Vehicle Description
For consignment, a rarely seen car indeed, taking on the shape of a
Chrysler Newport 2 door convertible from 1968. Just as the B52's
sang in their song Love Shack: "Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as
a whale, and it's about to set sail.... I got me a car, it seats
about twenty, so come on, and bring your jukebox money". This one
was purchased from the original owner about 1 year ago and has
always been garaged and well cared for, she's a turnkey classic all
buttoned up and ready to roll topped or topless...the only thing
missing is the "If this car is rockkin" ...sign!
Exterior
Wonderfully straight and equally as massive steel slabs adorn this
car all draped in Antique Ivory paint. Chips, scrapes and scratches
are noted throughout the finish but the gaps are well minded, and
chrome bumpers and trimmings are all mirror-like and presenting
beautifully. This "whale" it's all chromed upfront with its
horizontally ribbed heavily veed grille flanked by dual headlights
and some signal markers in the bumper. Fender mounted turn signals
are on as are the Newport callouts on the rear quarters in your
grandmother's script. Small fender skirts adorn the rear quarters
adding some definite class. The rear of the car has another sharp V
tail panel setup with 3 central Chrysler badges and outboard
rectangular tail lights below a trunk lid which hides a 2-bedroom
NYC apartment(sic). A near perfect large canvas black convertible
top is the icing on this late 60's cake and it has a lightly fogged
plastic rear window. When put down the look of the car changes to
absolute perfection, just right baby bear.
Interior
Loads of black vinyl covers the tuck and roll inserted seats with
smooth bolsters outside. A split bench with a large central
armrest, also in smooth vinyl, allows you to skate down the road
while styling to the side just a bit. Noted are cracks in the seams
for all seating positions along with some fading of the color along
with plush sheepskin covers for the front. The backseat has plenty
of romper room and is split up top with a center mounted speaker.
Upfront, another open V format design dash has a black padded top,
and a chromed horizontal ribbed angled dash front. Here the
rectangular gauges reside, as well as toggles 60's style that
operate the headlights, top, flashers and heating controls. Below
all this menagerie is a thin black metal strip which houses the
ignition, and a large ashtray lighter setup to allow you to go full
cigarette after your back-seat adventures. It also is the bottom
frame for the glovebox. Bang bang bang on the door baby! I can't
hear you...
Drivetrain
A correct sky blue blocked and valve covered original 383ci V8 with
a single 2-barrel carburetor atop, sits snugly within a patinaed
but original engine bay. On the back we see an A727 Torqueflite
3-speed automatic transmission which pushes power back to the rear
in 8-3/4-inch form with 2.76 gears...Sign says, woo, stay away
fools 'Cause love rules at the love shack!
Undercarriage
Some patina, road dirt and surface rust, but all structurally sound
framing, floorboards and rockers. Nice patina but no signs of
neglect anywhere. Cushy torsion bar front suspension and forgiving
leaf springs for the back provide the ride. Power drums are all
around underneath. A stock style single exhaust is on, and we see
the beginnings of invasive rust in the muffler.
Drive-Ability
Just a pleasure to test drive and she fired right up. No
complaining when I pushed the accelerator in gently, then firmly
after a nice warmup lap. Handling was good considering the sheer
bulk of this car and stopping was right on the dime. A fantastic
cruiser, top up or down, offering up plenty of interior space. I
realized I needed to pay attention when retiring to the mall, as
this is a large car to be throwing around, and you need to have
good judgement to keep the steel straight when around other
obstacles, particularly when negotiating a 3 point turn, you'll
need 5 lanes...literally.
A wonderful example well cared for and only driven on Sundays by a
grandmother to church...but I digress...it is very well cared for
and garage kept. Mechanically and physically sound, and a looker at
any show because it is very unlikely you'll see another one at any
show. A turnkey car, goer and shower here for the hook and catching
right out of Classic Auto Mall's Halls...just be sure to bring a
very large hook! From the overall looks, this whale has not seen
any water or salt, or salt water for that matter, on her journeys
over the last several years.
CE27G8C255041
C-Chrysler C-Body
E-Economy Price Class
27-Convertible
G-383ci V8 2bbl
8-1968
C-Jefferson, MI Assy Plant
255041-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
CAR:Chrysler Newport Convertible
ENGINE:383cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION:3-Speed Automatic
TIRES:Unknown tire code
MODEL YEAR:1968
BUILD DATE:March 05.
AXLE:2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR:Vinyl Bench Seats, Black
PAINT:Antique Ivory
MOLDINGS:
11:Unknown Option
30:Body Belt Moldings
78:Wheel Lip Moldings
ABC OPTIONS:
R2:Music Master AM Radio
Y1:Black Convertible Top
abc OPTIONS:
h7:Fender Or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
u1:Sold Car When Built
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.