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1962 Plymouth Valiant V-100 4-Dr. Sedan

The V-100 served as the entry-level Valiant compact and competed directly with Ford Falcon and Chevrolet Corvair in the growing economy car market.
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170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Plymouth Valiant V-100

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 1 Valiant 6-Cylinder
Series Code 1 V-100/Savoy
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 1 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 101719 Unit #101719

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelValiant V-100
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1

Original Specifications (Matched to: Valiant)

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1962
Headroom front37.9
Headroom rear37.4
Height53.3
Legroom front42.8
Legroom rear39.8
Length183.7
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase106.5
Width70.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)