class in 1972. Chrysler's policy was to race "Australian made" product, which meant the race cars ran six-cylinder engines equipped with triple Weber carburettors and 3-speed gearboxes. Even skilled driving and good engineering could not defeat Ford's legendary Falcon GTHO Phase III with its V8. In New Zealand, however, the Chryslers proved to be virtually unbeatable from 1971 to 1979 at the famous B&H 500-mile (later 1000 km) series at Pukekohe Park Raceway. The most successful drivers were Leo Leonard and Jim Little, who still races his Valiants (mostly pre-65 class). See also Plymouth Valiant Dodge Dart Chrysler VIP Chrysler by Chrysler Chrysler Valiant Charger Chrysler Australia Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited References External links IMCDB: Chrysler Valiants in movies and TV shows 1962valiants.com Australian Valiant history at Fastlane.com.au Australia Valiants valiantpacers.com – devoted to all Valiant Pacers E55 Chargers The Valiant InfoBase – Australian Reference Centre & Register Cars of Australia Chrysler Valiant Valiant 1960s cars 1970s cars 1980s cars