Plymouth Valiant

The Plymouth Valiant was manufactured by Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. During this time, three basic designs were produced. The first series ran from 1960 through 1962. For the first year, they were offered as 4 door sedans and 4 door station wagons. In 1961, a 2 door sedan and 2 door hard top were added to the lineup (in 1962, the 2 door hard top was renamed the "Valiant Signet"). Although the styling was considered daring for the time, with "sleek, crisp lines which flow forward in a dart or wedge shape," it looks very dated today. The second series ran from 1963 through 1967. All 4 configurations were carried forward from the first series with a 2 door convertible added to the lineup (the convertible was offered in both Valiant 200 and Signet configurations). In addition, a special fast back version of the Valiant called the Barracuda was introduced. The third version of the Valiant debuted in 1967. The car became larger (the engine compartment could now hold a big block!!!), and the 2 door hard top, convertible, and station wagon were all dropped from the lineup. The Barracuda also got its own model designation so was no longer considered a Valiant. The Valiant name lived on through 1976 as the Plymouth Duster and Plymouth Scamp.