Drove this model as a 16 year old in 1971/72. Mine was almost 10 years old with plenty of surface rust and torn seats. I did my best to clean it up, and put cheap seat covers in it. Still, a powder blue car, was not exactly what a 16 year old dreamed of. My dad was constantly trading cars for our second car, and that is just what I ended up with. The push button gears were interesting. It got traded off for a 1968 Corvair convertible which overheated badly no matter how much maintenance you did. The Corvair gave me an honest excuse for having to stop and Park when I had a date in the car. So, that was better....
I always loved the original Valiant and Lancer models. My parents had a 1962 Lancer. This became a classic car in Australia. Chrysler produced a Valiant there through 1980 (when Mitsubishi took over and they produced it for another year).
As a youngster, ordered a Valiant R series in Melbourne Aussie in 1961. By the time the ship arrive it'd morphed into a Valiant S series. The weird thing that ir was an R Series outside but with an S series dashboard with that 'hammered metal look' and all the transmission and heater buttons on the binnacle. Loved that car. Did HUGE mileage and still was going strong till I traded it on a Jag E Type (XKE).
Beautiful Valiant. Aunt and Uncle had the station wagon version. Very neat and unusual looking car. You could always find it in a crowded parking lot. Theirs was white with the same blue interior as the one in the video. Omly differance between the two was theirs was a manual transmission car, and had a padded dash. The padding started to the right of the speaker, so it wasn't full length and only kind of protected the passenger. I seem to remember that the speaker grill in theirs had started to degrade as the car got older. It was plastic.
In Australia, this model and the previous cat's eye taillight models were extremely popular - and sold very quickly. All early Valiants in Australia were fitted with the 225ci slant6 as the only option, and there were very few cars that could touch it for performance in the day. It was a look you either loved or hated, but it's Teutonic/Exner styling appealed to most.
Beautiful looking car. I remember a time when I thought the 1960-62 Plymouth Valiant was less than attractive to look at. Today, I actually find it attractive to look at. Crazy, eh? :)
I was smitten at age 5! Symphonic design unity. (Family friends had a red '60 or 61 Valiant wagon) '62 big Dodge on similar themes - as a zombie to a supermodel. Ugh.
It is my understanding Valiant offered more interior room, more amenities, more power and better appointments than Corvair or Falcon for the same price. But people couldn't get past the looks.
When I was a kid I thought these were one of the ugliest thing to ever amble on down the two lane. Now that I am older, I love the There are a lot of classic Imperial elements in them. Really, IMHO, stylistic.
Yeh, me too, thought this was one of the Ugliest cars of all time - then it grows on you and .... YOU ARE IRRITATED A BIT MOOORE! I don't know what-all Exner was up to, but most of his designs were WIERD!....
Nice I got a two door automatic I would sale mine is red with automatic transmission take 6000 cash let’s see if I get any comments I am In Conway sc. I would take no less than 6000 cash money I think if my research is right they only made about 1200 two doors title in hand
beautiful car, camera man ! get a grip! too bad this car has a 170 cu in engine!! a real dog! I had one..they all should have had the 225 cu in engine,still a very nice car
We bought one new in 1962. It was one of the finest cars we ever owned. I wish I still had it…,,,,,,,
My dad bought a used 61 for my sister in the late 60's to drive to work.., of course she ended up totaling it a year or 2 later.
Drove this model as a 16 year old in 1971/72. Mine was almost 10 years old with plenty of surface rust and torn seats. I did my best to clean it up, and put cheap seat covers in it. Still, a powder blue car, was not exactly what a 16 year old dreamed of. My dad was constantly trading cars for our second car, and that is just what I ended up with. The push button gears were interesting. It got traded off for a 1968 Corvair convertible which overheated badly no matter how much maintenance you did. The Corvair gave me an honest excuse for having to stop and Park when I had a date in the car. So, that was better....
These were "r" & "s" series valients in Australia ...with the push button torque flight gear boxes ...slant six red & blue motors 145 & 160 hp 225 ci.
I always loved the original Valiant and Lancer models. My parents had a 1962 Lancer. This became a classic car in Australia. Chrysler produced a Valiant there through 1980 (when Mitsubishi took over and they produced it for another year).
As a youngster, ordered a Valiant R series in Melbourne Aussie in 1961. By the time the ship arrive it'd morphed into a Valiant S series. The weird thing that ir was an R Series outside but with an S series dashboard with that 'hammered metal look' and all the transmission and heater buttons on the binnacle. Loved that car. Did HUGE mileage and still was going strong till I traded it on a Jag E Type (XKE).
