May 7, 2015  •  Name That Car Stories  •  57 Comments

Name That Car: Camping Trip Find

Camping trip find

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From James C. – Hi, Love the site. Always love reading the stories. This weekend myself and a buddy were out 4WDing in the blue mountains outside of Sydney and down a track we found this. Not sure what it is… Well, one thing is for sure – the elements are winning the battle here James! I bet we can identify it for you though. What do you think guys, can you tell what this rusted hulk of metal used to be?

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  1. Eric
    May 7, 2015 at 8:22am

    Im guessing a Ford Rustang perhaps the USS Rustoleum

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  2. Jamie Palmer JamieStaff
    May 7, 2015 at 8:24am

    63 Plymouth/Chrysler Valiant? And yes, this is just a guess.

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    • Wayne Norman
      May 7, 2015 at 8:43am

      I agree with Jamie……but do I detect just a hint of Rambler?

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      • Rocco
        May 7, 2015 at 8:30pm

        Agree.
        The first thing to mind IS a Rambler.

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    • St. Ramone de V8
      May 7, 2015 at 8:49am

      Think you’re right. Valiant.

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    • pursang
      May 7, 2015 at 11:32am

      That was my first impression, as I learned to drive on one as a teen.

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    • Geoff
      May 8, 2015 at 1:35am

      Its an AP6 Chrysler Valiant.

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      • Matt51F1
        May 13, 2015 at 4:27pm

        Spot on, Geoff! That’s it :)

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    • Ranco Racing
      May 8, 2015 at 5:26am

      Rust free (no extra charge for the rust). First impression was early 60’s Valiant (or variant.)

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  3. Lester
    May 7, 2015 at 8:37am

    ..”Ran when parked, some visible rust, restoration candidate or part out. No tire kickers please!”

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    • jimmy
      May 7, 2015 at 7:12pm

      What tires?

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  4. racer3344
    May 7, 2015 at 8:39am

    I agree. Looks like a Valiant or Dodge Lancer

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  5. Tirefriar
    May 7, 2015 at 8:40am

    Looks like some one already borrowed the side pillars…RIP

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  6. redwagon
    May 7, 2015 at 8:47am

    a/c inoperable. just needs a recharge?

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  7. e55
    May 7, 2015 at 8:50am

    Volvo 164

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  8. Chris
    May 7, 2015 at 9:03am

    Definitely Mopar, Maybe a Savoy.

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  9. Jim
    May 7, 2015 at 9:04am

    Looks like a numbers matching engine;-)

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  10. John
    May 7, 2015 at 9:20am

    Nomad

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  11. Al
    May 7, 2015 at 9:25am

    $25,000.00 reserve not yet met!

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  12. Denis
    May 7, 2015 at 9:25am

    Valiant or Rambler American…nice patina

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  13. Steve Douglas
    May 7, 2015 at 9:26am

    Boxy front end like a late 50s early 60s Studebaker.

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  14. Matt moffitt
    May 7, 2015 at 9:39am

    That is absolutely a 63/64 Valiant. I’ve got a 63. Judging by the early stages of rust on this one, I’d say this photo was taken around March of ’64 right after a rainstorm.

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  15. michaedo
    May 7, 2015 at 9:41am

    That chrome strip that runs from headlight to headlight
    makes me think this is an early 60s Holden.

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  16. Scot Carr
    May 7, 2015 at 10:11am

    ~ Australian Mopar. Blue Mountains outside of Sydney is the clue.

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  17. Andrew
    May 7, 2015 at 10:32am

    AP5 or AP6 Valiant wagon without a doubt as I have a AP5 and would know that front end anywhere

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  18. JW454
    May 7, 2015 at 10:35am

    1963 Valiant 4 door would be my guess.

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  19. Mark in Medford
    May 7, 2015 at 10:46am

    I believe Andrew is correct. The thing screamed Aussi even before I read the text.

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  20. PeteMember
    May 7, 2015 at 10:47am

    I had a 62. Valiant…, hood anyway. Wish you had a side view.

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  21. Mark in Medford
    May 7, 2015 at 10:58am

    Heres a US version from 1964.

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  22. Jesse Mortensen JesseAuthor
    May 7, 2015 at 11:21am

    I’m surprised that we don’t have a unanimous decision yet. Here’s another hint!

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    • John
      May 7, 2015 at 11:31am

      Valiant

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    • Rocco
      May 7, 2015 at 8:35pm

      Well, at least we know it’s right hand drive. Did they make RHD Ramblers south of the equator?

