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LBJ, The British Invasion, and the mildly refreshed Valiant for 1964...

This is a grad-school throwback to an old Plymouth Barracuda ad called "Shortcut". This time though, it's my brother's 1964 Valiant. This time though, you determine the body color! Pick from a plethora of colors for a shirt or break out the markers on a new notebook or sticker.

Hot off its initial release, the Valiant received some minor cosmetic changes and introduced a two-door and hardtop version to the line-up.

The humble D-100 provided a great truck at a bargain price.

As the storm clouds of the gas crisis started to rise in the early 70s, American car companies shifted their advertising away from strictly performance and toward build quality.

Fun Fact: Nascar had a compact class for a brief stint (1960-61). During it's short run, Valiants trounced the competition with their Hyper-Pak slant sixes.

The Bicentennial signaled the end of Duster's six-year run in the Valiant line-up.

Fun Fact: Nascar had a compact class for a brief stint (1960-61). During it's short run, Valiants trounced the competition with their Hyper-Pak slant sixes.

The humble D-100 provided a great truck at a bargain price.

Valiant was touted as a stylish, economical choice for the gas-crisis era.

1974 brought about the last variation of the Valiant moniker as it became a rebadged Dart. (Wikipedia)

Fun Fact: Nascar had a compact class for a brief stint (1960-61). During it's short run, Valiants trounced the competition with their Hyper-Pak slant sixes.

For 1965 - Barracuda gained some performance in the form of the 273 Commando V-8 and Formula S Package

The original Flying-V Design (featuring Mike's Classic Car Shop License Plate)

1962 would be the last year for the first generation Valiant design. This particular year was lauded for Outstanding Design by the Society of Illustrators.

Based off the Valiant logo from a 1960's Commercial

LBJ, The British Invasion, and a mildly updated Valiant for 1964!

1965 brought mild styling changes...and the not-so-mild 273 Commando small block!

LBJ, The British Invasion, and the mildly refreshed Valiant for 1964...

A chronological history of America's small, but mighty Valiant

Celebrating the unsung hero of 1960's compacts...

1966 would be the last year for Barracuda to wear the Valiant badge (and another four years until another muscle car would brandish the humble moniker).

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"

The humble D-100 provided a great truck at a bargain price.

Sport this '76 classic in this funky green!

Sport this '76 classic in light gold!

Sport this '76 classic in sunstone!

Sport this '76 classic in medium gold!

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"

1972 began the era of the affectionately-named "Tin-Nose Truck"