1970 Chrysler Newport Custom Coupe on 2040-cars

This 1970 Chrysler Newport Custom Coupe is an exceptionally clean, low mileage,  highly optioned, original condition vehicle. It rides smoothly, steers tight and straight down the road and brakes confidently with power front disc brakes. The original 383 V8 runs wonderfully and burns no oil and the 727 TorqueFlite Transmission shifts smoothly and crisply. The seats are very comfortable and are like new, with the original herringbone teal cloth interior material and supportive foam padding. The instrument panel, steering wheel and dash pad are in exceptional condition and show no cracks or significant wear.  The carpets are original and the factory floor mats are included with the car.

The door panels are good except the driver door panel is starting to show minor sun damage near the top of the door. The headliner is also in decent shape, however there is a minor split located above the drivers left shoulder.  The chrome is presentable and the paint is shiny, however it would need a repaint to be show quality. There is no need for any significant body work since this car is very straight with tight panel gaps. The biggest flaw is a minor blemish just behind the driver door near the character line. There is no rust on this car as it is a California vehicle. The trunk floor is solid although it shows some very slight surface rust as shown in the photos.

Virtually everything works in this vehicle - the power windows work great (although the rears are slow and need lubrication), the A/C blows ice cold and the AM/FM search-tune radio works as well. All lights, interior (dome, map light, under hood and trunk) work as they should. Recent work includes: the transmission selector shaft seal and pan gasket were replaced and the bands adjusted, the suspension was rebuilt around 80K miles and a very high efficiency radiator core was replaced along with other more minor maintenance items. A new fuel pump and fuel filter were also recently installed and the rear drum brakes were completely rebuilt with new shoes, cylinders and springs, new shocks in the rear were added as well.

There are no leaks from the drive-line. An aftermarket temperature gauge was added to supplement the cold/hot warning lights that still work as well. The engine is the original 383-2 barrel V-8 and it is very smooth and quiet, and the exhaust system is in good shape and even the rear resonator is in place and adds to the overall silence of this vehicle. The tires are General Touring A/S in size 235-70-R15 and are like new riding on stock 7" rims. The rear end is an open 8 3/4 with 2.76 gears. The original jack, tire iron and a full size spare are all in place as well.

The large Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth fuselage C-bodies built from 1969-1973 are becoming very rare as most were driven into the ground or had their big block engines and drive-lines removed. From a driving perspective this one is exceptional. I've completed numerous 1,000 mile round trip drives from the Bay Area to L.A. in this car with the A/C on and never once has it missed a beat (most recent was last month) and it's an absolute joy to drive. It's quiet, does not overheat and can truly be used as a daily driver as I wouldn't hesitate to drive this car anywhere at a moments notice. This is a car that I hate to part with as the vinyl top delete cars are exceptionally rare and it gets attention everywhere it's taken.

This is truly a turn-key car that needs nothing but a new driver. My only hope is that it goes to a good home. I encourage you to ask as many questions as you wish, as you will get honest answers, I assure you.

Shipping of this vehicle (if need be) and pick up are the sole responsibility of the buyer, however I will help coordinate if necessary. I also encourage people to contact me so as to make an appointment to view this vehicle in person as you won't be disappointed.