One Owner Land Yacht: 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal

The Newport was Chrysler’s bread-and-butter car from 1961 to 1981. It provided the gateway to more expensive products like the New Yorker and Imperial (not branded as a Chrysler). The car received new styling in 1969-73, dubbed “fuselage” because of the body shape. The seller’s 1972 Newport is the Royal model, and it’s been a one-owner car all these years. Well kept, it’s in Neshkoro, Wisconsin, and is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $6,500.

While there was nothing entry-level about anything branded Chrysler, the 1971-72 Newport Royals were considered low-budget big cars. Available as sedans and hardtops, examples like the seller’s ’72 edition found 22,622 buyers as a 2-door hardtop. This vehicle is being listed on behalf of the seller’s father-in-law, who bought the car new. We’re guessing by the age of the vehicle and the photo, which may include his image, that driving is no longer an option.

If you bought a Newport Royal in 1972, you only had one engine choice. It was the new 400 cubic inch V8 that produced 190 hp SAE net (the new measuring stick going forward). As you would expect, it comes with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission and runs well with just 60,000 miles after 54 years. The body and paint look great from what we can tell (a few photos), with the latter being a color called Rust Brown. It’s accented by a tan vinyl top and a matching interior.

For those who love the big land yachts of the 1970s, it’s hard to match a Chrysler. This one appears to be in excellent condition, and there’s no mention of anything it needs but a new home. Sure, the gas mileage will probably stink, but if you limit yourself to weekend cruises, the car seems like a reasonable purchase at the seller’s asking price. Thanks for the tip, “Lothar… of the Hill People”.