I am a big fan of the Mopar C-body cars and this 1968 Chrysler Newport checks a lot of boxes for me. These big land yachts of the ’60s and ’70s are getting harder and harder to find. This low mileage survivor, with just under 35,000 miles, can be found in Brooklyn, New York. The seller is a little light on the details but does provide quite a few pictures that you can check out in the listing here on craigslist where the car is being offered for sale for $14,500.
The interior of the car looks clean as well. The factory dash, gauges, knobs, and switches, including the factory radio, all appear to be in good condition. There are no visible cracks on the dash pad and even the accelerator and brake pedal seem to have very little wear on them. The rear seat looks virtually unused and the seatbacks on the front split-bench also appear to be in perfect condition. There is however a blanket draped across the front seat that could be hiding some wear and tear.
The seller does not provide any specifics about the power plant but in 1968 the four-door hardtop was available with both the 383 cubic inch and the 440 cubic inch engines. It’s hard to tell from the lone photo provided in the ad so you’ll want to get clarification from the seller. From what can be seen in the photos the engine compartment does appear to be quite clean. The car also has a three-speed automatic.
For the 1968 model year, Chrysler redesigned the grill for a bolder look, pushing the headlights further back into the grill. The taillights received a similar treatment, as they were updated from their boxier look, and elongated horizontally and tucked back under the deck lid. The design changes paid off as the styling on this 1968 Newport is stunning. It is a much classier looking vehicle then its 1967 predecessor. The exterior of the vehicle looks nearly flawless with the paint and vinyl top appearing to be in excellent condition. In fact, the vinyl top looks practically brand new with no evidence of rust lurking underneath. The seller also provides some pictures of the underside and it genuinely looks like a rust-free vehicle. Hagerty values a #1 concourse at $18,200 and a #2 excellent at $11,600. At $14,500 the seller’s asking price might be a bit high. What do you think?
Man I have always wanted a big 60’s Chrysler, and this one is a beauty. I think that ask is super ambitious especially with the Mexican blanket seats and yellowed whitewalls. 135k would still be low miles at this age, so without paperwork I doubt the mileage claim. $7-8k would be nice price.
I wonder how many rips are under those strategically placed pillow/blanket? Also I doubt the mileage is correct but even if the mileage is correct it’s not worth their asking price. 5 to 7k max on a good day.
memorys, learned to drive in grandmas 68 imperial. gramps field truck(lol) was a 67 Newport.
It’s as big as a whale, and about to set sail!!!! To the Love Shack, James!!!! LOL
Wow, what a great looking car, and one I’d love to have in my garage. But is it more classy than the ’67, Paul? It’s close!
Wow! What an amazing car you have there Rex. I prefer the ’68 but I will concede the point, that is one classy Chrysler you have there sir!!
Is that a 63 Riviera next to it?
Yep, ’63 Riv, good eye! I like big boats and I cannot lie.
Judging by the condition of the rest of this beautiful car I seriously doubt that there is anything wrong with the original front seat cover. I think the owner cherished his vehicle so much that he covered the seat with the blanket to protect it from as much wear and tear as possible.
I had a 68 Newport! I literally bought it from a little old lady. It had a 383 2bbl and after I got it I swapped it to a 4 bbl. Woke it up a bit. It had been poorly painted in beige (it was a hardtop) and was virtually invisible to police at any speed. These cars have a 6 body trunk, lol. I bought that car for $600, drove it for almost 2 years and traded it in for a Nissan “hardbody” pickup. They gave me $600. Not bad.
My dad had an olive green 4dr. hardtop like this with the 440. One of the most comfortable cars to ride in that he ever had.
When I was in high school, I worked for a guy Jack) who delivered the SL Post-Dispatch every day. He had one of these. Not in that good condition, but it rode nice and had a bit of pick up. Off the subject a bit, Jack used a ’69 or so Ford Econoline van to deliver the papers. On Sundays, if the paper was really big, the back bumper of the van was about an inch from the ground. No problem with traction when it snowed. That van took a lot of abuse.
These slab sided Chryslers were nice, but they were quite thirsty.
If there is No rust and everything is solid then I firmly believe he is Wright on in price. The car starts and runs good no misses no oil running out of it no smoking from the exhaust then the car is worth the money
My Grandparents had a ’68 New Yorker in yellow. It was the first and only car I’ve ever puked in. LOL. I was 10.
My grandparents had a gold ’68 New Yorker, it was the first car I ever rode in, they brought my Mom & I home from the hospital in it when I was born. They traded it in for a new Impala in 1975 when I was 4 years old. I probably puked in it too lol, but I don’t remember doing so.
I really love this body style on this era Chrysler. One day I will have a gold New Yorker like my grandparents old car.
Love those mid ’60’s “land yachts, having had a ’65, ’66, and a ’67. All Newport’s I love the way they drive and ride. Wish I had this one!
If what’s under the blanket is perfect, and the car is detailed to the nines, it just might bring that at Barrett-Jackson. In the real world, it’s maybe an eight grand car at a stretch. It’s awfully nice though. Nimitz-class Chryslers of this era are some of my favorites.
I had bought one just like this in ’74 while I was in San Diego. Drove it back to Wisconsin, then gave it to my folks. One day my dad was driving it and hit an old lady driving a small Plymouth Valiant broadside because she ran thru a stop sign. The Valiant was just about cut in two, she miraculously survived without a scratch. My dad ended up hitting his knee on the bottom of the dash producing a large knot that took 6 wks to go away. His car was smashed in about 2 ft like it had run flat into a wall.
Nice Newpie even though it is a more door. I agree, 68s are nicer but give me a 68 300.
Btw the proper terminology is concours, without the E. The S is silent. A concourse is part of a building.
The first picture of the car reminds me of those old paintings that Pontiac used for their ads in the mid to late 1960s -there is so much reflections in the paint I thought it was photo shopped !
This is a really nice car, especially if you like ’em big. I doubt the seller will get his price, though; the extra doors may not appeal to some. Still, it’s in great shape and the miles are surprisingly low for a 52 year-old car. I’m thinking maybe $8k-$9k at best but you’ll get a lot of car for the money.
Paul, thank you for this, I am an owner of several 60s Chryslers and they are all mildly eccentric, go like hell, and stop right now. I don’t have room for this otherwise I’d get serious. Yes, the price is too high. It’s not a purchase at that price. So some negotiating would have to take place. Well done.
There was one of these parked next to a 57 Tbird in the “old garage” where I currently work/live. It had 8347mi on it. Interior was like new. $1500 is what I let it go for. In the new garage was a 32 Ford model B. The blown 426 Max Wedge ski boat was in the back yard. My boss kept everything but the Newport.