, Tue, 6 Jan $5750 is the opening bid. Cheers 😎 wizard65 (523) • Tuesday, 6 January 2026
  • Is that rear right-hand door a different colour? Maybe been repainted? softtop2 (10) • 4:55 pm, Thu, 8 Jan Hello mate, I’ve got the original paint & have primed & painted both rear door panels & the boot as was looking quite tired. I was going to work my way around the car but other projects & work kind of got in the way. I had some of the paint transferred into Aerosol cans. Will Include this in the auction. Cheers wizard65 (523) • Thursday, 8 January 2026
  • Happy to send a video through for anyone interested. Cheers Seller comment Friday, 9 January 2026
  • Video added.😎 Seller comment Monday, 12 January 2026
Closes: Thu 15th Jan, 7:30pm
1 day, 2 hours, 51 minutes

Starting price

$5,750

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wizard65

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Wednesday, 16 June 2004
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