Northern Exposure

Even if you’re a classic-Mopar enthusiast who knows your 1960s Chrysler products, you might do a double-take upon encountering this convertible. To American eyes, it’s a curiosity that combines Plymouth and Dodge styling, but isn’t badged as either of those brands. It’s an unusual import, hailing from Canada, and this largely original 1964 Valiant Signet 200 illustrates the alternate automotive reality that once existed above the 49th Parallel.

It took a pair of retired Chrysler employees to seek this car out and bring it down to America. Williamson, Michigan, residents Dick and Connie Roth were looking to add a convertible to their old-car collection, and were particularly keen to find one built by their honored former longtime employer. The red-over-black Valiant on these pages had jumped out at Dick, when he spotted it for sale in Hemmings Motor News.

“Canada has ad, I could see this Valiant had a Dodge Dart rear, and that’s one of the major reasons why I was interested in it.”