From 1960 to 1976, the Valiant was Plymouth’s entry in the compact car market. The car’s third design arrived in 1967 and was the most successful of the run. Many of these cars were built with the Chrysler Slant-Six engine, and this 4-door sedan is one of them. It’s said to be a good runner, and the body looks great with just a hint of patina. Located in Salem, Oregon, this family-style Mopar seems like a good buy at $5,950 here on craigslist. Jack M. spotted this tip and sent it our way!
This ’67 Valiant 100 was likely barebones when new. Besides the 225 Slant-Six, it also has a manual transmission, aka “3-on-the-tree”. The car has been converted to electronic ignition, so it starts, runs, drives, and stops as it should. Other changes include aftermarket wheels and tires, and upholstery that is a cut above the standard fare back in the day. The odometer may or may not read 88,888 miles.
There is little wrong with the sheet metal, and the paint could very well be original. Rust is not a big issue, so this is a car that you could take to Cars & Coffee right away. As a plus for same-state buyers, this Plymouth has permanent period-correct license plates. The seller may consider a trade, as long as it’s another Chrysler product.
This generation of the Valiant enjoyed a 10-year run and was replaced by the less reliable Volare in 1976. Its companion was the Dodge Dart, and Chrysler sold hundreds of thousands of these vehicles over the duration. If you’re looking to get into the vintage car scene, this Plymouth could be a cheap way to do it. Does the number of doors matter to you?
Needs the upholstery and the wheels changed back to stock. Don’t know why people try to “customize” cars like this. They are far more appealing stock.
That said, if you could get it cheap enough, it does look solid.
Right looks better stock ,especially on a basic daily driver car
I love bottom dollar basic cars like this. Too bad I can’t buy it!
Lovely looking car. I’ve always loved 1967-70 Plymouth Valiants. Although I’d keep the Slant/6 engine, I’d want mine with the automatic gearbox.
Yeah, OK. it’s a $2000 run around.
I had a green 1967 Valiant 4 door, slant six, automatic. Great very reliable car.
When I graduated university I traded in on my first new car, a yellow stick shift 78 Plymouth Horizon, sticker was $4,300, monthly payment was $77.00 a month.
I’d love to own this car, would bring back some great memories.
A collectable slant/6 4 door Valiant. Who woulda thought?
This is the Platonic ideal of good solid transportation for the ages. Stone reliable, dirt-simple, owner repairable, minimal technology garbage, what’s not to like. As long as the body holds up, this rig will be running long after today’s over-teched, over-plasticed, turd-shaped pods have given up the ghost. Just need to lose those goofy wheels.
I like it. Good basic car. The electronic ignition is a good upgrade. Changing points one these is a pain down between the engine block and inner fender. (Don’t ask me how I know.)
Even though the Torqflites are good transmissions, the 3 speed manual is still a plus. If in the market, I would not hesitate to buy this car. The aftermarket wheels on this car are a plus. The skinny original steel wheels don’t leave you with many tire options these days.