Chrysler

Stored 30 Years: 1956 Chrysler Windsor

Yesterday, it was this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom, and today, I’m going to wind things back about a decade and take a look at the Chrysler division’s offerings for 1956, specifically in the form of this beautiful Windsor four-door… more»

19 Feet Of Detroit-Poured Confidence: 1967 Chrysler Newport

The seller of this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom waxes on, “You show up to Christmas in a beige crossover, and your father sighs. Your mother asks if you’ve ‘settled down.’ ​No more. Rolling up in this pillarless 4-door hardtop—gliding… more»

Survivor! 1977 Chrysler Cordoba With 5800 Original Miles

The Chrysler Cordoba is famous for commercials featuring Ricardo Montalbán, crooning over “rich Corinthian leather”. That’s what most of us remember about the car. But the Cordoba was a stalwart entry in the personal luxury niche, credited with saving… more»

Needs A Savior: 1930 Chrysler Series 77 Sedan

The majesty of cars from the late 1920s and early 1930s is impressive even today. Every car maker was on the bandwagon, showcasing big sedans, big tourers, big phaetons. We forget now – as we look at our nearly… more»

BF Auction: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Business Coupe

Barn Finds occasionally gets the privilege of showcasing something truly uncommon, and this 1948 Chrysler New Yorker 3-passenger Business Coupe is one of those cars. Located in Tucker, Georgia and offered as an auction listing, this sleek, three-window coupe… more»

No Rust: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Salon 2-Door

Easily one of the most distinctive designs from Chrysler in the 1970s, this 1979 Chrysler LeBaron 2-Door looks good overall, other than what appears to be a slightly crunched left quarterpanel, unfortunately. If you can do bodywork and are… more»

440 V8-Powered 1977 Chrysler Town & Country

There are bigger, heavier, and longer cars that aren’t station wagons, and we’ve seen quite a few of them here on Barn Finds. At 19 feet, though, this 1977 Chrysler Town & Country Wagon is big, heavy, and long…. more»

Running And Driving Project: 1964 Chrysler 300

If you read barn finds, chances are at least 50/50 that you’re a bargain hunter. I fall for it every time; I’m a sucker for the “running project.” At least time has made me aware of my weaknesses, and… more»

One Owner, Low Miles: 1966 Chrysler 300

The Chrysler Letter-Series was launched in 1955 as a performance luxury car. It was produced through 1965 in relatively low numbers, with the suffix changing from year to year (ex., 300-C, 300-D, etc.). To give buyers a slightly less… more»

400-Equipped: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba

After a tentative start, the American Personal Luxury Car market segment developed strength during the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers seeking a suitable candidate were spoiled for choice, with this 1978 Chrysler Cordoba a strong contender for those with Mopar… more»

“Everything Works!” 1972 Chrysler Newport

“Fuselage” styling makes this 1972 Chrysler Newport a sleek sedan. Elegantly elongated hood and trunk dimensions easily bestow “land yacht” status. Though not a police package car, the San Antonio, Texas classic wears temporarily-installed police lights and badges to… more»

Cheap Retro Driver: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

I once had a songwriter friend in Nashville who bought Jaguar after Jaguar, each one being a bit more swanky than the last.  It was surprising to spot a new PT Cruiser in his driveway around 2001, so I… more»

Nicest Roller Around? 1970 Chrysler Newport

Usually, when we run across a “roller,” the whole package needs a lot of work. Not so in the case of this 1970 Chrysler Newport, which looks quite tidy except for the hole in the engine compartment. Apparently, the… more»

1 of 440 Muscle Drop-Tops! 1965 Chrysler 300L

Before the Pontiac GTO created a muscle car stir in 1964, there was the Chrysler Letter Series from nearly a decade earlier. The 300 combined performance with luxury, paving the way for a full-blown muscle car movement in the… more»

440 Powered and Road Ready: 1967 Chrysler Newport

Although the Newport wasn’t positioned as one of the higher-level luxurious offerings in the Chrysler lineup, it still showed a sleek and attractive body, especially when buyers chose the two-door hardtop model.  The Newport received some revised sheet metal… more»

1 of 1: 1970 Chrysler Hurst/300 Drop-Top

The Chrysler Letter Series cars were part of the corporate ensemble from 1955 to 1965. The luxury/muscle car made a one-year return in 1970, thanks to an arrangement with Hurst Performance. Only 500 of the Hurst/300 2-door hardtops were… more»

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