Faults:

Mechanical problems practically nonexistent, just minor details such as:

Poor lighting (making it difficult to drive at night on poorly lit streets or roads). Because of this, I had to completely replace the set of headlights.

The rear of the cabin is uncomfortable. It's a coupe, sure, but there's only room for one person in the back.

The bodywork widens towards the rear, making it difficult to judge when parking or passing in tight spaces.

Front seats are not ergonomically designed and are uncomfortable (backrest does not recline).

Relatively high fuel consumption. Given the car's age and the fact that it's a 3.7L engine, it might not seem excessive, but it's very noticeable when you accelerate, especially above 120 km/h.

As for the mechanics themselves, the only serious problem I had was squealing in the clutch and noises in the gearbox; nothing that couldn't be easily and cheaply fixed.

General Comments:

This car was only manufactured by Chrysler in Argentina, although it was exported to Spain in the 1970s under a different name. There it was called the Polara, although it's not similar to the American Polara; aesthetically, it closely resembles the Charger (which was the car they used as a reference when designing it), with only the rear end being slightly different.

A car with a lot of history in this country, it was the most powerful muscle car here in the 70s along with the IKA Torino (another Argentinian car that took the AMC Matador as a reference).

If one puts oneself in that era, one could say that the car had a more than complete equipment, with air conditioning, power steering and both front and rear seat belts. At that time, front disc brakes, for example, were supplied as an option. In this car, their inclusion as original equipment means the addition of an anti-roll bar to the front suspension.

Obviously, the orthodox concept of discretion wasn't exactly what was sought in this model. Currently, manufacturers have adopted this type of pinstriping when aiming for a more aggressive look for the car. It's quite common in sports cars from the 1970s.

The car's interior is very nice, with leather upholstery and seats, and a chrome gearshift. The dashboard also has chrome accents.

The engine is a 3.7-liter Slant Six, a very powerful V6. The addition of the double-barrel Holley carburetor and the increase in compression took the torque from 30 to 34 kgm at 2,400 rpm and the maximum power to 174 HP at 4,400 rpm. The Polara RT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 10 seconds and the actual top speed exceeds 200 km/h by a little more (exactly 205 km/h according to the time trial). Performance that was more than acceptable for its time, since the engine, although powerful, is not a V8.

The driving position is good. Although the backrest doesn't recline, the seat is quite ergonomic, though not ideal. The steering wheel has a suitable diameter, and the steering ratio is a bit too high for my liking. The gearbox is reliable and safe, and the car brakes well without locking up.

Forward visibility is good, but visibility to the right and rear is nonexistent due to the wide A-pillar.

It's a car that gives an enormous feeling of pleasure when driving it, besides being easy to handle (not so much to park due to its size); it's a vehicle that even today on the road and at more than 50 years old, it's difficult for any other car to overtake you, unless it's a latest model sports car.

I was lucky to buy it; it was in excellent condition and had low mileage. Although I don't use it much, it hasn't given me any major problems in all this time, except for the high fuel consumption. Because of this, I try to use it sparingly (usually on weekends). I live in a small town, so I don't need to drive every day. What I'm sure of is that I wouldn't sell it for anything in the world. Owning a car like this these days is a real privilege.