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1973 Plymouth Valiant Scamp 2-Dr. Hardtop

Malaise Era
VH23C3B305A10
225 I6 1-bbl
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Plymouth Valiant Scamp

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code V V
Series Code H H
Body Style Code 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code C C
Year Code 3 1973
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 305A10 Unit #305A10

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelValiant Scamp
Year1973
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine225 I6 1-bbl
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production53792
Rear Tread55.6
Front Tread59.1
Wheelbase111
Height52.8
Length199.6
Width71

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.1
Transmission6.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.97
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio3.18
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.83

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLeaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire Size6.95 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingWater pump, 13 Quarts
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and spacer
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Power steering, Power brakes, 225 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Basin Street Blue, Blue Sky, Chestnut Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Formal Black, Golden Haze Metallic, Honey Gold, Lemon Twist, Mist Green, Rallye Red, Sahara Beige, Silver Frost Metallic, Spinnaker White, Sun Fire Yellow, Tahitian Gold Metallic, Tor-Red, True Blue Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2562.00

Body

Doors2

Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.