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2 hours ago, Jim B said:

Nise Dodges.  What makes the specifically Brazilian?

Made in Brasil with CKD (Complete Knock-Down) kits from Chrysler U.S.
While resembling the 1969 Dart of the U.S. market, that's where the similarities end. 
Engines were -performance-wise- 318 (5,2 litros) with, in es, 340 top end.
Rated at 230hp and completely free of any smog equipment (except for the useful PCV valve). 
Interiors were unique, made of locally-sourced items from local suppliers;
this wasn't limited to the interior. The tyres were sourced from Good Year's 
South American plant (white letters read Banda Larga [Wide Band; colloq., Wide Tread] )
Oftentimes, the interiors were more luxurious vs. their U.S. counterparts.
The Flying Buttress of the R/T was designing nod to the 1968-1970 Charger.

I am certain that Señior Gustavo will correct/amend any info I've shared here.

**EDIT**

Here's a decent article about the Brasilian Dart et alia models CC Global: The Brazilian Dodge Dart/Charger – Genuine Mopar V8 This Time Around | Curbside Classic 

Similarly, AutoMex (Chrysler de Mexico et alia) built and sold a Valiant Super Bee (1970  1971-1976 Demon/Dart Sport) ,GTS Dart (two door hardtop), and F-body (Aspen) Super Bee (1976-1980).

Edited by 1972coronet
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Both are great looking builds. Beautiful paint work and clean looking trim. Always interesting to see how and what was marketed elsewhere in the world. 

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Those look terrific! Did you do the modifications to the Revell Darts or are the bodies resin? I think the Brazilian cars look much better than the North American versions with the elongated c pillars and the modified front ends. 

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