Vehicle Description
This is a really authentic, great condition Chrysler Newport 4 door
sedan. The car is very original in all aspects and is a rare and
wonderful find. Although not necessarily considered a "collectable"
by purist standards, its sheer condition makes her so. This is a
genuine 1 owner car that spent its early life in Minneapolis and
then in Illinois and showing a very low 26,000 miles. We do not
know whether this is true mileage but we do know the car has sat in
a barn for more than 25 years. She certainly looks every bit of a
26,000 mile example. It still sports its original spare tyre that
has NEVER been used. These tyres have not been in production for
more than 30 years now. So original is this Newport, that in 2008
it was used as a prop in the 60's set movie "A serious man".
Finished in dark brown metallic ("Mahogany/Sepia poly") it comes
with a cool gold & Aztec interior. This Chrysler has has been
recently gone over by a local work-shop and everything is in good
operating condition. A new factory specification exhaust system was
fitted ($800) as the original one was completely "thin". This was
done by the archaelogists who discovered her in the barn. Having
said that, as a result, the engine runs smooth and powerful. Brakes
are good and the car stops sure. All features and functions work
well. The paint on the entire car is 100% original without any
respray in any part. The body is mostly rust free but for some
light scale in some areas. This is strictly "paint-deep" surface
rust from barn sitting. The underside is clean. The whole car is
very straight, accident free and has never had any body repair.
This is evidenced by the original factory stickers and markings on
the inside edges and under the hood. For original paint, it is
stunning with a deep luster and shine. There are nicks and minor
chips but nothing major and certainly nothing that needs repairing.
It is very shiny, consistent and simply looks great from close and
afar. Although not perfect, VERY impressive for a 50 year old car!
All rubber, glass and trim fixtures are in wonderful condition
without any signs of fading, marks or scratches. The hubcaps are
without any scuffs or rashes and look perfect. The bumpers and
wheel arch mouldings are virtually prefect. The interior is
absolutely fantastic! Finished in 2-tone gold, she looks incredibly
sharp. The dash is perfect without any sun-fading or cracking. All
the vinyl, faux wood and carpets are great. The dash cluster is
clean and straight. The steering wheel is without a single crack.
The vinyl seats are in simply amazing presentation and condition,
totally clean and tidy. On the back seat, however, there is some
cracking on the top surface. Not bad enough to replace and a good
60's blanket on the rear parcel shelf is all that is warranted (in
my opinion). The interior condition is surely the best testament
for a low mileage example. Carpets, door panels, handles, switches,
knobs and every little item is excellent. The headliner is good
without any tears or marks. Otherwise perfect. The interior is
without doubt a 9.5 out of 10. Just stunning. The car all round is
very original in all respects. Sporting original hubcaps on
original rims. The car comes with its original operating manual,
build sheets, first sale delivery invoice and even service receipts
from 1967!