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  23. type877
    May 7, 2015 at 11:23am

    clean, one owner.

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  24. Jose
    May 7, 2015 at 12:18pm

    Looks like the anchor to the USS Minnow.

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  25. Chris
    May 7, 2015 at 2:04pm

    …”needs carb cleaning”…

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  26. Steve
    May 7, 2015 at 2:07pm

    Something English or European. Looks like right hand drive.

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  27. BradL
    May 7, 2015 at 2:25pm

    It’s a 1963 Valiant. The 64 has a narrow ridge down the hood. The 63 has a wider, tapered ridge that ends near the small “Valiant” hood badge.

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  28. francisco
    May 7, 2015 at 2:55pm

    … was running well when last parked.

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  29. Mel Lindsay
    May 7, 2015 at 3:02pm

    Looks to me like a 63 Valiant

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  30. Trickie DickieMember
    May 7, 2015 at 3:06pm

    Well, I don’t care WHAT it is. It is obviously very rare, needs a loving restoration and will be worth many many thousands of bucks for next year’s Barrett-Jackson. My opening bid is $45,000. But can and will bid much more as soon I can sell this rusted hulk of a Porsche 911 seen last month here on Barn Finds. Oh, the Humanity !!

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  31. Han Kamp
    May 7, 2015 at 3:14pm

    Oldsmobile F 85??

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  32. Ian Chorne
    May 7, 2015 at 4:18pm

    I was thinking a jeep or maybe a land rover defender at first, but after that second hint I’m not so sure…

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    • Chip Hemenway
      May 8, 2015 at 8:19am

      Land Rovers have aluminum bodies.

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  33. Horse Radish
    May 7, 2015 at 4:31pm

    1963 Volkswagen Bus, worth a fortune even in that condition.
    Replace every panel- full restoration and you have $200 000 Samba.
    Yeeaahhh, Baby

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  34. That Guy
    May 7, 2015 at 5:50pm

    Aussie Chrysler Valiant. Different in detail from the North American Plymouth Valiant: grille, rear wheelarch shape, and C-pillar roofline –

    http://www.nzmoparregistry.com/assets/jasons63ap51.jpg

    http://www.history-of-cars.com/images/plymouth/1963-valiant-v200-4door-sedan-012.jpg

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    • BradL
      May 8, 2015 at 2:11am

      Jesse’s side view shows RHD. It’s a Chrysler Valiant (AP5) Sedan by Chrysler Australia. It’s not a Regal Sedan as it doesn’t have mounting holes for the rocker trim. I think That Guy is a winner.

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  35. kenzo
    May 7, 2015 at 6:18pm

    Uh Ohh
    Better get MACCO and hurry up before it’s gone

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  36. Mike L.
    May 7, 2015 at 7:45pm

    Early Ford Maverick! ….?

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  37. Bill Kyle
    May 7, 2015 at 11:09pm

    Definitly a 63 AP5 (Australian Production ) Chrysler Valiant.. In the States are are called Plymouth Valiant. The scuttle is the give away. Wipers park american style and I believe AP5 to be the only one model with that . AP 6 and later had the wipers parking correctly for right hand steer vehicles.

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  38. Chris E
    May 8, 2015 at 12:17am

    You can see the recess for the badge on the bonnet….doesnt look like a Valiant…..

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    • MikeH
      May 8, 2015 at 9:08am

      I was all in for the Valiant until you pointed that out. None of the Valiant pics have a badge in the center.

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      • BradL
        May 9, 2015 at 7:39am
      • MikeH
        May 9, 2015 at 8:11am

        @Brad–no–if you look closely, there is an oblong recess for some sort of emblem in the center of the raised part of the bonnet as it ends at the front.

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  39. Barry T
    May 8, 2015 at 3:34am

    Just a few minor dings, they should just buff out.

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  40. crazychevy
    May 8, 2015 at 6:54am

    A little clear coat to protect the patina and a set of 24s Your ready for The BJ auction!!!

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  41. Wayne
    May 8, 2015 at 4:56pm

    It’s def a Valiant. I spent quite a bit of time “down under” and brought back 5 Chrysler Valiant “utes” and a Ford LTD which is totally different than our LTD’s

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  42. Fred
    May 10, 2015 at 7:41am

    Whoever buys it, just clear coat the patina and drive it as is.

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