1966 Chrysler Newport

For sale by auction on Saturday 06 June 2015 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The Newport was the name used by the Chrysler division of the
Chrysler Corporation for both a hardtop body and for its lowest
priced models between 1961 and 1981. The 1965 Newport was built on
an all-new Chrysler C platform. Shared with the 300 and New Yorker. br/>the styling mimicked the square lines of the Lincoln Continental
and the 1964 Imperial. The standard engine offering was a 6. 3
litre. V8 with two-barrel carburettor and 270bhp. Optionally
available at extra cost was the 383 with four-barrel carburetion
and 315bhp. Standard transmission was a three-speed column shifted
manual and optionally available was the three-speed Torqueflite
automatic transmission. Interiors featured padded instrument
panels. full carpeting and choices of cloth-and-vinyl or all-vinyl
standard bench or notchback bench seats with armrest. The 1966
Newport received new grill work and revised taillights but was
otherwise changed very little from 1965; with the 270bhp. 6. 3
litre. two-barrel continuing as standard.

This example has spent most of its life under single family
ownership. garaged in Arizona and looks as splendid today as it
must have when bought new in 1966 with its gleaming black
coachwork. contrasting blood red interior and fantastic chrome
highlights. The current owner resides in the UK but often holidays
in the States and. rather than pay for a modern hire car. decided
to buy a true American classic. The car was thus driven from its
purchase in Arizona. across the Mojave Desert to his holiday
destination with friends in Palm Springs. Driving across the desert
in 42° centigrade is not for the faint hearted and rather ambitious
in a newly purchased classic car but the Newport didn't skip a beat
and with the air conditioning operating as you would hope. the
pillar-less coupé provided as comfortable a journey as could be
hoped for . . . even returning near 18mpg!

Having covered a mere 60. 00 miles since new and offered with
recent import and receipts (including original titles). V5
Registration document. operating instructions handbook. br/>registration certificates proving mileage and even the original
cheque used to purchase the car. this is a rare American car with a
genuine history to back up its claims. With powered brakes and
steering. a new MoT test certificate until spring 2016 and such an
attractive estimate. this is an outstanding example of classic 60s
American style.

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