Chrysler Newport | 1977

Chrysler Newport | 1977

Highlights:

– 7.2-litre (440 cu in) V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission

– Numerous factory options fitted

– Presented as a handsome, largely original example

– Only minor rust noted on the bodywork

– Interior described by the seller as tidy and original

The seller offers for sale this 1977 Chrysler Newport, powered by a 7.2-litre (440 cu in) V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in a pale cream exterior with a contrasting dark blue vinyl roof, chrome bumpers and bright trim, the car rides on styled steel wheels with wire-look hubcaps and whitewall tyres, giving it the classic full-size American presence of its era. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in a blue and cream button-tufted brocade cloth with matching door panels and woodgrain dash accents, and the seller describes the interior as tidy and largely original. The car is said to have been fitted from the factory with a wide range of options, and comes with its original USA title, with all import duties into the Netherlands having been settled.

Further details from the seller indicate only minor rust on the bodywork, with no significant corrosion noted elsewhere on the car. The paintwork and brightwork show typical wear consistent with the car’s age and history.

The Chrysler Newport was the marque’s mainstream full-size model throughout the 1960s and 1970s, positioned below the New Yorker in the range but sharing the same generous proportions, comfort-oriented ride and broad selection of V8 power. By the mid-1970s the Newport had grown into an imposing, well-equipped cruiser, built on Chrysler’s full-size C-body platform and offered with a range of big-block engines, including the 440 cubic inch V8 fitted to this example.

Design-wise, the car displays the formal, upright roofline and quad rectangular headlamps typical of American full-size sedans of the period, along with a wide chrome grille, loop-style front bumper and opera-style rear quarter glass. Underneath, torsion-bar front suspension and a smooth-shifting automatic gearbox were engineered to prioritise a soft, effortless ride over sportiness, characteristics that continue to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of classic American full-size motoring today.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.

Condition of the interior

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Technical condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Overall condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.

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This car is currently located in: Overijssel province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Netherlands registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.

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