Apart from a sedan and wagon body style, 1965 saw the introduction of a commercial utility that was badged the Wayfarer and later exported to South Africa as the Rustler. The Australian Valiant was built on the North American A-body platform but with many parts and components from Australian suppliers. The Valiant thus established its position as the third of the 'Big 3' Australian-made vehicles behind the Holden Kingswood and Ford Falcon. Parent company Chrysler made a substantial investment in Australian manufacturing facilities by establishing operations in South Australia with an assembly plant at Tonsley Park in 1964 and an engine foundry at Lonsdale in 1968. It was sold locally but also in New Zealand and South Africa, with smaller numbers also exported to South-East Asia and the United Kingdom.

Initially a rebadged locally assembled Plymouth Valiant from the United States, from the second generation launched in 1963, the Valiant was fully manufactured in Australia. The Chrysler Valiant was a full-size car which was sold by Chrysler Australia between 19.

Todd Motors Group, New Zealand (1963–1979)

Tonsley Park, South Australia (1964–1981)

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