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For sale here is a great running and driving, and rare 1962 Chrysler Newport convertible. There were only 2051 Chrysler Newport convertibles produced in 1962. The styling of these cars is very unique and desireable.
This '62 Newport has 90,883 miles on the odometer and runs and stops great. It starts right up and has plenty of power from the 361 V-8. The push-button transmission works well. Its really a joy to drive this one around town with the top down.
The body is pretty nice. There is a repairable seem on the very bottom edge of the passenger's side rocker. The bottom front fender tip behind the passenger's side front wheel is a little off-looking also, but each of these blemishes is hardly noticeable while using the car. The paint shows well and the chrome is good. The stainless is also good. The glass is in nice shape as well. The top does need a new rear plastic window due to UV discoloration. A previous owner removed the old window for visibility. Its the zip-in type. The top must currently be operated manually. This top does go up and down very easily and quickly manually. It seals out the wind pretty well too. The top vinly is im good condition. Decent riding radials and nice hubcaps. The door jambs will have to be painted the correct hue of blue. A previous owner repainted the car and the door jambs and trunk seal channel are a different shade.
The underside is in good shape with some usual and expected surface rust present. The car does ride smoothly. The trunk floor appears to have had some repair in the past.
The interior is in great shape. The seats are nice and very comfortable. The dash is nice and the guages are clear. Nice door panels. Seat belts in the car operate. The doors open and shut OK as does the hood and trunk.
The following items are working: headlights, taillights, brake lights, rear turn signals, front left turn signal, passenger wiper, all windows, amp meter, temp ga, heater and blower, radio. The following are not currently working: right front blinker, driver's wiper, horn, fuel ga, speedo and oil ga.
This RARE and very classy 1962 Newport Convertible can be enjoyed right away!! Cruise thorugh town in your Newport Convertible and get those looks and thumbs-up I have been getting this summer.
Please feel free to ask questions. Sold in as-is condition. Inspection available.

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