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1965 PLYMOUTH VALIANT SIGNET 200 CONVERTIBLE
Chassis No. V455127111
Red with black vinyl interior
Engine: V8, pushrod overhead valves, 273 cu. in., 235bhp at 5,200rpm; Gearbox: automatic; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and torsion bars, live rear axle with half elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
1960 was the year of the compact car in the USA. Ford introduced the Falcon, as American as apple pie in system and engineering, Chevrolet had the rear engine Corvair, an unconventional layout under that conventional body. The Valiant, with its chassis-less unitary construction and Virgil Exner's slightly European styling was a well-judged late entry. It was just a little larger than the opposition, there was a new "Slant Six" engine, suspension was the well-tried Plymouth torsion bar independent at the the front, with willowy leaf springs to the beam rear axle. 'Nobody's kid brother' said the publicity, and the customers agreed.
Production in that first year was close to a quarter of a million. It was marketed in two main series, the basic V100 and the rather more up-market V200, identified by more decorative brightwork and with interior trim colors to match the outside paintwork. There were the annual changes to the Valiant and in 1962 the more sporting Signet 200 appeared as a two door hardtop. In keeping with the performance image, there were bucket seats. When in the following season a convertible Valiant appeared, that too was offered as a Signet 200 with bucket seats replacing the bench found in the standard line. In 1964 the Valiant was given its first V8 power, the 273 cu. in. series providing 180bhp. In 1965 came the Commando 273 engine. Compression ratio was up to 10.5:1, and there were other specification changes bringing total output to 235bhp. The extra power was matched by a handling package and in this form the Signet 200 convertible was an attractive medium size specialist car that has gone on to stir a consistent interest amongst old-car collectors.
Mr. Petitt states that this Valiant was sold to an Admiral's wife. In the mid 1960s, she traded it in to Pettit for a new Plymouth Duster. Since then the Valiant has been repainted and fitted with a new set of tires, carpets, new old stock chrome and is described as in good running condition.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Chassis No. V455127111
Red with black vinyl interior
Engine: V8, pushrod overhead valves, 273 cu. in., 235bhp at 5,200rpm; Gearbox: automatic; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and torsion bars, live rear axle with half elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
1960 was the year of the compact car in the USA. Ford introduced the Falcon, as American as apple pie in system and engineering, Chevrolet had the rear engine Corvair, an unconventional layout under that conventional body. The Valiant, with its chassis-less unitary construction and Virgil Exner's slightly European styling was a well-judged late entry. It was just a little larger than the opposition, there was a new "Slant Six" engine, suspension was the well-tried Plymouth torsion bar independent at the the front, with willowy leaf springs to the beam rear axle. 'Nobody's kid brother' said the publicity, and the customers agreed.
Production in that first year was close to a quarter of a million. It was marketed in two main series, the basic V100 and the rather more up-market V200, identified by more decorative brightwork and with interior trim colors to match the outside paintwork. There were the annual changes to the Valiant and in 1962 the more sporting Signet 200 appeared as a two door hardtop. In keeping with the performance image, there were bucket seats. When in the following season a convertible Valiant appeared, that too was offered as a Signet 200 with bucket seats replacing the bench found in the standard line. In 1964 the Valiant was given its first V8 power, the 273 cu. in. series providing 180bhp. In 1965 came the Commando 273 engine. Compression ratio was up to 10.5:1, and there were other specification changes bringing total output to 235bhp. The extra power was matched by a handling package and in this form the Signet 200 convertible was an attractive medium size specialist car that has gone on to stir a consistent interest amongst old-car collectors.
Mr. Petitt states that this Valiant was sold to an Admiral's wife. In the mid 1960s, she traded it in to Pettit for a new Plymouth Duster. Since then the Valiant has been repainted and fitted with a new set of tires, carpets, new old stock chrome and is described as in good running condition.
WITHOUT RESERVE