"7" Plymouth's You Just Had to Have.

Paul Ceasrine · 07-14-2010, 02:49 PM

Mark,
The 273/235HP Commando is allowed in the 65' and 66' Valiant Station wagons in the NHRA books,
But it was not available from the factory.
The 273/180HP 2-barrel was the top of the line for the wagons.
The 4-speed transmission and 8 3/4" posi-rear were both available options, though.
The early Plymouth ads recommended the 8 3/4" posi as a safety package, not a performance package rear.
It was said to be the 'right choice for slick roads, to keep your family safe".
Also recommended, the "Hurst" shifter and 4-speed transmission, "to ensure proper gear selection in difficult driving conditions".
Not one mention of performance. Funny wording in those 'safety first brochures'
WJ

You can see the "Prince Valiant" 4-door Valiant on the Dover site.
Under the Centolanza's thread. Lou Centolanza also ran a 65' Valiant V-200 273/235HP in 66', in E/SA. In 67' it ran in D/SA and ran on the record 13.54.
Quick little A-Bodies for that time. They ate up the 65' 327 SS Malibu cars.
PC

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Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: "7" Plymouth's You Just Had to Have. Mark, The 273/235HP Commando is allowed in the 65' and 66' Valiant Station wagons in the NHRA books, But it was not available from the factory. The 273/180HP 2-barrel was the top of the line for the wagons. The 4-speed transmission and 8 3/4" posi-rear were both available options, though. The early Plymouth ads recommended the 8 3/4" posi as a safety package, not a performance package rear. It was said to be the 'right choice for slick roads, to keep your family safe". Also recommended, the "Hurst" shifter and 4-speed transmission, "to ensure proper gear selection in difficult driving conditions". Not one mention of performance. Funny wording in those 'safety first brochures' WJ You can see the "Prince Valiant" 4-door Valiant on the Dover site. Under the Centolanza's thread. Lou Centolanza also ran a 65' Valiant V-200 273/235HP in 66', in E/SA. In 67' it ran in D/SA and ran on the record 13.54. Quick little A-Bodies for that time. They ate up the 65' 327 SS Malibu cars. PC Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 07-14-2010 at 03:20 PM.