Restored approximately 25 years ago by a Vietnam veteran
Recently owned by a Spanish lawyer before current ownership
Unique space-age styling with no central pillars
Aftermarket air conditioning unit installed and functional
Kept under cover in a garage
The Appeal
When Plymouth introduced the Valiant, they did so with space-age atomic styling and an eye toward a new market. The brilliantly Americana-named Chrysler president, Lester Lum "Tex" Colbert, tapped the equally Americana-named Virgil Exner to design a compact car that could outpace the Volkswagen Beetle and the AM Rambler. The result was one of the most successful US autos of the 60s and 70s—lauded as one of the most practical day-to-day cars for the true-blue American. Cue the Stars and Stripes!
Needless to say, an American 'compact' from this era is still a large car by European standards, and they’re a rare sight this side of the Atlantic. This example sits in the car-friendly climate of Spain, having been restored by a Vietnam veteran in the USA until it entered the ownership of a Spanish lawyer. The current owner has invested in maintaining its condition, ensuring it remains a reliable, capable classic. IMG_6317 David Greenan.jpeg5.68 MB
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1962
Restored approximately 25 years ago by a Vietnam veteran
Previously owned by a Spanish lawyer before current ownership
Current owner has focused on maintaining the car and reports no mechanical issues in their ownership
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