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Aston Martin and Valiant are two different car manufacturers. Aston Martin is a British luxury sports car manufacturer that has produced iconic models like DB5, Vanquish, and Valkyrie. On the other hand, Valiant was an American automobile model produced by Chrysler from 1957 to 1976.
Given this information, I must inform you that there are no "little-known facts" about a non-existent car, the Aston Martin Valiant. If you'd like, I can provide a list of interesting facts about either the Aston Martin or Valiant cars individually:
- Aston Martin Facts
- The first car produced by Aston Martin was the 1914 Model A.
- In 1970, Aston Martin created the DBS V8, which would go on to become an iconic model in American James Bond films.
- Val Tandon, a former F1 driver, became the CEO of Aston Martin in 2000 and played a crucial role in shaping the company's future direction.
- Aston Martin has collaborated with artists and designers like David Attenborough, H.R. Giger, and Red Bull Racing to create special-edition models.
- The Vanquish model was first introduced at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show and is a symbol of British luxury car manufacturing.
- Valiant Facts
- The Valiant was an American automobile produced by Chrysler from 1957 to 1976, initially based on the Plymouth Plaza platform.
- In 1960, the Valiant underwent significant redesign and became the first compact car to be sold in the United States with a V8 engine.
- During its production run, over 1 million units of the Valiant were sold worldwide.
- The Dart-based Valiant (1959-1976) is one of the most popular models to be sold by Chrysler.
- In 1962, the Valiant was offered with an optional "Swing-Axle" rear suspension system.
Let me know if you'd like more information on either Aston Martin or Valiant cars!