Chrysler Valiant (VF)

The Chrysler VF Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1969 to 1970.[2] It was released in March 1969, replacing the Chrysler VE Valiant.[2]

Chrysler VF Valiant
Chrysler Valiant Pacer 225 sedan
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler Australia
Also calledDodge utility[1]
ProductionMarch 1969 to February 1970[2]
AssemblyTonsley Park, Australia
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan[2]
2-door hardtop[2]
5-door station wagon[2]
2-door coupe utility[2]
LayoutFR layout[2]
RelatedChrysler VF VIP
Powertrain
Engine225 cu in (3.7 L) I6[2]
318 cu in (5.2 L) V8[2]
Transmission3 speed manual[2]
3 speed automatic[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase108.0 inches (2743 mm) (sedan)[2]
Length192.3 inches (4885 mm) (sedan)[2]
Width69.7 inches (1770 mm) (sedan)[2]
Height55.0 inches (1397 mm) (sedan)[2]
Curb weight2950 lb (1338 kg) (sedan)[2]
Chronology
PredecessorChrysler VE Valiant
SuccessorChrysler VG Valiant

Changes

The VF Valiant was a facelifted version of the VE Valiant, featuring four new quarter panels, new lights and a new grille.[3] Parking and indicator lights were now mounted above the headlights.[3] Seating, safety features and soundproofing were improved,[4] Pacer and Regal 770 models were new and a hardtop body style was offered for the first time.[4]

The hardtop combined the VF Valiant front, from the A-pillar forward, with the rear of the US Dodge Dart.[3] This included the Dart floorpan with its 111-inch wheelbase.[3]

Coupe utilities retained the rear styling of the previous VE series with only the front styling revised.

Model range

The VF series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.[2]

  • Valiant sedan[2] (VF-M41)
  • Valiant hardtop[2] (VF-M23)
  • Valiant Safari wagon[2] (VF-M45)
  • Valiant Pacer sedan[2] (VF-S41)
  • Valiant Regal sedan[2] (VF-H41)
  • Valiant Regal hardtop[2] (VF-H23)
  • Valiant Regal Safari wagon[2] (VF- H45)
  • Valiant Regal 770 sedan[2] (VF-H41 shared with Regal)
  • Valiant Regal 770 hardtop[2] (VF-H23 shared with Regal)
  • Valiant utility[2] (VF-L20)
  • Valiant Wayfarer utility[2] (VF-M20)

The hardtop models were introduced in September 1969.[3] There were also 20 Pacer station wagons built. These show up in production records as model code VF-S45.[5]

  • Chrysler VF Valiant sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant hardtop
  • Chrysler VF Valiant hardtop (later model hubcaps)
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Pacer sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Pacer sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Hardtop
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal hardtop
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Safari wagon
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Safari wagon
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 hardtop
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 Hardtop
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Wayfarer utility
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Wayfarer utility

Dodge utility

A heavy duty variant[6] of the Valiant utility was marketed under the Dodge name.[1] (VF-E20)

  • Dodge VF utility

Engines and transmissions

Five engines were offered in the VF Valiant range.[2]

  • 145 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-six
  • 160 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) "High Performance" Slant-six
  • 175 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) "High Compression" Slant-six
  • 210 bhp 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8[2]
  • 230 bhp 318 cu in (5.2 L) "Fireball" V8[2]

The “High Compression” six was fitted to the Pacer and was not available in other models.[2] The "Fireball" V8 was standard on Regal 770 models.[2]

Two transmissions were available.[2]

  • Three speed manual[2]
  • Three speed "Torqueflite" automatic[2]

Chrysler VF VIP
Main article: Chrysler VIP

In May 1969 Chrysler Australia released the VF series Chrysler VIP[7] (VF-P41). The VIP had a 112-inch (2850 mm) wheelbase, which was 4 inches longer than that of the Valiant sedan.[2] The VIP was visually differentiated with a four headlight grille, unique tail-lights and a “limousine” rear window.[2] The car was badged and marketed as the “VIP by Chrysler”,[7] unlike the VE model, which was a Chrysler Valiant VIP.[2] The VIP station wagon was no longer offered.

  • Chrysler VF VIP sedan
  • Chrysler VF VIP sedan (non standard wheels)

Production and replacement

A total of 52,933 VF series models, including 3,721 VIPs, were built[8] prior to its replacement by the VG Valiant in March 1970.[2]

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See also

References
  1. Larry O'Toole, The God Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 200
  2. Elisabeth Tuckey & Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996
  3. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 139 to 142
  4. Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 106
  5. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, The History of Chrysler in Australia 1946-1981, page 409
  6. Valiant VF Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 21 July 2013
  7. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 235 to 236
  8. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, page 415
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