|
|
Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| [[File:1967_Plymouth_Valiant_Signet.jpg]] | | [[File:1967_Plymouth_Valiant_Signet.jpg]] |
| | | |
− | '''Plymouth Valiant (A-body). 1967–73 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 2-door coupé, 2-door LWB hardtop. F/R, 170, 198, 225 in³ (I6 OHV), 273, 318, 340 in³ (V8 OHV).''' Third generation of increasingly popular compact line, setting a sales’ record in calendar 1972 with 330,373 units. Wheelbase lengthened to 108 in, with boxier styling. Reliable, with good roadholding and handling, becoming a favourite among buyers. Duster coupé for 1970, replacing hardtop, spun off into its own line for 1971. Valiant Scamp from 1971, which sat on a 111 in wheelbase—it was Plymouth’s version of the [[Dodge Dart (1970–6)|Dodge Dart]] Swinger. | + | '''Plymouth Valiant (A-body). 1967–73 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 2-door coupé, 2-door LWB hardtop. F/R, 170, 198, 225 in³ (I6 OHV), 273, 318, 340 in³ (V8 OHV).''' Third generation of increasingly popular compact line, setting a sales’ record in calendar 1972 with 330,373 units. Twinned with [[Dodge Dart (1967–9)]] initially. Wheelbase lengthened to 108 in, with boxier styling. Reliable, with good roadholding and handling, becoming a favourite among buyers. Duster coupé for 1970, replacing hardtop, spun off into its own line for 1971. Valiant Scamp from 1971, which sat on a 111 in wheelbase—it was Plymouth’s version of the [[Dodge Dart (1970–6)|Dodge Dart]] Swinger. |
| | | |
| | | |
Latest revision as of 10:54, 27 September 2014
Plymouth Valiant (A-body). 1967–73 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 2-door coupé, 2-door LWB hardtop. F/R, 170, 198, 225 in³ (I6 OHV), 273, 318, 340 in³ (V8 OHV). Third generation of increasingly popular compact line, setting a sales’ record in calendar 1972 with 330,373 units. Twinned with Dodge Dart (1967–9) initially. Wheelbase lengthened to 108 in, with boxier styling. Reliable, with good roadholding and handling, becoming a favourite among buyers. Duster coupé for 1970, replacing hardtop, spun off into its own line for 1971. Valiant Scamp from 1971, which sat on a 111 in wheelbase—it was Plymouth’s version of the Dodge Dart Swinger.
Manufacturing locations: Belvidere, Illinois, USA; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Hamtramck, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA; St Louis, Missouri, USA; Newark, Delaware, USA; Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Marque: Plymouth | Model: Plymouth Valiant | Predecessor: Plymouth Valiant (1963–6) | Successors: Plymouth Duster, Plymouth Valiant (1974–6)