Plymouth Valiant in Context
The first Valiant of 1960 had been a bold, almost baroque design that divided opinion. Chrysler's response for 1963 was a squarer, calmer body on the same basic compact platform, competing directly with the Ford Falcon and Chevrolet Chevy II. The Valiant shared its engineering with the Dodge Dart and continued to rely on Chrysler's overhead-valve inline six, famous for its slanted installation and reputation for durability. This generation also introduced a small V8 option partway through the run, giving the Valiant a performance credibility that the compact class had largely lacked.
Understanding 2 generation
This catalog documents the 2 generation across three body styles, all spanning 1963 to 1966: the Cabrio, the Estate 5-door wagon and the Sedan 2-doors. The convertible is the rarest and most collectible today, while the wagon offered practical family space on a short footprint. Because Chrysler updated trim names such as V-100, V-200 and Signet from year to year, it helps to check the model year alongside the body style when comparing entries. Plymouth Valiant dimensions changed little across these four years, so most variations between listed modifications will relate to engine and transmission choices rather than the body itself.