The Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level product between 1961 and 1981. But there was nothing basic about the car, as it was equipped on par with the Mercurys and Oldsmobiles of the day and had a big-block V8 engine as standard equipment. This 1964 Newport looks to be a survivor-quality car that may only need some clean-up and TLC. Our thanks to Barn Finder Tony Primo for being diligent in finding great tips like this.
These Chryslers were redesigned in 1963 and lost the last remnants of the “Forward Look” machines from the late 1950s and early 1960s. As a result, the cars were little changed in 1964 save the headlight bezels, grille, and taillights. Chrysler cranked out more than 85,000 Newports in 1964 of which more than 10,500 were 2-door hardtops like this one (most buyers opted for the 4-door sedan as these were family automobiles).
We’re told this Mopar is an original car, so we surmise the white paint is as from the factory. The chrome is good and there is some surface rust along with corrosion in the wheel well openings being the most problematic. The interior is nice but a bit cluttered and the upholstery looks like it could have been redone (after all, the Chrysler has at least 100,000 miles on the odometer).
Under the hood likely resides a 383 cubic inch V8 and it’s paired with Chrysler’s push-button automatic transmission. This was the last year for that set-up before the shifter was moved back to the steering column. The automobile is sporting some older mag wheels, but the original wheel covers have survived to also come with the sale. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, this full-size Mopar is available here on craigslist for $5,000.
Huge brake pedal
Kerwin G Both petals look aftermarket.
Car always reminds of the amc matador.
With that said not many of still exist. And looks in reasonable shape. Good luck to buyer and seller.
Very reasonably priced for a 64 Newport 2dr hardtop. Probably already gone. Body is in good survivor condition. The 383s were great Mopar engines.
The 361 was the standard engine in the 1963 and 1964 Newports, not the 383.
Yup, I had a 64 Newport with the 361. Good running car and, yes, it did seat about 20…lol
The write up on this 64 Newport said the 383 “likely” is what resides in this Newport, but it probably is the 361. I wouldn’t mind having either one.
It looks like a 413 residing under the hood.
Where should we take the photos? Right next to this trash can looks good.
You need that huge pedal, no power brakes, got to get both feet on it!
If only it had a 413!
As noted, the Newport engine was the 361, not the 383. To get the 383 you had to move up to the non-letter 300 series where the 383 was standard. My folks had a ’64 Newport 2-dr HT like this one with the 361 and a ’63 300 4-dr HT with the 383. I “inherited” the ’64 after college. It was a solid car, very reliable. The 361 2 barrel was no powerhouse but it got the job done. The upholstery of this one looks non-stock. Seat covers, maybe.
The 361 came standard on the Newport and the 383 was optional. My parents bought one new in 1964, Newport 4 door sedan with the 383 and 3 speed manual on the floor! I now own a ’64 Newport Sedan with the push button automatic and it has a 383. Great car!!
Nice car.
I always Liked this body style, looks like a 300.
Good condition
However the drivers looks to be repainted, it’s a different shade of white.
Very nice example of a seldom seen Mopar. Front bumpers on the ’64’s were new. The rear bumper on the ’64’s are the same items front and rear on the ’63’s. Too, the rear window was widened for ’64.