1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“Convertible freedom with Valiant value.” The 1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 Convertible marked a turning point for Chrysler’s compact car strategy. Introduced as the top-tier trim of the Valiant line, the Signet offered upscale features in a small, affordable package. It was the first year the Valiant was available as a convertible, and the Signet variant stood out with bucket seats, plush carpeting, and distinctive nameplates on the front fenders.

The 1963 model year brought a major restyling to the Valiant, shedding the ornate curves and fins of earlier designs in favor of a squared-off, modern look. The new body featured a flatter roofline, horizontal taillights, and a trapezoidal grille, giving it a more conventional and appealing appearance. Under the hood, the Signet came standard with Chrysler’s reliable 170-cubic-inch Slant Six engine, producing 101 horsepower, with an optional 225-cubic-inch version offering 145 hp. Transmission choices included a three-speed manual or push button TorqueFlite automatic.

Though convertibles were relatively rare, the Signet helped boost Valiant sales to over 225,000 units in 1963.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Uncommon (approximately 7,122 units) first-year Signet 200 convertible

• Finished in red paint with white convertible top over red vinyl interior and red carpet

• Powered optional 225 cu-in inline-six engine rated at 101 hp

• Optional push button TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission

• The chassis number (1432635108) decodes as:

  • 1 – Manufacturer: Plymouth Valiant Slant-6

  • 4 – Series: Valiant Signet

  • 3 – 1963 model year

  • 2 – Hamtramck (Michigan) assembly plant

  • 635108 – Sequential production number

Features

• First-year Valiant offered a factory convertible

• Signet-specific badging and trim accent

• Bucket seats with premium vinyl upholstery

• Full carpeting and upgraded door panels

• Chrome accents and red deluxe steering wheel

• 110-mph speedometer

• Maxxis MA-1 175/80R13 whitewall tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint imperfections include chips, peeling on rear corner of hood (touched up), and scuff on driver’s door

• Pitting and scratches on front bumper and door handles

• Cracks in steering wheel

Included

• Car cover

• White convertible boot cover

• Jack and lug wrench (no spare)

• Factory speedometer/odometer

Ownership History

This 1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 Convertible is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.