Valiant Spotters Guide

The VC Valiant was introduced in March 1966 and although it was basically the same car as its predecessor the AP6 underneath, the body was extensively restyled with sharp, squared-off edges and corners clearly influenced by Chrysler in the United States. The car looked more modern, as well as longer and lower in appearance when in fact it was the same length as the AP5 and AP6.

The front now had a full-width horizontal grille while the rear was also much squarer with vertical taillights.

The VC had higher standard equipment levels, and new safety features were offered. In late 1966 front disc brakes became optional on V8 models.

The Valiant was again offered as a standard or Regal sedan, a standard or Regal Safari station wagon, and Wayfarer utility versions. The V8 engined cars were named 'Valiant V8/Safari V8'; they were essentially trimmed and optioned per Regal specifications.

From 1966 onwards, Chrysler Australia provided right hand drive cars for export. The VC Valiant was the first Australian Valiant to become available in Britain, which was announced at the October 1966 London Motor Show. The models available were given British names (the Australian names are in italics).

• Medium Saloon Valiant
• Medium Safari Estate Car Valiant Safari station wagon
• Regal Highline Saloon Automatic Valiant Regal
• Regal Highline Safari Valiant Regal Safari station wagon
• Premium V8 Saloon Valiant V8
• Premium Safari Estate Car Valiant Safari V8 station wagon

65,634 VC Valiants were built.