Vehicle Description
This funky little 1964 Plymouth Valiant is the kind of car that you
rarely see anymore. An incredible survivor with ridiculously low
mileage that's been well-maintained and impeccably cared for since
new, just like a regular member of the family. And with highly
appealing Lightly Turquoise paint, a robust slant-six with a
smooth-shifting push-button automatic, and those unique good looks,
it's a very affordable way to stand out in a crowd without needing
to resort to big engines and ostentatious chrome.
Chrysler wasn't afraid to take chances with their styling in the
1960s, and this Valiant has that unusual look that gets a lot of
attention today simply because you don't see them very often. Heck,
you didn't even see them that often in 1964. But when you did, cars
with unique designs and styling like this on always left an
indelible mark. Fortunately, this 2-owner, 30k actual mile time
capsule has always been treated like the baby in the family, and it
looks far better than you'd expect for a car in this price range.
It has always been garage-kept, so you know it's straight, and it
still wears its original coat of Light Turquoise paint - an almost
unheard-of highlight on a car of this vintage. There are certainly
a few flaws and signs of use acquired through the years (after all,
the car has been driven 30k miles over the course 56 years) but
nothing that stands out as troublesome, and a professional
cut/buff/wax job would really restore some former glory in the
finish. Good gaps and factory panel alignment come from all that
clean living and preservation as well, and if you didn't know
better, you'd almost think that the cool grille was a custom piece.
In fact, all the trim is 100% stock and intact, and although it too
shows some understandable signs of age, you'd never guess the age
because it still shines up great against the light blue bodywork.
But that's an easy thing to forgive on a car that looks this good
and drives this well.
With comfortable two-tone cloth bench seats and bright, lively
dash, this Valiant has a cozy yet sporty feel inside. Because this
is a V200 Deluxe Model Valiant, the car comes equipped with fancier
seat fabric, ornate door panels, and quality carpeting with a
better insulated pile and weave. You'll find it easy to get
comfortable behind the original steering wheel thanks to rather
spacious accommodations in the cabin, and with a push button
automatic transmission and factory A/C (upgraded to use R134a
refrigerant but needs service to operate 100%), long distance
cruising is certainly on the menu. The wide array of dials, knobs,
and switches on the dash is very 1960s, and we particularly love
the crisp, clear gauges inside the bright silver bezel, especially
because it pops out beautifully from the light blue dash. In fact,
all the components are perfectly laid inside silver bezels,
reminding us that Chrysler was the undisputed king of flashy
cockpit and dash design in the 1960s. Nice, right? The original
wheel includes a silver horn ring and proper Valiant center cap,
which gives it an upscale feel inside and even the original AM/FM
radio is still in the dash. The nice carpets are still protected by
the original floormats, there's a taut original headliner above,
and a practically untouched rear seat make this a great place to
spend some time. Out back the trunk is finished to stock specs,
with an original mat that probably hasn't seen anything dirtier
than a picnic basket in all these years.
Don't underestimate Chrysler's larger, sportier 225 cubic inch
slant-6, because in the featherweight Valiant, this factory
optional six-banger delivers surprising performance. It's silky
smooth and looks 100% correct sitting there in the engine bay
laying on its side. It's dressed in factory red engine enamel and
wears a correct air cleaner and 'Super 225' decal. Service access
is great and it's nice to see that everything is factory correct,
sans the upgraded A/C compressor. In the last two years, the
current owner has serviced a laundry list of components, further
proof that this Valiant has always been treated like royalty.
There's a good hit of low-end torque right off the line that
develops into a sewing machine smooth ride at higher speed, and
there's plenty of power to flip this lightweight Mopar in and out
of the corners. Underneath it's as clean as you'd expect after a
lifetime of proper care from only two conscientious owners,
exhaling through a correct single exhaust system that has a nice
6-cylinder purr. Drum brakes at all four corners are plenty for the
lightweight little 2-door and ride quality is great thanks to
Chrysler's torsion bar front suspension. Factory wheel covers and
185/80/13 Goodyear whitewall tires add a correct finishing touch on
this beautiful survivor.
With only two owners since new, this 30,491 actual mileage Valiant
is one of the most preserved survivors you'll ever find. And with
conscientious ownership and lots of recent maintenance, this little
Mopar is ready for another 60 years of easy living. Call today!
