Plymouth Valiant
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation
Production	1960–76
Successor	Plymouth Volare
Class	Compact
Platform	FR A-body

The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. It was created to give the company an entry in the compact car market which was emerging in the late 1950s. The vehicle was sold as the Chrysler Valiant in markets worldwide including Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and the United Kingdom. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,632 × 1,224 pixels, file size: 391 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This is a picture I took of a Plymouth Valiant at the Mopar Fall Fling in Van Nuys, California. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ... The Dodge Aspen was a midsize car of the 1970s from Chryslers Dodge brand. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Sketch of FR layout In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... Chryslers A platform was the basis for rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ... Plymouth sailboat logo used from 1996 to 2001 Plymouth was a brand of automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 2001. ... The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ...

1960–62

First generation
Production	1960–62
Body style(s)	4-door sedan (1960–62) 2-door sedan (1961–62) 4-door 3-seat wagon (1960–61) 4-door 2-seat wagon (1960–62) 2-door coupe (1961–62)
Engine(s)	170 in³ (2.8 L) Slant-6 225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6
Wheelbase	106.5 in (2705 mm)
Related	Dodge Lancer Chrysler Valiant

In May, 1957, Chrysler president Lester Lum "Tex" Colbert set up a committee to develop a competitor for the increasingly popular small imports. Virgil Exner, Chrysler's chief stylist, designed a car that was smaller and lighter than a full-size car without sacrificing passenger and luggage space.^[1] The result was the Valiant which first appeared in Fall 1959 as its own marque and was advertised as the Valiant by Chrysler Corp. From 1961 on, all subsequent models went under the Plymouth banner while the 1961-62 Dodge Lancer was basically a re-branded Valiant. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1224 pixel, file size: 461 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Photo taken in backyard. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Dodge Lancer was a model of the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation. ... The Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ... Virgil Ex Exner (September 24, 1909–December 22, 1973) was an automobile designer for numerous American companies, notably Chrysler and Studebaker. ... A marque (French for brand and pronounced as mark) is a brand name, most commonly used for automobile brands. ... The Valiant was an automobile product of the Chrysler Corporation in 1960. ... Plymouth sailboat logo used from 1996 to 2001 Plymouth was a brand of automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 2001. ... The Dodge Lancer was a model of the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation. ...

An all-aluminum Hyper-Pak reproduction

Over 50,000 die-cast aluminum versions of the 225 in³ (3.7 L) engine were produced between late 1961 and early 1963. With a "Hyper-Pak" dealer tuning kit, the Valiants were significantly faster and quicker than any of their competitors. Even European imports and V8 models were trounced by the Hyper-Pak Valiants at NASCAR's inaugural compact stock-car race at Daytona International Speedway. The eight Valiants entered in this race in 1960 placed 1st through 8th; after a repeat performance in 1961, NASCAR officials quietly cancelled the series. General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... Corvair convertible The Chevrolet Corvair was an automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1960 to 1969. ... Engine cooling is the process of cooling an engine by using either air or liquid. ... This article is about the North American version of the Falcon. ... // History and concept The Slant-6, known within Chrysler as the G-engine, is one of Chryslers two most famous automobile engines, along with the Hemi. ... For the cookware, see Cast iron cookware. ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1224 pixel, file size: 461 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Photo taken in backyard. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1224 pixel, file size: 461 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Photo taken in backyard. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Casting is a process by which a material is introduced into a mold while it is liquid, allowed to solidify in the shape inside the mold, and then removed producing a fabricated object, part, or casing. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Daytona International Speedway is a superspeedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. ...

The 1960 Valiant was also a Chrysler Engineering exhibition of their leadership in aluminum die-casting. While the aluminum slant-6 engine block wouldn't make it to production until 1961, the 1960 oil pump, water pump, new alternator, the Hyper-Pak and standard production intake manifolds, automatic transmission case and extension, and numerous small parts were all made of aluminum. Early 20th century Alternator made in Budapest, Hungary, in the power generating hall of a hydroelectric station. ...

