A totally iconic Aussie classic, the Chrysler Valiant has always been a popular choice for Kiwi motoring enthusiasts — but how well do you know the history behind the Valiant? Challenge your knowledge of the marque in our quiz below. And don’t forget to pass it on to your mates and put them to the test too!
9 April, 2026
The owner of this 1978 GTV, Stephen Perry, with only a skerrick of wishful thinking, says through half-closed eyes, “It is not dissimilar to the Maserati Khamsin”.
The nose is particularly trim and elegant from all angles, featuring cut-outs for the headlights echoing Alfa’s own exotic Montreal. The body is unfussy, lean with lots of glass, and the roofline shows a faint family resemblance — although on a much more angular car — to the curved waistline of the earlier 105s. The slightly hunched rear means there’s much more space in the rear seats than in the cramped rear of 105s — very much a 2+2 — and a generous boot. These more severe lines are not quite as endearing as the 105’s but they are still classy and clearly European.
