1975 Chrysler Cordoba

CORINTHIAN LEATHER Hardtop

5.9L 360Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

Clear

GAS

1975 CHRYSLER CORDOBA - ULTIMATE MOPAR SURVIVOR 11,300 ORIGINAL MILES INCREDIBLE SURVIVOR “SPANISH GOLD” METALLIC SOFT, CORINTHIAN LEATHER ALL ORIGINAL 1975 Chrysler Cordoba The late Ricardo Montalban was an accomplished actor and he’s also well known for being the suave spokesman for the introduction of the Chrysler Cordoba, new for 1975. For you Mopar fans, you know Chrysler has hit some home runs over the years with cars that saved them in their darkest of moments. This was one of them. An elegant “new, small Chrysler” as the brochure said, it offered a quiet, high quality driving experience which was compared to the ride of Cadillacs and Lincolns at the time, not to mention New Yorkers and Imperials. While the Cordoba was targeted toward the Grand Prix/Cutlass/Monte Carlo (GM) and Grand Torino/Cougar/Ford Elite (FORD) buyer, it had many unique features which made it an immediate hit. Yes, 1970’s advertising being what is was, you had an American Chrysler, manufactured in Canada, being sold by a Mexican Actor, and named after a Spanish city or Argentinian coin. Hey, it worked. Although the leather was considered among the highest quality leather ever featured on an American automobile, the “soft Corinthian leather (Corinth is in Greece) “ catch phrase was actually an ad-libbed line by Mr. Montalban himself and it made sense, so Chrysler stuck with it. As Mr. Montalban eloquently stated in the voiceover, “I know my needs.” When you see this special example, you’ll know it needs to be in your collection, or your garage. Up for sale is my 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. It has 11,200 original pampered dry, rust-free miles. Never rained on, snowed on, winter driven. This car has been a lifelong “garage queen” which other than a new set of Goodyear whitewall tires, is completely original and unrestored. The paint is original, in fantastic condition and it wears all of its original decal stripes and original vinyl half roof. This car has four perfect Goodyear whitewall Radials mounted on rare urethane rallye “15’s.” (15 inch wheels were a big deal then). It’s engine compartment is immaculate as you can see. As equipped: · Glove box paperwork · Corinthian leather, amazing condition – soft and supple · Original shag carpet · Original spare tire and original carpeted trunk · Air Conditioning – recently serviced, ice cold and converted to R134 · New battery · Color Keyed Seatbelts · Map Light · Color keyed Rallye dual remote mirrors · Chronometer clock (doesn’t work, sorry) · Tinted Glass all around · Rear defroster · Roof Drip Moldings · Window Sill Moldings · Power Disc Front Brakes · Power Windows · AM FM Stereo · Bodyside molding · 360 2-barrel engine (the stock version, runs strong, lots of torque) · Automatic transmission This vehicle is in Rhode Island and is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty, expressed or implied. I am a private owner, not a dealer. I have the Florida registration and title in my name, although at the moment this car is at my Rhode Island home. The windows also have a very light tint so as to prevent the interior from cracking or drying out when it does get driven. The front and rear dash and the door panels are flawless. These cars are beautiful, elegant, extremely well made and this is one of the finest examples of a 1970’s Mopar you will find – these were typically modded or driven hard– few examples exist like this one today. In fact, an appraisal for a prior owner notes that this particular example is likely one of the finest in the world, and you’d have to go to a Chrysler museum to try to find a nicer one. Never smoked in. I didn't look for the build sheet but I am sure it's somewhere and likely in pristine condition. For you Mopar afficianados, the fender tag is there. All services up to date, including recent NOS plugs, wires, and ignition system components, to ensure reliability. I require a nonrefundable deposit of $1000 immediately via PayPal at the conclusion of the auction, with the balance due in the form of a bank check in five business days. There you have it, original beautiful and elegant Cordoba, one owner, garaged survivor, and it’s ready to get in, enjoy and drive. It may not take you and your favorite significant other or sidekick to fantasy island, but with a reserve set at a fair price, this car is a bargain which will only provide enjoyment and capital appreciation in the years to come. Good luck! On Nov-08-13 at 06:29:16 PST, seller added the following information: I will restate what I have told countless prospective buyers who keep emailing me, because no one reads anything anymore, perhaps a more direct message will be more impactful: Yes, This is an original, unrestored car. It only has 11,300 miles. Really. The paint is near flawless and original as is the vinyl half top, interior, e.g. It has never been in rain or snow. I even have the original owners' notes indicating the date, miles and nature of every little trip this car took - get gas, go to church, go visit Joe and Ida, e.g. The undercarriage is perfect and factory undercoated and no I am not going to go outside in my pajamas to take photos of the wiper arms or the little screws which hold the side marker lamps in. No, it doesn't have a console. If it did, it would magically appear in the photos of the interior which you didn't look at. No, it's not red, black or silver. No, it's not the 1 of 1 Hemi Cordoba made specifically for Lee Iaccocca's housekeeper or Ricardo Montalban's acting coach. No, it doesn't have an eight track. No, there is no police package Cordoba. No, it wasn't featured on an episode of Laverne and Shirley or Fantasy Island. It's not a Sport Fury, a Chrysler 300 Letter Car, a Norseman, A Road Runner, a Demon or a Cuda. It is what it is. A spectacular example of one of the cars which pulled Chrysler's corporate coconuts out of the firepit on Fantasy Island. I don't care what your 1987 issue of the Blue Book says what you think it's worth. I don't care what you think it's worth. The only thing more absurd than "blue book" values are the people who read them. I'd like to find a 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible in Plum Crazy for $7750.00 or a 1970 Chevelle SS Big Block convertible for $6350.00 too. Do I think you could put a crate motor in it and a set of Magnum 500 wheels on it? I think if you buy it you could tie dye the Corinthian leather and put shag rug inside the engine compartment and a lava lamp on the dash. Once it's yours, your good or bad taste may prevail. What's it worth? It's worth what someone will pay for it, recognizing it's an 11,000 mile survivor Mopar. What "does I need to get for it?" "What's yo reserve, bro?" or ever so eloquent, "How much?" If you have to ask, you can't afford to cruise around with your butt sitting on Soft Corinthian Leather and you will only drive this car in the Fantasy Island of your mind. If you don't have the money, the appreciation, the spousal approval, the garage space, or the appetite for this car, with all due respect, take your blue book and go home and watch reruns.