Jackietools Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Someone says it’s a 48 or 49 Chrysler but I think they may be mistaken. I have no idea. It was my uncles old car many years ago. Thanks. Picture taken in Budd Lake NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Don’t ask them for any more info, it’s an early 1960s Plymouth Valiant. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, Jackietools said: Someone says it’s a 48 or 49 Chrysler but I think they may be mistaken Well they were almost close. it is atleast a Mopar so the right family of cars just a few years off. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) It is a 1961 Plymouth Valiant V-200. Edited April 2, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hchris Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 7 hours ago, keiser31 said: It is a 1961 Plymouth Valiant V-200. Down here it was simply known as a Valiant, our first ever Chrysler Valiant whats more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 4 hours ago, hchris said: Down here it was simply known as a Valiant, our first ever Chrysler Valiant whats more. Yep. That little circular badge on the front fender trim designates it as a V-200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 In the US, "Valiant" was a separate marque in 1960 (first year of production). In 1961 it was a Plymouth Valiant. That makes the one in the picture most likely a Plymouth since the picture was taken in New Jersey. I agree with Keiser that it is a 61. I am fairly sure that round V-200 emblem wasn't used in 60. In 1962 (USA models), the taillights weren't in the fins anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Friederich Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Didn't Virgil Exner design the first generation Valiant besides the Early 60s Chrysler with it's freestanding head- and rearlights? But only the last one is remembered of pioneer retro design, although the cheaper earlier one had a mocck pressed spare wheel in the rear deck lid. I have always thought that it's pity Exner passerar away in the early 1970s, before the interest in his creations caught on. Edited April 6, 2019 by Casper Friederich (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Classic Cars.com had a white California "barn find" like this one, with just over 4K miles on it listed for $24K. Car is sold (for ?) but the listing is still up. I think they are cute and well worth saving. Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 If everybody had one of these there would be no mechanics or tow trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I have an Australian 63 S Series Valiant Very original car with 137,000 miles on the clock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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