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Quiz about Australian Chryslers 1 1960s Valiants

Australian Chryslers #1: 1960s Valiants Quiz

How well do you know your Aussie Chryslers?

A multiple-choice quiz by valgal. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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valgal

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6 mins

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Quiz #
185,276

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The "Q" Series Valiant, was first *seen* in Australia in what year? Hint

1958

1961

1960

1959

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Question 2 of 10

2. Only one Q-series Valiant was imported into Australia in 1960, what happened to it after it was sold? Hint

It was wrapped around a tree

It was denied vehicle registration because it was left-hand-drive

It became a display car in Australian Motoring Museum

It was sent back to the U.S.

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Q-series never took off in Australia because it was difficult to convert the American cars to right-hand-drive. Why was it difficult? Hint

The parts required were not in production yet

The slant of the engine ruled out a gearbox move

The converted cars were not eligible for Australian registration

No-one in Australia had the skills to convert the cars to right-hand-drive

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which early sedan had a quarter mile time of 19.5 seconds and a top speed of 145 km/h? Hint

Q-Series

R-Series

S-Series

None of these

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Question 5 of 10

5. What feature became an option in late 1961 production Valiants, stayed as an option in 1962, and was dropped in 1963? Hint

Power windows

Bucket seats

An aluminum 225

4-speed manual

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Valiant was known to have a larger gas tank, better braking, lower maintenance, and a three on the column manual transmission? (10,009 of these cars were made.) Hint

R-Series

S-Series

AP5

AP6

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does AP5 stands for? Hint

American Production 5

A-bodied Production 1965

Australian Protocol 1965

Australian Production 5

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does March 1965 signify? Hint

Release of the AP5 Regal

Release of the first of the V-series

Release of the first Valiant stationwagon

Release of the AP6

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Question 9 of 10

9. What model Valiant did Chrysler sell 49,440 of in 22 months? Hint

AP6

S-Series

AP5

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Question 10 of 10

10. The styling of which "modern" Chrysler vehicle has been strongly influenced by Australian R- and S-series Valiants? Hint

2005 Chrysler 300C

2004 PT Cruiser

2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster

2000 Chrysler Neon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The "Q" Series Valiant, was first *seen* in Australia in what year?

Answer: 1959

The Q-series Valiant was imported from the States in 1959 (although it was referred to as a 1960 model.)

2. Only one Q-series Valiant was imported into Australia in 1960, what happened to it after it was sold?

Answer: It was wrapped around a tree

A single car was imported in 1960 for evaluation, but after it was sold it was wrapped around a tree (http://www.valiant.org/ausval.html)

3. The Q-series never took off in Australia because it was difficult to convert the American cars to right-hand-drive. Why was it difficult?

Answer: The slant of the engine ruled out a gearbox move

The first Valiants to make the market were the R-series.

4. Which early sedan had a quarter mile time of 19.5 seconds and a top speed of 145 km/h?

Answer: R-Series

The R-Series was said to put out twice the horsepower as the then popular Holden.

5. What feature became an option in late 1961 production Valiants, stayed as an option in 1962, and was dropped in 1963?

Answer: An aluminum 225

The 225 cid Slant Six became an option mid-1961, with the aluminum 225 later that same year.

6. Which Valiant was known to have a larger gas tank, better braking, lower maintenance, and a three on the column manual transmission? (10,009 of these cars were made.)

Answer: S-Series

10,009 S-Series were made as opposed to the mere 1,009 R-series.

7. What does AP5 stands for?

Answer: Australian Production 5

The AP5 took over in 1963

8. What does March 1965 signify?

Answer: Release of the AP6

Competition for Chrysler was stronger in 1965, because the AP6 was heavier and lost it's speed advantage.

9. What model Valiant did Chrysler sell 49,440 of in 22 months?

Answer: AP5

Chrysler couldn't build enough AP5s to meet demand

10. The styling of which "modern" Chrysler vehicle has been strongly influenced by Australian R- and S-series Valiants?

Answer: 2005 Chrysler 300C

The Chrysler 300C has the long hood, prominent grille, and low roofline of earlier Chryslers.

Source: Author valgal

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