It is common for law enforcement agencies to fight fire with fire when choosing vehicles for pursuit purposes, and the situation was no different in Australia than in other countries. During the early 1970s, they preferred the Ford Falcon… more»
Valiant
Sep 21, 2022 • For Sale • 80 Comments
Best in the World? 1962 Chrysler Valiant Signet 200
Ok before we get going here, let’s take a vote: Who likes this styling and who doesn’t? Vote below in the comments section, but I would love to hear more than a “yay” or a “nay”. What’s to like?… more»
Mar 17, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Exclusive: 1961 Plymouth Valiant
We have previously featured this 1961 Plymouth Valiant here at Barn Finds, but it failed to sell on that occasion. The owner is keen for it to find a new home because he has made a substantial price drop…. more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1-of-1: 1978 Chrysler Valiant CL Sedan
When you look at the automotive landscape today, it is hard to believe Australia was once the home to a vibrant vehicle manufacturing industry. The halcyon days were probably the 1970s when Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Leyland (and its… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Collection of Dodge Darts and Other Mopars
UPDATE 4/11/22: This collection of old Chrysler products keeps popping up for sale on different places on the internet. We don’t know if any of them have moved on to new homes yet and their condition differs widely. We’re… more»
Jan 19, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cool Custom: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Station Wagon
When the seller located this 1964 Plymouth Valiant Station Wagon, it had been sitting in storage since 1970. With only six years of active service under its belt to that point, it proved to be structurally sound and essentially… more»
Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
No Reserve: 1963 Plymouth Valiant V200 Convertible
I have been sitting here trying to decide whether there is anything sadder than seeing a beautifully restored classic car for sale where the owner has passed away before they could enjoy the fruits of their labor. That is… more»
Dec 5, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Duster
The Plymouth Valiant was a great economy car in the 1960s, but sporty was not one of the words you would use to describe it. Enter the Duster in 1970 with a new fastback body from the cowl back…. more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Airport Taxi Tribute: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Wagon
The Valiant was Plymouth’s leading compact car from 1960-76. Its second-generation would run between 1963-66 and included two station wagons, depending on trim level. This 1964 edition looks like it served as an early airport shuttle vehicle, but it’s… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Potential Gasser? 1961 Plymouth Valiant
UPDATE 3/17/22: The seller has lowered the price on this car to $2,500. If you’ve been looking for a car like this to make all your own, this is a chance to save some money here on Barn Finds… more»
Jul 3, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1 of 2,500: 1966 Plymouth Valiant Convertible
The second generation of the Valiant compact was winding down in 1966 as an all-new car was coming the following year. The Signet was the top-of-the-line Valiant and the convertible version of it only saw 2,507 built in… more»
Mar 4, 2021 • For Sale • 75 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1961 Plymouth Valiant V200
The Valiant was Plymouth’s entry into the compact car race in 1960. That was the same year that Ford rolled out the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair. Rambler and Studebaker had both gotten there the year before. The first… more»
Jan 18, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Garage Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth Valiant sales were on the decline in the late 1960s, but not because they weren’t practical cars. It was because they weren’t terribly exciting. 2 and 4-door boxy sedans weren’t attracting younger buyers to the Valiant, while Ford… more»
Nov 29, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Mopar Collection: Road Runners, Challengers, Darts And More!
Collectors often migrate to certain brands of vintage automobiles. For example, Ford Mustang people tend to go for specific years of like Mustangs, i.e. 1965-66, 1967-68, 1969-70, etc. This seller likes Chrysler cars, mostly Dodge Darts and Plymouth Valiants,… more»
Oct 9, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
24k Mile Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
UPDATE 5/13/21: The car apparently didn’t sell after we covered it in October 2020, so the seller has relisted it for $1,500 less. The asking price is now $16,000. It’s available here on craigslist for $16,000. Still a sharp… more»
Sep 27, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Original Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
The third-generation Plymouth Valiant was a sedan-only compact from 1967-69 until the fastback Duster came along in 1970. A year later, they added the 2-door hardtop Scamp to the line-up – and for the most part – it was… more»