A 1960 Valiant in the movie My Favorite Martian. Note the one-year-only "cat eye" tail lights and fake wheel mold on the trunk lid.

The Valiant A-body platform utilized "unit-body" or "unibody" construction, not used by the Chrysler Corporation since the Airflow models of the 1930s, rather than "body-on-frame" construction. The front suspension consisted of unequal length control arms with torsion bars, while the rear suspension used a live axle supported by leaf springs. Chrysler kept this basic design until the end of production with revisions made to the front suspension for the 1962, 1967, 1968, and 1973 models. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... My Favorite Martian is a 1999 comedy feature starring Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Daryl Hannah, Wallace Shawn and Ray Walston. ... Monocoque (French for single shell) or unibody is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Body-on-frame is an automobile construction technology. ... A leaf spring is a simple form of spring, commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. ...

With almost half a million first generation models produced^[2], the Valiant permeated '60s American culture, showing up in countless films and television shows; a particular contrast is the white unmarked 1960 police car driven by David Janssen in Warning Shot, which appears to be the same model driven the KGB agents in The Beast of Yucca Flats. David Janssen David Harold Meyer (March 27, 1931 - February 13, 1980), better known as David Janssen, was an American film and television actor who is best-known for his role as Dr. Richard Kimble in the television series The Fugitive (ABC,1963-1967). ... A warning shot (in nautical terms, often a shot across the bow) is a harmless artillery shot intended to call attention. ... This article is about the KGB of the Soviet Union. ... The Beast of Yucca Flats is a B horror film released in 1961. ...

1963–66

Second generation
Production	1963–66
Body style(s)	2-door convertible 2-door hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door 2-seat wagon
Engine(s)	170 in³ (2.8 L) Slant-6 225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6 273 in³ (4.5 L) V8
Wheelbase	106 in (2692 mm)
Related	Dodge Dart Plymouth Barracuda Chrysler Valiant

A 1963 Plymouth Valiant

The Valiant was totally reskinned for 1963 with a ½ in (13 mm) shorter wheelbase. With all of Exner's eccentric stylings dumped in favor of straight lines and square corners, the redesigned Valiant was offered as a 2-door sedan, hardtop or convertible, and as a 4-door sedan or station wagon. The 1963 Valiant was much better received by the public with a a boost in sales totaling 225,056 models sold. ^[3][4] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 496 pixelsFull resolution (2816 × 1745 pixel, file size: 2. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ... The Barracuda is a two-door coupe/convertible muscle car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974. ... The Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1224 pixel, file size: 344 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I took this photograph at a local shop. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1224 pixel, file size: 344 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I took this photograph at a local shop. ...

The Plymouth Barracuda was a fastback-bodied Valiant introduced in 1964 and considered by some to be the first pony car. The Dodge Lancer, which had been almost identical to the Valiants of 1961–62, was replaced by the Dart, a new application of the name from the larger intermediate-sized 1960-62 Dodge. The Dart had similar body configurations as the Valiant except the fastback was used only by the Barracuda. Also, all Darts except station wagons rode on a larger, 111 in (2,819 mm) wheelbase. The Barracuda is a two-door coupe/convertible muscle car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974. ... A pony car is a class of automobile. ... The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ...

In 1964, Chrysler introduced the short block 273 in³ (4.5 L) V8 engine as an option for the Valiant and Barracuda. This compact V8 engine, the first in a series that would last until 2002, was specifically engineered to fit in the A-body engine compartment. A hotter version of the 273 had 10.5:1 compression, a 4-barrel carburettor, solid tappets and other modifications producing 235 horsepower (175 kW). Short block is an automotive term describing an engine sub-assembly consisting of the following: cylinder block. ... The LA engine (Late A engine) was an evolution of the small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine. ...

Plymouth supported a team of Valiant two-door sedans in foreign rallies in 1964-1966, often winning their class.

