The seller of this 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible refers to it, or her (?) as Goldie and says that she’s fun and well-mannered. I’m not someone who names my vehicles but I can’t think of a more fitting name for this big cruiser. They say that it’s all original and unmodified, and they have it posted here on craigslist in Monument, Colorado. They’re asking $8,900, here is the original listing, and thanks to T.J. for sending in this tip!
Chrysler used the Newport name from 1940 until 1981 in three chunks, beginning with the 1940 and 1941 Newport Phaeton show car. It would be the end of the 1940s when the Newport name would show up again as the 1950 Newport hardtop and be used throughout the 1950s through the 1968 model year in three generations and finally, the fifth-generation Newport as seen here. They were made in the classic fuselage body style from late 1968 for the 1969 model year until 1973.
With 97,600 miles, Goldie isn’t a low-mileage trailer queen, but it looks nice in the photos. This car even has gold pinstriped tires, that’s a nice touch. The seller mentions a couple of small holes in the convertible top but it’s down most of the time so they haven’t replaced it. There is also rust on the floors so that and any other rust that’s discovered will be the biggest threat to Goldie’s long-term health.
Goldie has power windows, something I did not expect to see, especially in a Newport. The seats look like your aunt’s couch and they could use some help but they appear to be rip-free. We don’t see the backseat but the steering wheel needs help, and the horn doesn’t work. Neither does the 8-track player or AC but as unusual as seeing power windows in this era, it’s also somewhat unusual to see AC, especially in a convertible.
This is Chrysler’s 383-cu.in. OHV V8, which would have had 290 horsepower. This is a running and driving car with a few issues that could be fixed while the next owner enjoys it. Hagerty is at $5,100 for a #4 fair condition car and $8,600 for a #3 good car. Any thoughts on Goldie? Do you name your vehicles?
that trunk is bigger than my first apartment…….
Oh man what a perfect summer cruiser that golden C-body Newport convertible would be. Here, again, is my ’65 New Yorker 6-window Town Sedan, which I have named “Walter”, after Walter Chrysler. Probably should have named it Elwood.
Gorgeous. Love the way the narrow white walls look on those wheels. I am a sucker for wrap-around chrome bumpers too.
Hey Rex, love your ’65 New Yorker. My Father bought a used ’67 New Yorker hard top in ’71. Very similar body style as yours but with a more formal roofline. I was 18 and loved that land yacht. I like “Goldie” but have nowhere to put her. I named one on my cars, ’74 red Vega GT hatchback, her name was “Mable”.
A neighbor has one of these in his back yard, though it is not as nice as yours, I still make a detour from the regular dog walk from time to time just to take a look at it.
One of my cousins who was rather wealthy bought a new 65 New Yorker the same color as yours. It had black vinyl on the sides of the top only. He was a confirmed Chrysler man afterwards even though he could have afforded Cadillacs. Yours looks to be in very good shape. Very nice car. Gotta love that extra side window in the c-pillar.
Back in 88, not long after I arrived in the US, I bought a 66 Newport with 38k for $400 in Texas. I then put 35K on it driving all over the US in the next 18 months. What a car, what an experience! I loved that car.
With that 413 under the hood, this looks like a nice summer cruiser too. Nice car!
Nice,I had the semi metallic green 66 Newport 4dr with AC.Huge center ashtray.Not quite as nice as your blue one.Not one for naming cars.Gold conv. Has potential.Seems like a fair price.
As long as the rust is minor, this car has minor repairable issues and it’s worth fixing. It would be fun to own, a big block convertible with air, and other unusual and nice to have options. I, too, was surprised to see all those options. I hope it finds a good home. As long as the seller is negotiable, he shouldn’t have too much trouble selling it.
That front seat was re-done, so the back seat may still be vinyl.
I love this car, but I think it’s kind of a mess.
I agree, being a convertible that front seat should be vinyl. This looks like a #3.75 car, better than a #4 but worse than a #3. And I would swap that 2-barrel for a 4-barrel and add dual exhaust to haul all that mass.
383 w Torq-flite is a great combo. Effortless cruising guarantee.
A nice big, not so often seen cruiser with the right accessories that is not priced in the stratosphere.
383 2-barrel V8 is practically bullet proof. Real Torque-Flight transmissions aren’t that expensive to rebuild should it ever need it. A big boat like this is almost the car to have for combating Sleepy Crooked Joe and his EV vehicle minions.
FIx the rust issues, get the A/C serviced update it to a good dual exhaust system and just maybe go to a 4 barrel setup. Easy to do on the big block Mopars as you don’t need to crack open the cooling system. You can even use the factory air cleaner with an Edelbrock Performer AVS carb and Edelbrock Performer intake, although a factory reproduction style unslilenced air cleaner will give it a real nice sound.
Sleepy Joe would appreciate it.
Screw you MAGA traitor jackoffs.
awww.. poor baby
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This appears to be a steal at the asking price, but having owned several 60s-70s Mopars, I’d feel a lot more comfortable pulling the trigger after a thorough exploration of those rust issues.
My brother had a green Goldie in the early ’70s. He had his head under the hood with a trouble light more often than he had the car on the road.
Good asking price for what could be a beautiful vehicle. I bought a 67 Grand Prix drop top a few years back for 11K that needed a new top, which was not cheap, and a couple of other little Knick knacks but I feel like I got the deal of the century. If you had a couple extra bucks on top of the purchase price you could have a very nice vehicle at a great price.
I used to run with This nurse in the 70’s she had one it had buckets and was loaded I used to drive it out of town when we went that car was easy to hit speeds over 100 mph
Nicely optioned and worth making a project out of it or drive as is except needs floor pans I guess. I’d offer 7k and he should take it
383 2-barrel V8 is practically bullet proof. Real Torque-Flight transmissions aren’t that expensive to rebuild should it ever need it. A big boat like this is almost the car to have for combating Cheetoh Jesus and his domestic terrorist minions.
FIx the rust issues, get the A/C serviced update it to a good dual exhaust system and just maybe go to a 4 barrel setup. Easy to do on the big block Mopars as you don’t need to crack open the cooling system. You can even use the factory air cleaner with an Edelbrock Performer AVS carb and Edelbrock Performer intake, although a factory reproduction style unslilenced air cleaner will give it a real nice sound.
Delusional Donnie would appreciate it.
I had a 70 Newport convertible with a 383 2bbl and torque flite transmission. She ran like a dream. Not only did it run great, she could pull a load. I had a 21ft Sterncraft boat and she pulled it like it wasn’t even there. I really wish I still had that girl.