The Chrysler VIP is an automobile which was produced by

Chrysler Australia Stellantis (Australia and New Zealand) Pty Ltd (formerly FCA Australia), is the official Stellantis subsidiary in Australia and New Zealand, operating as distributor of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Leapmotor vehicles. Ho ...

from 1969 to 1971. It is an extended wheelbase, luxury variant of the

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n developed

Chrysler Valiant The Chrysler Valiant was a full-size car which was sold by Chrysler Australia between 1962 and 1981. Initially a rebadged locally assembled Plymouth Valiant from the United States, from the second generation launched in 1963, the Valiant was fu ...

Chrysler VE Valiant V.I.P.

Prior to the introduction of the Chrysler VIP,

had used the VIP name on the Chrysler Valiant V.I.P.,Elisabeth Tuckey and Stewart Wilson, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 56 introduced in 1967 as the top model in its Valiant VE Series range. The Valiant V.I.P. was offered in both 4 door sedan and Safari station wagon body styles and was fitted with a

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. The VE Valiant V.I.P. replaced the outgoing top of the range VC Valiant V8, however with the V8 engine now optional across the VE model range and no longer reserved for the top specification, the change of name was instigated. VE VIP sedans and wagons used the same three horizontal chrome stripes on the rear guards as the VC Valiant V8 sedan. Power disc brakes and power assisted steering were standard equipment on both body styles of the VE VIP. Additionally the Safari station wagon received an electrically operated tailgate window. Chrysler VE Valiant V

Chrysler VF VIP (1969–1970)

The VF series Chrysler VIP was introduced in May 1969 and was marketed as the “VIP by Chrysler”,Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 108 without the Valiant name. It was intended to fill a gap in

’s lineup between the

and the

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and it would compete directly against two other Australian designed luxury vehicles, the Ford Fairlane and the

Holden Brougham The Holden Brougham is a large, luxury automobile that was produced by Holden in Australia between July 1968 and 1971. It was based on the mainstream Holden Premier of the same years, but with a lengthened rear body. The boot was simply extend ...

. Although based on the VF series Chrysler Valiant, the VIP had a wheelbase which was 100mm longer at 2850mm.Chrysler Valiant VF
Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 14 January 2010 It was also bigger, more expensive and more luxurious than the older model. Visual differences when compared to the VF Valiant sedan included four headlights rather than two, different rear lights, a unique rear window and a heavily padded vinyl roof. Unlike its predecessor, the VF VIP was available only as a 4 door sedan. The VIP was offered with the buyer's choice of a Slant-6 or a “Fireball” LA-series V8 engine. Chrysler's Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission was standard equipment with either engine. Coaxial power steering and front disc brakes were optional with the six and standard with the V8.

Chrysler VG VIP (1970–1971)

A facelifted VG series Chrysler VIP was introduced in 1970, replacing the VF model.Chrysler Valiant VG
Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 14 January 2010 A Hemi-6 replaced the Slant-6 and the “Fireball” V8 remained an option.Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 112 The VG VIP was the first Australian made car to be fitted with

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as standard equipment.

Replacement

The VG series Chrysler VIP was replaced by the Chrysler by Chrysler in November 1971.Chrysler by Chrysler CH
Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 14 January 2010

References

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Chrysler VE Valiant V.I.P.

Chrysler VF VIP (1969–1970)

Chrysler VG VIP (1970–1971)

Replacement

See also

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