1969 Chrysler Valiant VF review from Australia and New Zealand
"Serious rice hunter!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine required a rebuild when I got it. I drove it for a while with bad compression.
Got full rebuild on the original 225 slant and it was a weapon.
General comments?
I bought the car in 1990 on the side of the road for 2 grand. The guy who owned was a panel beater so the body was great, new Spring Gold metallic, very straight. Drove it for a few years and rebuilt the slant six due too bad compression. Then I sold the drive train and put it in storage until now.
It is being rebuilt completely including new Dodge 360 Magnum and 4 speed auto. All new suspension and rubber and new paint job.
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| Bargain oldie |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9L Magnum V8 EFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Magna |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2004 |