The Chrysler Valiant (RV1) is an automobile which was produced in Australia from January 1962 to March 1962 by Chrysler Australia.[1] It was the first Australian Chrysler Valiant model.[1]
The Valiant RV1 (or Valiant R Series)[7] was launched in Australia in January 1962.[8] Completely knocked down (CKD) packs were imported from Windsor in Canada, bodies were painted at Chrysler Australia's Mile End facility and final assembly was undertaken at Tonsley Park.[2] The Australian model comprised a combination of US Valiant V100 base model and V200 deluxe model components.[9]