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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.
Shown as 1962 Plymouth Valiant V-100, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
1122778296
170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Unknown Plant (2)
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Plymouth Valiant V-100

This VIN also matches

This VIN's format is shared with another manufacturer's numbering scheme. Without more information about the actual vehicle, we can't tell which decode is correct.

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 1 Valiant 6-Cylinder
Series Code 1 V-100/Savoy
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 2 Unknown Plant (2)
Serial Number 778296 Unit #778296

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelValiant V-100
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraClassic 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)