Canada (1960-66)

1965 Canadian Valiant Custom 200 sedan, a typical "Plodge"

Chrysler Canada marketed the Valiant at Dodge and Plymouth dealers under a standalone "Valiant" marque. The Canadian 1960–62 Valiant was visually similar to its American counterpart except the badge on the trunk lid read "by Chrysler" instead of "Plymouth". Besides minor differences in interior and exterior trim, the alternator was an extra-cost option in Canada through 1962 while it was standard equipment in America. A carburetor anti-frost system, engine block heater, battery warmer, electric car interior heater and other cold-climate items were available as factory and/or dealer-installed options. Air conditioning, which was first offered in the US 1961 models, was not made available North of the border until 1966. Some Canadian-made Auto-Lite (now Prestolite) electrical components were used in lieu of the American-production Chrysler-built components. The Windsor, Ontario plant was the source for left- and right-hand-drive export Valiants as complete knock down kits. Image File history File links 65_Canadian_Valiant. ... Image File history File links 65_Canadian_Valiant. ... Plodge is the informal name given to products of the Chrysler Corporation, sold in Canada, the letters for which are taken from PLymouth and DoDGE. These vehicles used portions of Plymouth and Dodge brand automobiles together, to make unique cars for the Canandian market. ... Chrysler Canada Inc. ... Early 20th century Alternator made in Budapest, Hungary, in the power generating hall of a hydroelectric station. ... Nickname: Motto: The river and the land sustain us. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

For 1963 and 1964, the Canadian Valiant used the US Dodge Dart body and 111 in. wheelbase with US Valiant front sheetmetal.

1965 Canadian Valiant Custom 200 dashboard, virtually identical to US 1965 Dodge Dart configuration

For 1965, Chrysler Canada sold both the 106 in (2692 mm) wheelbase Valiant and the 111 in (2819 mm) wheelbase Dart, all badged as Valiants, and all with the Dart dashboard. For 1966, the shorter Valiant was dropped from the Canadian market, and all Valiants were rebadged US Darts. Image File history File links 65_Canadian_Valiant_Dash. ... Image File history File links 65_Canadian_Valiant_Dash. ... The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ...

The Canadian Barracuda, badged as the Valiant Barracuda, was built in Canada in 1964 and 1965 but was imported for 1966. Like the Valiant, the Barracuda had no Plymouth markings.

With the coming of the US-Canada Auto Pact of 1965, Chrysler could ship cars and parts both ways over the border and in 1967 the company began importing Plymouth Valiants and Dodge Darts from Detroit, as well as exporting Darts and Valiants from Windsor to the US. The Canada-United States Automotive Agreement more commonly known as the Auto Pact was an important trade agreement between Canada and the United States. ...

1967–73

Third generation
Production	1967–73
Body style(s)	4-door sedan (1967–73) 2-door sedan (1967–69) 2-door hardtop (1971–73)
Engine(s)	170 in³ (2.8 L) Slant-6 198 in³ (3.2 L) Slant-6 225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6 273 in³ (4.5 L) V8 318 in³ (5.2 L) V8 340 in³ (5.6 L) V8
Wheelbase	108 in (2743 mm)
Related	Dodge Dart Dodge Demon Plymouth Barracuda Plymouth Duster Chrysler Valiant Valiant Charger

The Valiant was completely redesigned for 1967. The station wagon models were noticeably dropped and the Barracuda continued to branch off into its own line which included hardtop, fastback, and convertible variants. Image File history File links Skyler's_Valient. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ... 1971 Dodge Dart 4-door sedan with aftermarket fender mirrors The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ... The Barracuda is a two-door coupe/convertible muscle car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974. ... The first Plymouth Duster was a semi-fastback version of the Plymouth Valiant automobile, produced in the US from 1970 to 1976. ... The Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ... Main article: Valiant (automobile) The Valiant Charger was a short wheelbase Valiant coupe produced by Chrysler Australia from 1971, introduced with the VH model, through the 1973 VJ, up to the VK model in 1975. ... The Barracuda is a two-door coupe/convertible muscle car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974. ...

