The 1975 Chrysler Newport was the 6th iteration of the model and one of the heaviest Chrysler ever made. Skyrocketing fuel prices made this model a tricky sell and ultimately the C-body Newport only lasted 4 years. The cars… more»
Chrysler Newport
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
10,299 Mile Time Capsule: 1978 Chrysler Newport Coupe
Through both mismanagement and misreading the marketplace, Chrysler found itself on the ropes in the late seventies. While the public was looking for vehicles that were more fuel efficient due to turmoil in the Middle East and at the… more»
Mar 18, 2024 • For Sale • 46 Comments
413 Under The Hood: 1962 Chrysler Newport
Yes, I’ve recently been on a station wagon bender. First, there was this 1953 Chevy, then a 1995 Mercedes, following, with a surprising amount of coverage, was this 1991 Buick Century, and today, for your reading enjoyment, I have… more»
Jan 12, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Two Owner Original: 1961 Chrysler Newport
From the thirties to the early eighties, you could usually trace an automobile’s design back to one very powerful person running the company’s internal design section. For Chrysler in the early sixties, that man was Virgil Exner. One thing… more»
Nov 19, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rare Interior Trim? 1961 Chrysler Newport “Highlander”
Special Edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and it would be fair to consider that any car from the early 1900s with a coachbuilt body could fall into that category. However, the practice increased post-war as… more»
Feb 9, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rare Woodie Rag Top: 1968 Chrysler Newport
The listing details are light, very light and the seller suggests that those interested in this 1968 Chrysler Newport convertible contact him for more details. Regardless, there’s probably enough here to give this Whammer-Jammer size Mopar its due. It’s… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
45K Mile Survivor: 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal
Riding in a 124″ wheelbase, stretching out 18.6 feet in length, and tipping the scales at 4,255 lbs. (I’m surprised it’s not heavier), this 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal two-door hardtop is big, bold, and brown. I marvel today at… more»
