1966 Chrysler Newport for sale $26,995
| 1966 Chrysler Newport $26,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $26,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Full size might be an understatement with this gorgeous 1966 Chrysler Newport convertible. As long as a city block and powered by Chryslers biggest V8and#44; its traditional luxury with a bit of muscle behind it. You wont see one at every showand#44; and once you experience a mid-60s Moparand#44; you might just become a convertand#44; because they drive better than almost anything else of the period. Bright red is far from subtleand#44; and theres a lot of it on this spectacular land yacht. The angularand#44; straight-line styling works best on the big Chryslers like thisand#44; but that also means theres no place for sub-standard work to hide. This car was repainted some years agoand#44; so its not freshand#44; but we guarantee youre going to get noticed every time you drive this car. Those might just be the largest quarter panels ever createdand#44; but there arent any major waves in the surfaceand#44; meaning that they either started with great base stock or some poor guy sanded them until his fingers bled. There are some scratches and signs of age on the paintand#44; but it shines up nicely and still showcases the fantastic details; just check out the trim that stretches from nose to tail along the top edges of the fendersand#44; and the bullet-like piece that runs on the rockerand#44; giving the car a tapering look that makes even this behemoth look sleek. The chrome is in good shape overall and its been recently fitted with HID headlights and side mirrors with LED signals that are neat additions. The interior offers black buckets and one of the coolest dashboards we can recall. Quite a few new pieces elevate the qualityand#44; including fresh carpets and a new dash padand#44; and it sure looks like the seats have recent seat covers that echo the originals almost exactly. The gold-toned dash is a cool contrast that works rather welland#44; and the hooded instrument panel is framed perfectly by the ivory-toned steering wheel. There are also auxiliary gauges under the dash to monitor oil pressure and temperature. The car is loaded up with optionsand#44; including functional A/Cand#44; power windowsand#44; and an AM/FM radioand#44; so it feels like a luxury car in every way. The back seat is truly spaciousand#44; as is the trunkand#44; which also houses a brand new redline radial spare tire. The black power convertible top is brand new and uses the correct Chrysler long-grain vinyl for a correct look. Chryslers big 440 cubic inch V8 provides effortless torque that makes this car feel smaller than it is. It was rebuilt about 30and#44;000 miles ago and includes a new Edelbrock intake and carburetorand#44; an MSD distributorand#44; and a set of fresh exhaust manifolds to seal it up tight. It starts easily and idles with a bit of a rumble to remind you that this isnt your average luxury barge. Its nicely detailed with corporate turquoise engine enameland#44; and youll note that correct decals have been affixed to the open-element air cleaner. The 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission was rebuilt four years ago and shifts smoothlyand#44; feeing power to a standard 8.75-inch rear end. Theres also a brand new dual exhaust system that has just enough burble to itand#44; and the front end was just rebuilt so it has that trademark Chrysler flying carpet ride. Traditional Rallye wheels are a nice addition and carry 215/70/15 whitewall radials all around. A handsome and unusual car with great power and lots of presenceand#44; all at a shockingly affordable price. Call today! |