A 1970 Plymouth Valiant in the movie Duel

Through the early 1970s, the Valiant and its Dodge Dart cousin took roughly 40% of the American compact car market. These models also had considerable success in foreign markets, where Chrysler affiliates and subsidiaries sold Valiants re-assembled from knock down kits. In 1970, the powerful 340 in³ (5.6 L) V8 engine was offered in the the aptly-named Duster 340, though the 340 had been available for special order in Valiants and Barracudas since 1968. The first Plymouth Duster was a semi-fastback version of the Plymouth Valiant automobile, produced in the US from 1970 to 1976. ... The Barracuda is a two-door coupe/convertible muscle car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974. ... Chryslers E platform was used by the rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Duel is a 1971 telemovie about a trucker harassing a motorist on a remote and lonely road. ...

Australian Valiants; a different path emerges

On the same A-body platform, the Australian Valiants began differing from their US counterparts. The 1967 Valiant VE series four-door sedan had a different bodyshell, more similar to the U.S. Dodge Dart. The VF series of 1969 and the VG of 1970 (which featured the introduction of the HEMI 6) departed even further from its American cousins in both styling and performance. Unlike the U.S., station-wagon and pick-up ("ute") versions were available, the latter of which was indigenous to Australia.

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1971–73

The Valiant changed little for the 1971 and 1972 models. There were minor engineering changes for better driveability and compliance with emission regulations. Tail lamps, exterior and interior trim were revised. An aggressive "shark tooth" grille was offered on the fastback Duster 340 and new-for-1971 Duster Twister models.

For 1973, all Valiant and Duster models were given a new grille and front bumpers able to withstand damage at a 5 mph (8 km/h) impact as mandated the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The new bumpers and their impact-absorbing mounts, a rubber-booted telescoping system attached to the car's structure, added mass and weight to the Valiant all ready detuned by the emissions regulations thus reducing performance. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced nit-suh) is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation. ...

1974–76

Fourth generation
Production	1974–76
Body style(s)	2-door hardtop 4-door sedan
Engine(s)	198 in³ (3.2 L) Slant-6 225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6 318 in³ (5.2 L) V8 340 in³ (5.6 L) V8 360 in³ (5.9 L) V8
Wheelbase	111 in (2819 mm)
Related	Dodge Dart Plymouth Duster Chrysler Valiant Valiant Charger

Besides sharing the same wheelbase, the only differences between the Valiant and Dart were minor cosmetics. The 1973 grille was retained for the 1974 Valiant, but the front bumper's rubber "bumperettes" became chrome. In 1973, the NHTSA bumper standards were applied to rear bumpers for the 1974 models, adding even more weight to the Valiant. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 212 KB) 1974 Plymouth Valiant Sedan I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ... The first Plymouth Duster was a semi-fastback version of the Plymouth Valiant automobile, produced in the US from 1970 to 1976. ... The Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ... Main article: Valiant (automobile) The Valiant Charger was a short wheelbase Valiant coupe produced by Chrysler Australia from 1971, introduced with the VH model, through the 1973 VJ, up to the VK model in 1975. ...

1974 introduced the Valiant Brougham and its twin, the Dodge Dart Special Edition. Available in two- or four-door models, they were a compact luxury cars meant as an attractive alternative to larger luxury cars following the 1973 oil crisis. The Brougham had generous chrome trim, a vinyl top, deep cut-pile carpeting, velour cloth upholstery, interior door padding, color-keyed or simulated wire wheel covers, and a special selection of paint and trim combinations. Much of the optional equipment on a regular Valiant became standard equipment on Brougham models such as power steering, power disc brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, electric rear window defroster and an AM/FM radio. The 1973 oil crisis began in earnest on October 17, 1973, when the members of Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC, consisting of the Arab members of OPEC plus Egypt and Syria) announced, as a result of the ongoing Yom Kippur War, that they would no longer ship petroleum... Power steering is a system for reducing the steering effort on cars by using an external power source to assist in turning the wheels. ... Cruise control (sometimes known as speed control or Autocruise) is a system to automatically control the speed of an automobile. ...

