In the late fifties, Plymouth wished to enter the compact car market which, in the US, was still a relatively niche market. It debuted the Plymouth Valiant in 1960 to target this market. The Valiant model range comprised a four-door sedan and wagon, and a two-door sedan and hardtop. After three model years, the second-generation debuted in 1963 and introduced a convertible to the mix, as well as the range-topping Signet trim, which included a vinyl-covered roof. The Valiant was popular in the US and Canada, as well as select overseas markets, and even ran a factory team of two-door sedans at the 1965 SCCA Manufacturers’ Rally Championship. Here, we have a 1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible that has undergone a full restoration and rebuild six years ago, with a scant 200 miles since then. Hocanson Speed and Power are reported to have done the rebuild, and this car hails from New York. It’s a numbers-matching car, and the Valiant is now gaining status as a desirable car, as well as collector’s item so this would be a prudent buy for the discerning collector.
The Elwood Engel-penned exterior saw much change for the second generation, with a sharpening of lines and creases, and a general nip-and-tuck. This 1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible is dressed in gloriously lustrous black with a contrasting white convertible top that is reported to have been redone. It sits on 15” US Mag Indy wheels, wrapped in 205/60-profile tires all round. All the chrome bits are present and correct, as is the badging. The interior is black, and seats four adults. The thin-rimmed steering wheel features the Valiant logo on the boss, and the art-deco-style Valiant Transaudio push-button radio is installed in the center of the dash.
Engines on the second-generation Valiant were a mix of V6 and V8 powerplants, and this 1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible comes with the highest powerplant offered, the 273ci (4.5L) V8. Fed through a 2bbl carb, the engine is rated for 180hp. It drives the rear wheels through a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission. This car has had many mechanical parts refreshed and replaced, including the aforementioned engine and transmission rebuild, a radiator and engine flush, a MIS1000 exhaust pipe installed, replaced thermostat gasket, radiator and heater hoses, new oil pump and screen, new transmission seal, and new water pump, among others. Four original wheels, tires, and wheel covers will be included in the sale.
-Car Location: New York
-Restoration completed about 6 years ago
-Less than 200 miles on the build
-Hocanson Speed & Power did the build
-Repainted at the time of the build 6 years ago
-Engine and transmission rebuilt
-Reported to be a numbers matching car
-Convertible top redone
-MIS1000 exhaust pipe installed
-Thermostat gasket
-Radiator hose
-Heater hose
-Coolant hose
-Radiator cleaned and flushed
-Engine block and parts cleaned
-2 BBL Carb
-Rebuilt heads and block
-New oil pump/screen
-Cylinder head plug
-New Transmission seal
-New water pump
-Over $5,000 in recent service and maintenance
-Automatic transmission
-15" US Mag Indy wheels
-Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max
-205/60R 15 Front Tire
-205/60R 15 Rear Tire
-4 original wheels, tires, and wheel covers included in the sale
Closely associated with the Valiant, the Scamp was popular and remains a desirable vehicle, renowned for its looks and affordable power. Originally featuring either a 225 Slant-Six or 318 V8, this particular 1971 Plymouth Scamp comes with a 340ci engine swapped within; the current owner reports the swapped engine has only 2,500 miles to its name, although the car reportedly has 27,000 miles on the clock. With a number of performance enhancements as well as some upgrades on the visuals, this particular 1971 Scamp looks fresh, despite its age or name. Because the car was only in production for a short run, and the aesthetic of the vehicle itself, the Scamp has become a highly desirable vehicle, and now you have the chance to be a proud owner of a car that is better than ever before.
A much sought-after vehicle these days is the Plymouth Valiant. This vehicle whose price is ever increasing on a daily basis is a must have car for classic American automotive enthusiasts and collectors. Initially produced as the Valiant by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation in 1960. It was Chrysler’s first and most successful compact car. The Valiant was known over half of the world with sales in all continents (except Antarctica, of course). What made the Plymouth Valiant so popular was its stupendous durability and reliability. It was one of Chryslers best selling vehicle in the 60’s and 70’s. Road & Track magazine has referred to the car to be “one of the best all-around domestic cars”. This is a 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp with just 90,000 miles on the clock, coming from Alabama.
In the late fifties, Plymouth wished to enter the compact car market which, in the US, was still a relatively niche market. It debuted the Plymouth Valiant in 1960 to target this market. The Valiant model range comprised a four-door sedan and wagon, and a two-door sedan and hardtop. After three model years, the second-generation debuted in 1963 and introduced a convertible to the mix, as well as the range-topping Signet trim, which included a vinyl-covered roof. The Valiant was popular in the US and Canada, as well as select overseas markets, and even ran a factory team of two-door sedans at the 1965 SCCA Manufacturers’ Rally Championship. Here, we have a 1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible that has undergone a full restoration and rebuild six years ago, with a scant 200 miles since then. Hocanson Speed and Power are reported to have done the rebuild, and this car hails from New York. It’s a numbers-matching car, and the Valiant is now gaining status as a desirable car, as well as collector’s item so this would be a prudent buy for the discerning collector.
Automakers don’t do silly things anymore. Like, say, create a muscle car and name it after a beloved cartoon character. Or spend a significant sum of money to buy the naming rights from the intellectual property holder of said character. Or spend even more money after that to develop a horn that sounds just like that character’s jaunty cry. That’s what Plymouth did in the Sixties, with the Road Runner. They paid Warner Brothers US$50,000 to license their Road Runner character’s name and likeness. Then, they spent a further $10,000 to develop a horn that said “Beep Beep” just like the character did on screen. Was it a success? You bet! In fact, if not for the Malaise Era’s impending arrival and renewed focus on fuel economy and emissions, the Road Runner might have run a little bit longer than 1980. Today, we have a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner for sale from Jacksonville, Florida. With a nice 383ci V8, an automatic gearbox and an aftermarket head unit from Pioneer, this 42,228-mile machine is a fine catch for a savvy collector of American classics – or someone who wants to start a collection.
Plymouth may no longer be around, but this storied American auto brand that was under Chrysler’s umbrella will perhaps be best remembered for their Road Runner muscle car. It may seem comical, naming a muscle car after a cartoon character – the Road Runner from the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote cartoons by Warner Brothers. It might seem even more comical that Plymouth paid $50,000 to Warner Brothers to license the name for the car. And it might seem ridiculous that they spent an extra $10,000 merely to develop a horn that made the signature “Beep Beep” sound of the Road Runner from the cartoons. Remember, all this was in Sixties money, so you can do some calculations and see how much was actually spent by Plymouth to get this iconic muscle car as right as possible. Today, Road Runners are highly desirable, so we’re glad that one has come our way. This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner hails from Pittsburgh and has got a 383ci V8 engine under its hood. If you’d like to catch this bird, give us a call or shoot us a DM right now – don’t call the coyote who clearly needs some coaching.
Beep Beep! Move over, it’s the Road Runner! Named after the lovable Warner Brothers character from the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons, Plymouth reportedly paid $50,000 to Warner Brothers for the right to use the Road Runner name and likeness. They spent a further $10,000 on development of a signature “Beep Beep” horn as well! Needless to say, the Road Runner was a massive success and remains one of America’s most loved muscle cars to this day. Now, we have a chance for one lucky enthusiast to get their hands on a massively upgraded 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Restomod from Milford, Pennsylvania. With its 440ci V8, Tremec TK500 5-speed manual transmission and Holley Six Pack Tri-Power system, this is one speedy car!
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