Whats the difference between AP5 and AP6 Valiant?

Whats the difference between AP5 and AP6 Valiant?

Overview. The Valiant AP6 was released in March 1965, replacing the Chrysler Valiant AP5. The basic styling was carried over from the AP5 but differed in having a new split grille, a new bonnet and new front mudguards. A coupe utility variant was added to the range in April 1965 and marketed as the Valiant Wayfarer.

What is a AP5 Valiant?

The Chrysler AP5 Valiant is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1963 to 1965. It was the third Chrysler Valiant model to be produced in Australia.

What brand is a Valiant car?

Chrysler Valiant
The Chrysler Valiant was a full-size car which was sold by Chrysler Australia between 1962 and 1981. Initially a rebadged locally assembled Plymouth Valiant from the United States, from the second generation launched in 1963, the Valiant was fully manufactured in Australia.

What is the difference between the Chrysler Valiant AP5 and AP6?

The Valiant AP6 was released in March 1965, replacing the Chrysler Valiant AP5. The basic styling was carried over from the AP5 but differed in having a new split grille, a new bonnet and new front mudguards.

How many AP5 Valiants were sold in Australia?

Almost 50,000 AP5s were sold before being replaced in March 1965 by the AP6 range. It remained available for only a year yet 43,434 of this popular local Chrysler were sold and they remain easy to find. These models were the first Australian Valiants to offer a station wagon which, like Ford’s Falcon, featured a wind-down tailgate window.

Is the Valiant AP6 a Regal V8?

Although it utilized Regal trim and equipment, the V8 was marketed as the Valiant V8, not as a Valiant Regal V8. The Valiant AP6 was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupé utility body styles in ten models.

What are the features of an AP6 V8?

Original AP6 V8 wider rims, spare and factory jack. The body is rust free and beautiful. No rust anywhere. Vinyl roof, door cards, back seat and passenger seat very good, drivers has 2 rips. Hood lining although dated is excellent. Currently registered and drives/stops beautifully and never gets hot. Brisbane, QLD car.