Although the name had been used for trim designations in the past, the Chrysler Newport was first introduced as its own thing for the 1961 model year. The Newport was the least expensive Chrysler available at the showrooms with a base price of $2964 and was a mélange of small hubcaps and minimal chrome, but […]
About eight years ago, I was driving down the Merritt Parkway in my BMW E30 with my then girlfriend. We got passed by late model VW wagon full of kids. I noticed a Big Lebowski Abide sticker on his back bumper and to the dismay of my girl sped up to give him a crazy […]
The third generation Chrysler Newport was built from 1961 through 1964 on Chrysler’s mid-sized “B” platform that was shared with the 300, Cordoba, Charger, etc. The Newport was Chrysler’s entry level sedan and while it missed some of the fancy bits that appealed to 300/Saratoga/NewYorker buyers when new, today the stripped down style and simplicity […]
The Newport was Chrysler’s entry level offering starting way back in 1961, and by the third generation’s release in 1969 it was still the choice for Mopar loving cheapskates and fleet buyers alike. Today, you can pickup a Newport in nice condition for half the price of a proper 2-door Mopar muscle car and spend […]
One of the tricks when buying a used car is that you should always pick the example with the most options from the OEM. Those options can add up to tens of thousands of dollars on a modern luxury car, but you’ll often get them for free when you pickup a used example because everybody […]
Another Daily Turismo post, another sub $5k classic that you can drive home today, no need for tow dolly or trailer. The 4th generation Chrysler Newport was sold from 1965 to 1968 and offers a big Mopar driving experience at a Pinto price. Find this 1966 Chrysler Newport offered for $4,000 in Wilton, CT via […]
The C platform underpinned many Chrysler Corp. full sized sedans, including the New Yorker, 300, Dodge Polara, Plymouth Fury and the subject of today’s post – the Chrysler Newport. This 1968 Chrysler Newport is in fantastic condition and is currently bidding for $5,600 reserve-not-met on ebay in Fort Meyers, FL. The Newport is a full […]