Original classic vintage white Mopar

This funky little 1964 Plymouth Valiant Signet convertible is the kind of car that we rarely see anymore, so we get very excited when one drives through our doors. And with appealing white paint, a robust slant-six with a quick-shifting automatic, and those unusual good looks, it's a very affordable way to stand out in a crowd without needing to resort to big engines and flashy chrome. Chrysler wasn't afraid to take chances with their styling in... the 1960s, and this Valiant has that unusual look that gets a lot of attention today simply because you don't see them very often. Fortunately, someone spent a lot of time babying and maintaining this car, because it looks far better than you'd expect for a car in this price range. It certainly isn't perfect, but it's very predictable. It hails from a good climate, so you know it's straight, and it wears a driver-grade coat of code W White paint that looks great when it's cruising down the coast. There are a few flaws (after all, the car has been driven and enjoyed) but nothing that stands out terribly and the white is indeed the original color. Good gaps come from clean living and if you didn't know better, you'd almost think that the cool grille was a custom piece. In fact, all the trim appears to be 100% stock and is intact. With twin bucket seats nestled right next to each other, this Valiant has a cozy yet sporty feel inside. The push-button automatic to the left of the dash is a simple and ahead-of its time design, so it's a no-nonsense feel, but you'll find it easy to get comfortable behind the wheel. The wide array of dials, knobs, and switches on the dash is very 1960s and we particularly like the auxiliary gauges under the dash that provide the driver with the engine's vitals. In fact, the original gauges have neat silver bezels that run the length of the dash, a fancy Art Deco touch that we absolutely love. Nice, right? The original wheel is wrapped in tan-brown material to match the interior, which gives it an upscale feel inside and even the original AM radio is still in the dash where it belongs. Newer brown carpets complement the tweed upholstery on the seats and door panels, and every soft piece inside the cabin of this Valiant drop-top is very comfortable. And with a tan convertible top and a big trunk, this is a great car for road trips. Don't under-estimate Chrysler's 225 cubic inch slant-6, because in the featherweight Valiant, performance is surprising. It's silky smooth and looks very cool sitting there in the engine bay laying on its side. It's dressed in corporate blue engine enamel and wears a correct air cleaner and Carter 1-barrel carburetor. Service access is great and it's nice to see such originality in this tidy little ragtop. There's a good hit of low-end torque and the shifts are very smooth and as you climb the speedometer. Underneath it's as clean as you'd expect for an original, budget classic, exhaling through a single exhaust system with a chambered muffler that has a nice 6-cylinder purr. Drum brakes at all four corners are plenty for the lightweight little ragtop and ride quality is great thanks to Chrysler's torsion bar front suspension. Bright factory wheel covers and 175/80/13 whitewall tires add a correct finishing touch. It's been a very long time since we've seen one of these, and if you want to attract attention without spending a fortune, our nominee is this cool Valiant ragtop. Call today!