Valiant Spotters Guide

In March 1962, Chrysler replaced the American 1961-model R Valiant with the American 1962 S-series (SV1) Valiant. The S used the same body shell as the R series, with cosmetic changes including the deletion of the simulated spare wheel on the bootlid, and round tail lamps replacing the R-model's cat-eye shaped ones. There was a revised radiator grille and new exterior trim.

Mechanical changes included relocation of the manual transmission shifter to the steering column, new ball joints, and a new gear-reduction starter motor.

10,009 'S' Series Valiants were sold, of which 5,496 were automatics and 4,513 were manuals.