Haugland J
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Quick Question: In 1965 did Plymouth ever put 273 commando's into their Valiant Convertibles?
1965 Valiant Convertible with a 273 commando?
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Yes, you could get the commando motor in a 65 Valiant, but you had to order it, it was not a standard option.
66 Commando Convertible, special ordered by an exec from a scaffolding company in Georgia.
66 Commando Convertible, special ordered by an exec from a scaffolding company in Georgia.
The Commando 273/235 (and its cousin the Charger 273/235) was available in any body style EXCEPT the wagon, even 4 doors, base models, etc
Haugland J
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Does anybody know howw many 1965 valiant convertibles were ordered with a 273 commando?
I don’t have the numbers for ‘65 and the ‘66 numbers I have don’t specify exactly how many were convertibles.
Total ‘65 convertibles:
Signet 2,578
“200” 2,768
Total ‘66 convertibles:
Signet 2,507
1966 Valiants with 273 Commando:
792 with 313 of those with a 4-speed manual
I would think the ‘65 production numbers would be pretty similar.
Total ‘65 convertibles:
Signet 2,578
“200” 2,768
Total ‘66 convertibles:
Signet 2,507
1966 Valiants with 273 Commando:
792 with 313 of those with a 4-speed manual
I would think the ‘65 production numbers would be pretty similar.
I just saw this thread. I can look at some numbers tomorrow.
Not too much info available for 65's. I have no breakdowns for convertibles or Commando 273's. Sorry
Haugland J
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Ya I didn't expect much, I just have heard a rumor that only 8 1965 Plymouth valiant convertibles came with the commando 273 and no records were made because they were special orders and Plymouth never confirmed them. So I wanted to confirm its validity. Thanks for looking though.
No #s are available on factory production
There has been stories of a fire at Chrysler headquarters back in the 60's where the records were destroyed. I have no reason to disbelieve this. THere isn't much info about the cars of the early 60's because of that.
Haugland J
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Interesting, I guess we will never know then.
I get a lot of my information from the Galen Govier books.
Haugland J
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Interesting, is he like a mopar historian?
Absolutely. He is a Mopar Guru as far as specs an info.
Haugland J
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Hm, might have to look some of his books up then, I'm always down to learn a thing or two.
The production numbers for 1966 are from one of Galen Govier’s books.
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