Chrysler Valiant (SV1)

The Chrysler Valiant (SV1) is an automobile which was produced in Australia from March 1962 to April 1963 by Chrysler Australia. It was the second Australian Chrysler Valiant model, replacing the RV1 (R series)

For a complete overview of all Chrysler Valiant models, see Chrysler Valiant.

Chrysler Valiant (SV1)
Chrysler Valiant (SV1)
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler Australia
Also calledPlymouth Valiant
ProductionMarch 1962 – April 1963[1]
AssemblyMile End, South Australia[2]
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan[1]
LayoutFR layout[1]
PlatformChrysler A platform
RelatedPlymouth Valiant
Powertrain
Engine225 cu in (3.7 L) I6[1]
Transmission3-speed manual[1]
3-speed automatic[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase106.5 in (2,705 mm)[1]
Length183.7 in (4,666 mm)[1]
Width70.4 in (1,788 mm)[1]
Height56.7 in (1,440 mm)[1]
Curb weight2,704 lb (1,227 kg)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorChrysler Valiant (RV1)[3]
SuccessorChrysler Valiant (AP5)[4]

Changes

The SV1 Valiant (or "S Series" [3]) was introduced in March 1962,[1] replacing the Chrysler Valiant (RV1)—also known as the "R Series"—only ten weeks after the release of its predecessor.[5] Like the RV1 it was essentially a US design just assembled in Australia.[4] It was an evolution of the previous model, featuring a revised radiator grille treatment with the name "Valiant" at the top.[5] The boot lid no longer included a non-functional spare wheel moulding and round tail-lights replaced the previous oblong units.[5] Mechanical changes included larger brakes, increased fuel tank capacity and a corrosion-resistant exhaust muffler.[3] A steering-column mounted gearshift replaced the floor-mounted shifter, however cars fitted with the automatic transmission option retained push-putton controls.[6]

Chrysler Valiant (SV1)

Model range

The Valiant SV1 was produced in two models:

Valiant SV1-2 manual sedan
Valiant SV1-4 automatic sedan

The SV1 was offered only in 4 door sedan form.[4] Like its predecessor, the SV1 was marketed as Valiant by Chrysler rather than as Chrysler Valiant.[7]

Engines and transmissions

The SV1 Valiant was offered only with the, 225-cubic-inch (3.7 L) capacity inline,[1] Slant-6 engine with a choice of three-speed manual transmission or three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission.[1]

Production and replacement

Some 10,009 SV1 Valiants were built prior to its replacement by the Chrysler AP5 Valiant in May 1963.[4] 4,513 of these were SV1-2 manual sedans and 5,496 were SV1-4 automatic sedans.[8]

New Zealand production

The SV1 was exported to New Zealand in 1963 and then assembled locally from knockdown kits from 1964 by Todd Motors in Petone, Wellington.[9]

References
  1. Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, pages 14 to 19
  2. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, page 349
  3. Chrysler Valiant S Series, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 1 December 2012
  4. Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 85
  5. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, page 107
  6. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, page 108
  7. Valiant by Chrysler (SV1) sales brochure, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 1 December 2012
  8. Great Ideas in Motion A History of Chrysler In Australia 1946-1981, Gavin Farmer, pg 414
  9. http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/chrysler.car.club.nz/Chrysler%20Restorers%20Club/Chrysler%20In%20NZ.html
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