Looking great in Glacier Blue Crystal Coat and a Cream-colored padded landau vinyl roof, this 1982 Chrysler Cordoba appears to be even more base-spec than any brochure shows, with blackwall tires and dog dish hubcaps. I like that look but some white walls and wire wheel covers would also look great. The seller has it posted here on craigslist in Sauk Centre, Minnesota and they’re asking $7,900 or offer. Here is the original listing.
This is the only photo showing the front end and grille, but it looks great as far as I can see. Maybe some paint issues on the bumper filler material in the center, unless those white marks are reflections? The second-generation Chrysler Cordoba was made for the 1980 model year until the end of the 1983 model year.
With a center antenna on the rear deck, this could be an interesting undercover police cruiser. Ok maybe not, but I always think of that when I see those wheels and caps. A 1982 Cordoba brochure says, “The 1982 Cordoba is a formal, sophisticated specialty car with classic good looks and flawless good taste.” I agree. The standard padded Landau vinyl top was available in nine colors and the opera lights are a classic and elegant touch, in my opinion.
Optional leather isn’t on the list here, nor are power windows, power seats, etc. The seats and interior, in general, look good overall, other than what appears to be a crack on top of the driver’s door “wood” piece by the door lock knob. Air, cruise, and tilt used to be my “luxury” milestones, and this car has all three. If you can’t live with having to roll your own windows, this car isn’t for you.
The engine is an upgrade from the standard 225-slant six. This is Chrysler’s 318-cu.in. OHV V8, which would have been rated at 130 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque when new. It sends power through a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission to the rear wheels and the seller says, “Bring Cash..Drive it home…” This looks like a fantastic example of one of the last Cordobas made. Any thoughts on this one?
This is a nicely equipped car, I’m ok with the manual windows and seats, but I agree Scotty, the tires and dog dish caps do absolutely nothing fir this car. As a side bar, I agree with the seller’s frustration on Craigslist for not having dealer and private parties not separated, albeit they used to be. I’ve bought vehicles off of c/l before. I’m currently looking for a car for my brother, and it’s proving to be a huge pain, and shopping from a dealer is not an option.
they still have owner and dealer separated, unless the dealers aren’t abiding by the bifurcation. if you sort by owner and see dealer ads, flag them.
Creamy, I’m on Craigslist daily, and I’d sure like you to send me a screenshot of where that private button is, cause I surely can’t find it.
Jeez, the early 80’s were not much fun. Following the music and fun of the 70’s……sort of a lackluster mood. The factory Opera Lamps on the
Opera Roof, with the weird light blue metallic color, the white stripe package
to compliment the white landau……with those blue velour cushy seats…..
and the pie tin hub caps…..Some Sales Manger was angry in Minnesota
when he ordered this one. Sale proof. Didn’t care. Quit and maybe caught a
Greyhound to Florida.
It’s weird, I NEVER would have given this a second look back in the day, but now, with those dog dish hubcaps on the black rims to contrast the white top? I LOVE it!!! I hate power windows too, so there’s another bonus!!
I’m not a Mopar guy but I very highly doubt that a car like a Cordoba would have come with dog dish hubcaps. People put those on thinking it looks cool. I don’t think it looks very good here but that’s easily fixed I suppose.
All those Road Runners and ‘Cuda’s didn’t have those dog dish hubcaps on them for more than a day. When they were new.
Did these come with a 400 cu engine optional?
I can appreciate the tires and rims/hub caps but a nice set of stock rallyes or whatever they called them with whitewall tires would change the whole look
Good looking Cordoba, probably the best looking style of them all. (The LS version with its 300 inspired Mirada nose clip just entered this debate)However, landau tops, opera lamps, and dog dish hubcaps should never ever be put in a sentence together, let alone on an actual car! Those seats look yummy comfy though BTW. I really think these would have done better in the market if Chryslers going out of business rants weren’t trending back then in the paper media. I suspect those rumors killed the R body prospects of success as well.
I believe they were called a J Body. Included these, the Imperials, and the much more beautiful Dodge Mirada. 318 was the way to go with these, as by then, the wonderful 225 was so smogged down, it really wasn’t much of an engine anymore. Coming from me, Mr I Like Clean Air, that is saying something.
I like it…to bad it’s not a B or RB
Nice enough Cordoba. Right engine. Good options. Proper wheel trim is needed. Hub caps on this car look like wearing a suit without pants.
Chrysler never built a Cordoba with dog dish hubcaps. Full wheel covers were standard from the first Cordoba to the last.
Lovely looking car. I’ve always loved this version of the Chrysler Cordoba. If only more pics were posted on craigslist. IMHO, there’s no such thing as too many pics. People want to see the engine, the boot, the interior, etc. I don’t care what engine powers the car. If it runs and drives safely, I’ll drive it. If I were in the market for a classic car, I’d pay between $7,000 and $10,000.