What a beautiful car. Timeless model
My great grandma had one of these. ☺ P.S same color. I'm a 62' too.
Beautiful Valiant. Aunt and Uncle had the station wagon version. Very neat and unusual looking car. You could always find it in a crowded parking lot. Theirs was white with the same blue interior as the one in the video. Omly differance between the two was theirs was a manual transmission car, and had a padded dash. The padding started to the right of the speaker, so it wasn't full length and only kind of protected the passenger. I seem to remember that the speaker grill in theirs had started to degrade as the car got older. It was plastic.
In Australia, this model and the previous cat's eye taillight models were extremely popular - and sold very quickly. All early Valiants in Australia were fitted with the 225ci slant6 as the only option, and there were very few cars that could touch it for performance in the day. It was a look you either loved or hated, but it's Teutonic/Exner styling appealed to most.
Beautiful looking car. I remember a time when I thought the 1960-62 Plymouth Valiant was less than attractive to look at. Today, I actually find it attractive to look at. Crazy, eh? :)
When it designed this car, Chrysler had a styling hangover from 1957.
what a sweetheart. for an entry level car, it sure is trimmed out nicely...would expect the V100 to be quite a bit plainer.
I was smitten at age 5! Symphonic design unity. (Family friends had a red '60 or 61 Valiant wagon) '62 big Dodge on similar themes - as a zombie to a supermodel. Ugh.
One their moneysworth from this car. Affordable and dependable.
My first car. Thanks for posting.
No wonder the lead designer of this car had gotten thee axe
I'd buy it.
Economical is one good way to describe a Valiant. It could run smoothly and get you places to and fro.
I had a '62 also but a 3 speed manual. Same colour too
It is my understanding Valiant offered more interior room, more amenities, more power and better appointments than Corvair or Falcon for the same price. But people couldn't get past the looks.
When brand new, was this like buying a 2002 Buick Century in 1962?
What I mean is, was it an economy car?
Love this Valiant and the Lancet too 😈
Lancer
The car is nice but the cameraman needs some lessons on filming
You're less apt to want to buy a car if you become nauseous looking at it.
You are absolutely correct
Anyone aware a 383 is a bolt-in swap for these?
The name of this car in Argentina was Chrysler Valiant.
When I was a kid I thought these were one of the ugliest thing to ever amble on down the two lane. Now that I am older, I love the There are a lot of classic Imperial elements in them. Really, IMHO, stylistic.
Yeh, me too, thought this was one of the Ugliest cars of all time - then it grows on you and .... YOU ARE IRRITATED A BIT MOOORE!
I don't know what-all Exner was up to, but most of his designs were WIERD!....
A Beauuuutiful Car!❤️
The car is all original
Anyone know where I can find a steering wheel for my 1973 plymouth valliant. I want to stay orginal
Camera mans drunk...
Defently the Camara man was stone 🥴
Nice I got a two door automatic I would sale mine is red with automatic transmission take 6000 cash let’s see if I get any comments I am In Conway sc. I would take no less than 6000 cash money I think if my research is right they only made about 1200 two doors title in hand
Can you send pictures please I want to buy this car thank you
I guess there weren't a lot of stick shifts?
not in USA family cars no. rest of world ... automatics were almost unknown at the time
Furiosa led me here. 😂
They don't make them like they used to.
Me gusta el carro
Mom has a red one when I was a kid......I used to lay in the back window...….he heeee
Does it have the famous Mopar starter?
This is one of the earliest examples of a gear-reduction starter! In fact 1962 was the first year of the gear-reduction starter!
@@mrceleb2006 Sounds like Dino on the Flintstones!
Not my first choice back in the day
Muy Chido mueble.!!!
Strewth.. dreadful camera work!
beautiful car, camera man ! get a grip! too bad this car has a 170 cu in engine!! a real dog! I had one..they all should have had the 225 cu in engine,still a very nice car
fins baby.. I like the 61 better, cat eye tail lights
I like your wifes I like your wife’s mouth better
Or wait. Maybe that’s your Moms
Music 👎 '62 Valiant 👍
Interesting you can ask me to email. You
Drop a Toyota straight 6 in it
Blasphemy!!😠😠
I had a model of this car when I was a kid, so I kind of like it.
But that dash is about the ugliest I've ever seen. Yuck.
what a sweetheart. for an entry level car, it sure is trimmed out nicely...would expect the V100 to be quite a bit plainer.