From James C. – Hi, Love the site. Always love reading the stories. This weekend myself and a buddy were out 4WDing in the blue mountains outside of Sydney and down a track we found this. Not sure what it is… Well, one thing is for sure – the elements are winning the battle here James! I bet we can identify it for you though. What do you think guys, can you tell what this rusted hulk of metal used to be?
Im guessing a Ford Rustang perhaps the USS Rustoleum
63 Plymouth/Chrysler Valiant? And yes, this is just a guess.
I agree with Jamie……but do I detect just a hint of Rambler?
Agree.
The first thing to mind IS a Rambler.
Think you’re right. Valiant.
That was my first impression, as I learned to drive on one as a teen.
Its an AP6 Chrysler Valiant.
Spot on, Geoff! That’s it :)
Rust free (no extra charge for the rust). First impression was early 60’s Valiant (or variant.)
..”Ran when parked, some visible rust, restoration candidate or part out. No tire kickers please!”
What tires?
I agree. Looks like a Valiant or Dodge Lancer
Looks like some one already borrowed the side pillars…RIP
a/c inoperable. just needs a recharge?
Volvo 164
Definitely Mopar, Maybe a Savoy.
Looks like a numbers matching engine;-)
Nomad
$25,000.00 reserve not yet met!
Valiant or Rambler American…nice patina
Boxy front end like a late 50s early 60s Studebaker.
That is absolutely a 63/64 Valiant. I’ve got a 63. Judging by the early stages of rust on this one, I’d say this photo was taken around March of ’64 right after a rainstorm.
That chrome strip that runs from headlight to headlight
makes me think this is an early 60s Holden.
~ Australian Mopar. Blue Mountains outside of Sydney is the clue.
AP5 or AP6 Valiant wagon without a doubt as I have a AP5 and would know that front end anywhere
1963 Valiant 4 door would be my guess.
I believe Andrew is correct. The thing screamed Aussi even before I read the text.
I had a 62. Valiant…, hood anyway. Wish you had a side view.
Heres a US version from 1964.
I’m surprised that we don’t have a unanimous decision yet. Here’s another hint!
Valiant
Well, at least we know it’s right hand drive. Did they make RHD Ramblers south of the equator?
clean, one owner.
Looks like the anchor to the USS Minnow.
…”needs carb cleaning”…
Something English or European. Looks like right hand drive.
It’s a 1963 Valiant. The 64 has a narrow ridge down the hood. The 63 has a wider, tapered ridge that ends near the small “Valiant” hood badge.
… was running well when last parked.
Looks to me like a 63 Valiant
Well, I don’t care WHAT it is. It is obviously very rare, needs a loving restoration and will be worth many many thousands of bucks for next year’s Barrett-Jackson. My opening bid is $45,000. But can and will bid much more as soon I can sell this rusted hulk of a Porsche 911 seen last month here on Barn Finds. Oh, the Humanity !!
Oldsmobile F 85??
I was thinking a jeep or maybe a land rover defender at first, but after that second hint I’m not so sure…
Land Rovers have aluminum bodies.
1963 Volkswagen Bus, worth a fortune even in that condition.
Replace every panel- full restoration and you have $200 000 Samba.
Yeeaahhh, Baby
Aussie Chrysler Valiant. Different in detail from the North American Plymouth Valiant: grille, rear wheelarch shape, and C-pillar roofline –
http://www.nzmoparregistry.com/assets/jasons63ap51.jpg
http://www.history-of-cars.com/images/plymouth/1963-valiant-v200-4door-sedan-012.jpg
Jesse’s side view shows RHD. It’s a Chrysler Valiant (AP5) Sedan by Chrysler Australia. It’s not a Regal Sedan as it doesn’t have mounting holes for the rocker trim. I think That Guy is a winner.
Uh Ohh
Better get MACCO and hurry up before it’s gone
Early Ford Maverick! ….?
Definitly a 63 AP5 (Australian Production ) Chrysler Valiant.. In the States are are called Plymouth Valiant. The scuttle is the give away. Wipers park american style and I believe AP5 to be the only one model with that . AP 6 and later had the wipers parking correctly for right hand steer vehicles.
You can see the recess for the badge on the bonnet….doesnt look like a Valiant…..
I was all in for the Valiant until you pointed that out. None of the Valiant pics have a badge in the center.
You mean like this:
http://marquenews.com.au/chrysler-valiant-ap5/
@Brad–no–if you look closely, there is an oblong recess for some sort of emblem in the center of the raised part of the bonnet as it ends at the front.
Just a few minor dings, they should just buff out.
A little clear coat to protect the patina and a set of 24s Your ready for The BJ auction!!!
It’s def a Valiant. I spent quite a bit of time “down under” and brought back 5 Chrysler Valiant “utes” and a Ford LTD which is totally different than our LTD’s
Whoever buys it, just clear coat the patina and drive it as is.