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1962

RV1 Valiant

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1008 Made, 608 Push Button Auto.

400 models with 3 on the floor. The Chrysler Valiant (RV1) is an automobile which was produced in Australia from January 1962 to March 1962 by Chrysler Australia. It was the first Australian Chrysler Valiant Model.

The Valiant RV1 (or Valiant R Series) was launched in Australia in January 1962. Completely knocked down (CKD) packs were imported from Windsor in Canada, bodies were painted at Chrysler Australia's Mile End facility and final assembly was undertaken at Tonsley Park.

The Australian model comprised a combination of US Valiant V100 base model and V200 deluxe model components.

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RV1

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Chrysler Australia

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