Vehicle Description
1969 Chrysler Newport 2 Door Hardtop
"The Chrysler Newport was introduced in 1940. A wild looking
phaeton based on the Imperial Crown, the original Newport was built
in just six units. Between 1950 and 1960, the name returned on two
door hardtop versions of various Chryslers, including the Windsor,
Saratoga, and New Yorker. The Newport didn't become a stand alone
nameplate until 1961. The Newport remained in production through
1981, a run that included five generations." Autoevolution.com
For consignment, a 1969 Chrysler Newport 2 door hardtop with a
title verified 57,254 actual miles. A high performance numbers
matching drivetrain, and horizontal surfaces large enough to land
F16s. 33,639 Newport 2 door hardtops were built in 1969 and many
were put out to pasture when the oil embargo hit, and survivors
today represent a time when big steel dinosaurs roamed the
streets.
Exterior
The sheer size of the car is impressive and done up in its original
single stage Crimson red paint adds even more pizazz and outwardly
bold looks. A snow plow sized front fascia is framed in a chrome
bumper that encircles the grille, making the standard four
headlights look small, while out back, the tail lights are small
given the width of the car. But the eighth wonder of the world just
might be the size of the stamped steel panels, the massive hood,
the giant decklid, and fenders and quarters that seem to go on for
blocks. Amazingly, we are still in the era where one side mirror
was standard. This car's white vinyl top is in good shape although
some evidence of rust is noted at the base of the window trim. She
rides on red painted 15-inch steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps and
75 series tires. Imperfections include a few small dents, and some
rust through at wheel openings and lower panels.
Interior
Nicely trimmed saddle brown vinyl covers the door with varying
patterns and window cranks that are based in a concave disk, while
armrests are dwarfed by the length of the units. Varying patterns
are also found on the bucket seats up front with some slight
difference on the driver's chair and no headrest. In back, 60's
square design is stitched into the seats which are afforded lots of
real estate. A modest brown steering wheel shows some cracks in the
plastic rim but is otherwise nice, and leads to a horizontal
instrument cluster with faded embossed numbers across the
speedometer with patina across the dash. The wide floor below is
covered in decent tan loop carpet and the headliner above, although
showing some age, is intact and holds the shoulder belts in clips.
The wide trunk shows use and contains a plaid vinyl mat and spare
tire.
Drivetrain
Hoist the hood up to find the numbers matching 383ci V8 with a
4-barrel carburetor and rated at 330 horsepower. It's mated to the
numbers matching A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission.
The bay is driver quality although the valve covers and air cleaner
box shine brightly and alternator looks newer. Power is sent
through a long driveshaft to the rear axle where it meets a 8� inch
axle with 3.23 gears. Power brakes are on board and configured as
drums on all four wheels.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath where surface rust prevails in mostly dry
conditions. The dual exhaust is a hodgepodge of old pipes tinged by
surface rust, and newer sections welded into place, traveling
through two different mufflers on their way to exit via steel
pipes. Suspension consists of torsion bars in front and leaf
springs in back.
Drive-Ability
This is not a land yacht. It's an ocean liner! A long and wide
outside means a roomy inside and plenty of elbow room to steer this
ship, and that's just what we did along our test loop where turns
should be anticipated as you swing that big tail around. Good
acceleration considering the girth, and decent visibility despite
the C-pillars and lack of passenger side mirror. It tracks straight
and the power brakes are a must! All functions including lights,
gauges, radio, and turn signals, operate as they should. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you have a pole barn or warehouse, no need for measurements. But
if you're going to garage this bad boy, you'll need at least 219
inches for this luxury cruiser, and cruise you will. You'll
becoming the king of Main Street, USA in this larger than life
Mopar with its numbers matching drivetrain. Big red is waiting for
its next caretaker!
CE23H9F173089
C-Chrysler Newport
E-Economy Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
H-383ci 4bbl V8
9-1969
F-Newark, DE Assy Plant
173089-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
CE23:Chrysler, Economy, 2 Door Hardtop
H9F: 383ci 330hp 4bbl V8, 1969, Newark, DE, USA
173089:Sequence number
E63:383 cid 4 barrel V8 High Performance
D32:Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission
R6:Crimson Exterior Color
E6T:Trim - Unknown, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Tan
T3:Bronze Mist Metallic (Chrysler & Imperial) Int. Door Frames
C03:Build Date: December 03
064312Order number
A01 :Unknown
A04:Basic (Radio) Group
C21:Center Front Seat Cushion
C55:Bucket Seats
L31:Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21:Roof drip rail moldings
R13:Deluxe AM Radio (5 1/2 Watts)
R48:Power Antenna
V1L:Full Vinyl Top, Champagne
END:End of Sales Codes
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