We had these in Australia, but only in the 4 door. Also they were labelled just as Valiant. This one is what we called the 'R' Series and the model after the 'S' series before they changed shape completely.
My mom told me stories about a Plymouth Valiant. Long story short, she was about 20 when she got her first new car, a '63 Sport Fury Convertible. My uncle who was married w/children was driving a new Valiant. I think it was this model. She said the family made fun of him, so I don't think the Valiant was considered a powerful or street-wise looking car back when it was new. Anyway, I just remember hearing funny Valiant stories from before I was born. Always wanted to look at one. Thx!
I agree that the early 1960's Valiants aren't exactly the most powerful cars of their time but, compared to the Ford Falcon and the Chevrolet Corvair, the Valiant's main competition, the Plymouth Valiant has the most powerful base engine, the highest top speed (96 MPH for the Valiant, 87 MPH for the Falcon, and 83 MPH for the Corvair)...Also the Valiant seems to be way ahead of other compact cars of its day in its more advanced ('European') styling and technology....
I've allways had a fetish for both sedan and wagon (v200) 1960-5 Plymouth valiant model ( Especially the Wagon models) I think they are so beautiful and cool factor great I can see a1960-5 V200 wagon with sexy Chrome deep dish wire rims with a pearl white or tanish / copper tone look to it ... Beautiful sleepers...
A FULL VIEW OF THE CAR WOULDVE BEEN NICE! I’m just looking to check out its lines It reminds me a Mini Chrysler 300! As nd check out that PUSH BUTTON TRANSMISSION THAT WORKS‼️😃
BTW, in my uncle's defense who is deceased now, is business took off and soon owned some amazing top of the line GM vehicles. The new Valiant was a cheapo before things got better. Hey? I think my mom said it was white too. LOL!
We had this model for a short time down under in OZ, marketed as the Chrysler Valiant "R" type, followed by the "S" {same basic shape,different Grille and lost the fake spare wheel pressing] the only engine being the 225 slant 6, I had a subsequent 1965 model with column auto shifter but a disadvantage was the "Bowden" type cable running from right to left behind the engine to the spot where it would line up with the LHD original mounting and when the grease inside this heavy duty cable casing dried out because of engine heat, it became difficult to shift gears, at the same time we got a 273 V8 version with bucket seats and a floor shifter, pity that this was the last model with a "push start" auto, don't know why Torqueflyte went cheaper dropping the rear oil pump. Pity the handling with skinny 4.5 inch rims was dodgy at high speed.
I have Never seen one of these, ever. Are they rare ? Was there many of these made ? I'm guessing that there probably was, but I've never seen another. Maybe then there just aren't many survivors left. Great vid anyway, Thanks for uploading it, I will do some research now on this model to see if I can answer some of my own questions,
If you watch the movie Matilda there's one featured there .my grandfather had one with a manual we had to in stall the heater It was a option back than.
Older cars are called survivors because of all the time spend on the road and not being in a serious accident. 50 years on the road without a serious accident is extremely rare. Most cars never survive even 20 years without some serious accident.
What a great detailed video on an already iconic Plymouth Valiant model ! Congrats 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🚘
Sweet looking car. I've always loved the 1960 to 62 Plymouth Valiant.
We had these in Australia, but only in the 4 door. Also they were labelled just as Valiant.
This one is what we called the 'R' Series and the model after the 'S' series before they changed shape completely.
That's my car, my first car was a white 61 Valiant just like that,oh the memories!
My mom told me stories about a Plymouth Valiant. Long story short, she was about 20 when she got her first new car, a '63 Sport Fury Convertible. My uncle who was married w/children was driving a new Valiant. I think it was this model. She said the family made fun of him, so I don't think the Valiant was considered a powerful or street-wise looking car back when it was new. Anyway, I just remember hearing funny Valiant stories from before I was born. Always wanted to look at one. Thx!
My first car was a 61 Valiant I got it in 1976 . Building the replacement now I still have the custom interior from the 61...... :-D
I agree that the early 1960's Valiants aren't exactly the most powerful cars of their time but, compared to the Ford Falcon and the Chevrolet Corvair, the Valiant's main competition, the Plymouth Valiant has the most powerful base engine, the highest top speed (96 MPH for the Valiant, 87 MPH for the Falcon, and 83 MPH for the Corvair)...Also the Valiant seems to be way ahead of other compact cars of its day in its more advanced ('European') styling and technology....
I've allways had a fetish for both sedan and wagon (v200) 1960-5 Plymouth valiant model ( Especially the Wagon models) I think they are so beautiful and cool factor great I can see a1960-5 V200 wagon with sexy Chrome deep dish wire rims with a pearl white or tanish / copper tone look to it ... Beautiful sleepers...
I had one for a short time in the early 80s. Wish I had kept it.
A FULL VIEW OF THE CAR WOULDVE BEEN NICE!
I’m just looking to check out its lines
It reminds me a Mini Chrysler 300!
As nd check out that PUSH BUTTON TRANSMISSION
THAT WORKS‼️😃
The Valuable Valiant what a great car.
I want this car. And Tim.
Having trouble finding a steering wheel for my 73 plymouth valiant 4 door. Have any recommendations
I dig this machine!
Verrrry COOL Car!❤️
Stopped by motorland in Maine
If your looking for a great place to find a older car this is the place
Very nice guys 👍🏻
Valient was it's own car company when Plymouth bought it . (Chrysler,Dodge,Plymouth,DeSoto)
Is this the 170 or 225? A longer drive portion would have been nice.
what is your asking price
BTW, in my uncle's defense who is deceased now, is business took off and soon owned some amazing top of the line GM vehicles. The new Valiant was a cheapo before things got better. Hey? I think my mom said it was white too. LOL!
Price ?
How much did that old girl go for?
We had this model for a short time down under in OZ, marketed as the Chrysler Valiant "R" type, followed by the "S" {same basic shape,different Grille and lost the fake spare wheel pressing] the only engine being the 225 slant 6, I had a subsequent 1965 model with column auto shifter but a disadvantage was the "Bowden" type cable running from right to left behind the engine to the spot where it would line up with the LHD original mounting and when the grease inside this heavy duty cable casing dried out because of engine heat, it became difficult to shift gears, at the same time we got a 273 V8 version with bucket seats and a floor shifter, pity that this was the last model with a "push start" auto, don't know why Torqueflyte went cheaper dropping the rear oil pump. Pity the handling with skinny 4.5 inch rims was dodgy at high speed.
I have Never seen one of these, ever. Are they rare ? Was there many of these made ? I'm guessing that there probably was, but I've never seen another. Maybe then there just aren't many survivors left.
Great vid anyway, Thanks for uploading it, I will do some research now on this model to see if I can answer some of my own questions,
MungoidHen The above is a `61 V100 post coupe, 1 of 22,230 built.
I have a `61 V200 hardtop coupe, 1 of 18,586 built.
when I was a kid I saw these Valiants and the dodge version as well all over the boston suburbs. In fact my brother in law had one....in white too
If you watch the movie Matilda there's one featured there .my grandfather had one with a manual we had to in stall the heater It was a option back than.
Needs a new stop light switch.
You could not get a magnet to stick to that turnip with super glue.
I think it's cool but I was trying to convey what the young folks of that time period were feeling about the car. It got a lot of giggles.
Older cars are called survivors because of all the time spend on the road and not being in a serious accident. 50 years on the road without a serious accident is extremely rare. Most cars never survive even 20 years without some serious accident.