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1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet

Valiant Signet, V8 1965 Valiant (NICB 1965.pdf p44: Valiant body type 4).
Confidence 75% This VIN's plant code (4) is not listed in period references, so the assembly plant is unknown; the make, series and model year are decoded normally.
V454503238
273 CID V8 (180 HP)
Engine
Unknown Plant (4)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code V Barracuda 8-Cylinder
Series Code 4 Signet/Satellite/Sport Fury
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code 4 Unknown Plant (4)
Serial Number 503238 Unit #503238

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelValiant Signet
Year1965
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

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

Engine 273 CID V8 (180 HP)
Horsepower180 HP
Displacement273 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression8.8:1
Engine 273 CID V8 (235 HP)
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement273 CID
Carburetor4 BC
Compression10.5:1

Original Specifications (Matched to: Valiant)

Bodystyle lifespan1963 through 1966
Headroom front38.2
Headroom rear37.2
Height54.4
Legroom front40.1
Legroom rear35.0
Length188.2
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase106.0
Width70.1

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)