A 1975 Plymouth Valiant in the movie Marathon Man

With a slightly restyled grille, 1975 models were carry-overs from 1974 except that California and certain high-altitude models received catalytic converters and required unleaded gasoline. 1976 models were virtually identical to 1975s, but can be identified by amber park/turn signal lights; previous models used clear park/turn lenses with amber bulbs. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Marathon Man is a 1974 paranoid thriller novel by William Goldman that was made into a 1976 film directed by John Schlesinger. ... Catalytic converter on a Dodge Ram Van. ... Gasoline, as it is known in North America, or petrol, in many Commonwealth countries (sometimes also called motor spirit) is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting primarily of hydrocarbons, used as fuel in internal combustion engines. ... The lighting system of a motor vehicle consists of lighting and signalling devices mounted or integrated to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. ...

In 1976, the Plymouth Volaré and Dodge Aspen F-body cars were introduced mid-year replacing the Valiant and Dart, respectively. Unfortunately, the F-body cars did not maintain their predecessors' reputation for quality and durability; in fact, they reversed it. The change hurt Chrysler's reputation and profitability, contributing to its near-bankruptcy in 1979-80. The Dodge Aspen was a midsize car of the 1970s from Chryslers Dodge brand. ... The Dodge Aspen (produced from 1976 to 1980) was a compact car from Chrysler Corporations Dodge division; its rebadged counterpart was the Plymouth Volaré. It was launched as a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a unique-for-the-segment station wagon. ... Chryslers F platform was used by the rear wheel drive cars in the 1970s. ...

Australia (1971–81)

A 1971 Australian Valiant Charger R/T

Main articles: Chrysler Valiant and Valiant Charger

While generally following the progress of the American Valiant throughout the 1960s, Chrysler Australia became increasingly dissatisfied with the car's styling direction, which was becoming more box-like with each facelift.^{[citation needed]} The result was that for the 1970s, Chrysler Australia developed the whole car locally, particularly from the 1971 VH model. Production continued through the CM model (released in 1979) which production ended in 1981. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,632 × 1,224 pixels, file size: 293 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This is a picture of a 1971 Australian Valiant Charger R/T that I took myself. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,632 × 1,224 pixels, file size: 293 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This is a picture of a 1971 Australian Valiant Charger R/T that I took myself. ... The Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ... Main article: Valiant (automobile) The Valiant Charger was a short wheelbase Valiant coupe produced by Chrysler Australia from 1971, introduced with the VH model, through the 1973 VJ, up to the VK model in 1975. ... Chrysler Australia is a trading name for DaimlerChrysler Australia/ Pacific Pty Ltd. ...

References

Books

• Motor Vehicle Data Book, Sanford-Evans Communications, Ltd., Winnipeg, MB : Published annually, 1948 to date
• Valiant sales literature, Chrysler Canada Limited, 1960 to 1966.

Online

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:

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• The Early Valiant & Barracuda Club (EVBC) — Club for early Valiants (1960–66) and Barracudas (1964–66)
• Valiant enthusiast page
• Valiant virtual museum
• Plymouth Scamp page

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The first Plymouth Duster was a semi-fastback version of the Plymouth Valiant automobile, produced in the US from 1970 to 1976. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... 1994 Plymouth Expresso concept car The Plymouth Expresso was a 1994 compact concept car by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation. ... The Plymouth Howler is a convertible, roadster concept car developed and built by Plymouth and presented at the SEMA show in 1999. ... 1997 Plymouth Pronto concept car The Plymouth Pronto was a small concept car released in 1997. ... The Plymouth Pronto Spyder was a 2-door roadster concept car revealed in 1998. ... Chrysler Prowler The Plymouth Prowler is a retro-styled production car built between 1997 and 2002; however, no 1998 model was offered. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Plymouth Speedster was a 1989 2-seater concept car. ... 1989 Plymouth Voyager 3 concept vehicle The Plymouth Voyager was a minivan concept car revealed in 1989. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...