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1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Signet was Valiant's premium sporty compact with bucket seats and distinctive styling that previewed the 1964 Barracuda.
1422011698
170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Unknown Plant (2)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 1 Valiant 6-Cylinder
Series Code 4 Valiant Signet/Sport Fury
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 2 Unknown Plant (2)
Serial Number 011698 Unit #011698

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelValiant Signet
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

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

Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1

Original Specifications (Matched to: Valiant)

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1962
Headroom front37.9
Headroom rear37.4
Height53.3
Legroom front42.8
Legroom rear39.8
Length183.7
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase106.5
Width70.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)