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Chrysler SV1

Chrysler had introduced the Valiant into the Australian market in 1962 with the RV1 model built in Adelaide from completely knocked down (CKD) kits made in Canada. The Valiant SV1 was the second Valiant produced in Australia from 1962 to 1963, and was simply assembled from American Plymouth Valiant (Chrysler A-body) parts. Differences from the RV1 model were minimal and that model had only been sold for ten weeks. It was offered in sedan on a 106.5-inch wheelbase. Body styles were solely a 4-door sedan, 5-door estate and a coupe utility. There was a single 3.7-litre six cylinder engine.

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Chrysler Valiant S 1962. Chrysler introduced the Valiant as the R-type (RV1) in January 1962 assembled from Canadian CKD kits. In March 1962 the S-type (SV1) was introduced with modest styling and mechanical changes.

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Chrysler Valiant S 1962 - badge on boot lid

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Chrysler Valiant S 1962. For the SV1 model from March 1962 the word 'VALIANT' was printed at the top of the grille (the same as for the Plymouth Valiant in America)

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Chrysler Valiant S 1962. With body panels being shipped from the Canadian Plymouth plant and assembled in Adelaide, the Valiant SV1 ran the same slant-six (canted over by 30 degrees to give a lower bonnet line) 3,682cc engine. V8 engines followed slowly in Australia.

Chrysler Valiant S 1962 front

Chrysler Valiant S 1962, assembled from Canadian built Plymouth Valiant kits, it was powered by a
3,682cc slant-six engine.

Chrysler Valiant S 1962 rear

Chrysler Valiant S 1962. Completely Knocked down (CKD) Canadian kits of the Plymouth Valiant were assembled in Adelaide for the Valiant SV1. The body was a Chrysler A-body that was shared with the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart (with styling differences)

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