Chrysler Australia Ltd was established in June 1951 when the Chrysler Corporation acquired Chrysler Dodge Distributors Pty Ltd, a company which had been formed in 1935 by 18 independent distributors.
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12 Facts About Chrysler Australia
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Chrysler Australia had several facilities at Finsbury in Adelaide's northwest.
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Chrysler Australia recruited both local men and young single men from interstate to staff the growth.
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In 1957, Chrysler Australia consolidated each of the badge-engineered marques in one car—the Chrysler Royal.
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In 1964 Chrysler Australia opened its Tonsley Park assembly plant located in the Adelaide suburb of Clovelly Park.
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Also, in 1966, with the Chrysler USA acquisition of the British Rootes Group, Chrysler Australia took over the Rootes Australia as well as the operation of their Port Melbourne factory.
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In 1971, Chrysler Australia released the Valiant VH model, it was significantly wider than earlier Valiants, with the lineup including the memorable Valiant Charger.
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In 1975, Chrysler Australia introduced the Centura with a choice of a 2-litre and 3.
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Chrysler Australia name was changed to Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited on 1 October 1980.
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Chrysler Australia continues to operate today as one of Australia's major importers of road vehicles.
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In 2012, Chrysler Australia took over the distribution responsibilities for Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Fiat Commercial.
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