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| − | + | The [[Plymouth]] based [[Dodge]] [[Dart]] was introduced in 1960, as a vehicle to replace the Plymouth line at Dodge dealerships. The [[DeSoto]] name was removed from the [[Division]] name in 1960 as a prelude to the demise of DeSoto as a car line. The new Division became the Plymouth\Valiant Division. The Valiant name would stand separate for only its first year, as in 1961 the Valiant line is merged and rebranded as a Plymouth. Chrysler vehicles take the place of DeSotos at DeSoto\Plymouth Dealers, making most Chrysler\Plymouth dealers. | |
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Background:
The Plymouth based Dodge Dart was introduced in 1960, as a vehicle to replace the Plymouth line at Dodge dealerships. The DeSoto name was removed from the Division name in 1960 as a prelude to the demise of DeSoto as a car line. The new Division became the Plymouth\Valiant Division. The Valiant name would stand separate for only its first year, as in 1961 the Valiant line is merged and rebranded as a Plymouth. Chrysler vehicles take the place of DeSotos at DeSoto\Plymouth Dealers, making most Chrysler\Plymouth dealers.
