Colyn picked up the Charger back in 2006, and while the body remains much the same today, it’s still turning heads thanks to its striking yellow paint, courtesy of the previous owner. With only 30,000 miles on the body, it’s no surprise that it’s in such incredible condition.

Since then, Colyn has made the car his own, focusing on performance, comfort, and style — all without losing that classic Aussie muscle car charm. Inside, he’s swapped out the original front seats for modern bucket seats to help keep him planted during spirited driving, especially on track days. The wheels were custom made by Show Wheels in Sydney, giving the Charger a unique stance that blends classic and contemporary perfectly.

Under the bonnet, the Charger has gone through a few different 360 engine combos before Colyn settled on the current setup. What is it exactly? Well, you’ll have to watch the full video to find out — we won’t spoil that part here!

One of the standout traits we noticed during our chat with Colyn is that he’s a true tinkerer. When he couldn’t source a set of extractors, he didn’t just sit back and wait — he got together with a mate and made a set himself. That kind of hands-on creativity is what we love to see in the Aussie car scene.

The Charger also came with some extras from its previous life — like a drop tank and other subtle modifications — but Colyn’s touch is what makes it truly unique.

Our cruise was going great until a pesky electrical issue made a surprise appearance. As Colyn shared, it’s a gremlin he’s been chasing for a while now. He thought it was sorted, but as is often the case with older cars, it’s back to the drawing board. Still, the minor hiccup didn’t put a damper on the day.

We had an awesome time hanging out with Colyn — he’s a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Chargers, and his passion for getting his hands dirty is infectious.

Be sure to check out the full video for all the details — especially what’s hiding under the bonnet!

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Carrington originally purchased the Charger in 2006. At the time, it had been modified with a CL Valiant front end, but he has since restored it to its proper VJ Valiant Charger front. He enjoyed driving the car for about five to six years before a rear main seal issue forced it off the road. Rather than just fixing the problem, Carrington saw the opportunity for a full restoration and upgrade.

He decided to strip the car down, rebuild the engine, refresh the interior, and restore the exterior to its original Silver Mink color—moving away from the blue paint it had at the time. Now, as the Charger comes back together, it features a powerful new drivetrain, boasting a 340 small-block V8 Mopar engine paired with a Haltech EFI system for modern performance. To enhance the driving experience, Carrington has opted for a Tremec 5-speed transmission, a significant upgrade from the original 245 engine with a three-on-the-tree gearbox.

Most of the build has been completed at home with the help of mates, making this a true passion project. However, crucial elements such as the panel work and paint were entrusted to skilled professionals at Kim’s Fabrication and other workshops. Carrington is incredibly grateful for the support and expertise these businesses have provided.

For the interior, he is having it completely redone in black, featuring Tombstone seats while retaining the original dash face. His vision for the Charger leans towards a resto-mod style while maintaining a classic, factory-like external appearance.

Carrington is pushing hard to have the Charger finished this year, just in time for upcoming car events. We can’t wait to see this build completed and out on the road, turning heads wherever it goes.

A massive thanks to Carrington for sharing his journey with Aussie Garage and featuring in our Show Us Ur Ride segment. We’ll be eagerly following the final stages of this incredible restoration and can’t wait to see his vision come to life in this classic muscle car!

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The variety of cars was incredible. We saw everything from HSVs and HDTs to Torana’s, Falcon coupes, Chargers, WB Utes and tonners, HQ GTS 2-doors, and even a couple of hot rods, among many others.

We managed to snag a few short interviews throughout the night. While we did our best, you’ll notice the footage gets a bit grainy as the sun went down—night shooting isn’t our strong suit just yet!

The highlight of the meet for us was getting to hang out with all of you in person. It was great to catch up face-to-face and check out your amazing rides up close. We had an absolute blast and appreciated all the feedback you gave us.

A massive thank you to everyone who came out—it really meant a lot that you took the time to join us. And for those who couldn’t make it, don’t worry—we’ll be back soon! Keep an eye out for our next event.

Thank you Melbourne for Welcoming Aussie Garage with all the interviews, MotorEx 2024 and coming to this Sunday Night Event.

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