340CUDA69 said

Here is my owners manual.
No mention of Plymouth or Dodge whatsoever front to back. Included barracuda and valiant 1966.
Verified with another gentleman in Quebec with the same car ALSO that his car indeed has the vin tag confirming the "L" as the first digit. My fender tag and rad support begin with "L" as well.
So, as the owners manual states on front cover, no mention of dodge or plymouth but product of Chrysler Canada Ltd.- sales division Windsor Ontario. Have the "9" in my vin confirming Windsor built car.
Let the head scratching continue.
As stated earlier, this car was produced only for the Canadian market and NOT SOLD in the US.
Also was sold at both Plymouth AND Dodge dealerships in 1966 until things changed in 1967.View attachment 1715514694

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340CUDA69 said

Hello all. I am the proud new owner of this very unique car.
There is not an abundance of information out there, so l am asking for help and assistance with a few things.
MY findings so far: indeed a Canadian built car- windsor plant -only offered for sale in Canada not US.
Believe originally sold in British columbia and spent last 25 years in ontario as a 1 owner car.
Custom 200 not signeT. Original color red but changed to blue when restored.
Still has numbers matching rebuilt drivetrain with 273 v8, column automatic,white split bench interior, white power top.
It is identical to the 1966 dodge dart 270 convertible with the following exceptions: valiant lettering across hood nose and trunk, custom 200 badging on interior front door frames and quarter panel stainless trim minus dart 270 embossing.
1966 Canadian built valiants all used the 1966 dodge dart front clip
This is where there is CONFUSION??
The vin tag with original rivets on drivers side door jamb start with letter "L". witch indicates being " dart not "V" for valiant.
I am under the understanding that in 1966, this Canadian built valiant convertible could be sold at both Plymouth OR Dodge dealers hence no badging on cars to indicate it being a dodge or Plymouth.
I also have the 1966 owners manual which covers valiant/barracuda which includes no indication of Plymouth or Dodge, Just marketed as 'Chrysler corporation'' on the front cover.

I AM INTERESTED OF POSSIBLE PRODUCTION FIGURES FOR THIS CAR. SURE NOT MANY AROUND IN THIS CONDITION.
ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED. PHotos available soon

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