1970 Chrysler Newport

Sedan

Automatic

CL41L0C115002

Clear

GAS

In an era when muscle cars dominated sales, advertising and speed records, this was Chrysler's full-size powerhouse. Chrysler focused on the full-size luxury market, beginning with its bread-and-butter nameplate, the Newport. Completely redesigned, the Newport was one of the few automotive lines that ushered in the 1969 model year with fresh styling. Clean lines, affordable pricing and longer, wider bodies for increased comfort--capped off by a trio of big-block V-8 engines--resulted in 111,499 Newports sold in the first year, effectively assisting in keeping the Chrysler marque ahead of Cadillac and Lincoln in sales. Despite having been redesigned for the 1969 model year, each Newport continued to use the basic 124-inch wheelbase unit-body from previous model years.Over 40 years later, these family-man leviathans are still overshadowed by their powerful mid-size cousins. That's good news for those looking to enter the hobby on a tight budget, because the entry fee for Mopar power seems like a bargain when you stop to consider that the Newport could contain the same engine as a desirable GTX or Road Runner, available today at a fraction of the price of one of those highly sought models. Here are a few facts to consider before embarking on a search for a Newport of your own. ENGINES Because both Dodge and Plymouth used the same engines, there's a proliferation of parts available, which makes rebuilding one of the V-8s a straightforward task. According to Mark Olsen, technical advisor and member of the Plymouth Owners Club, "The one thing that everyone should remember is that any of the engines installed under the hood of a Newport from this era benefited from several years of production, and each were designed with performance intentions from the outset, so durability is not a major concern. As is the case with most engines, high mileage--well into the 130,000-plus range--will result in some internal wear; that, or a heavy foot. But then again, most original owners didn't treat their Newports like they were a Road Runner." The standard engine for Chrysler's entry-level luxury car was a 383-cu.in. V-8 that produced 290hp and 380-lbs.ft. of torque with a 9.2:1 compression ratio and a two-barrel carburetor. Other visual cues when identifying this engine today include a single-outlet exhaust system and a single-snorkel air cleaner assembly. For 1970, compression was reduced to 8.7, although factory power ratings remained unchanged. This car was manufactured in the month of September year 1969. TRANSMISSIONS Like all Chrysler transmissions, the TorqueFlite is well built, and will provide years of trouble-free service if properly maintained. Customers overwhelmingly preferred the TorqueFlite automatic, which has a solid reputation among the Mopar faithful for extreme durability. Listed as optional equipment with the base 383 engine, it was standard equipment otherwise. Rebuild kits for both transmissions are readily available at reasonable prices. REAR AXLE Long known for its ability to ward off failures under high-load situations, Mopar's famed 8¾-inch differential, containing industry-standard hypoid gears and semi-floating axles, was installed on every Newport. Only two gear ratios were installed the base 383 two-barrel/TorqueFlite got a 2.76 with a 3.23 optional. This is a great car and will give someone years of road cruising pleasure. Overall the car is in good condition, the floor pans are all solid as well as the door jams and the overall body of the car. Light rust is all that is visible and the car is sound and solid. Dash is all intact with no cracks, all interior is original, radio buttons door locks, handles, all original and intact. Tires are good, it has all of the original hubcaps. No serious body damage or repairs of any kind to body that I can see. Original paint. Arm rests in center of both front seats. Jack and spare tire, with lug nut socket bar. Trunk is in good condition only superficial rust on some surface areas. Color of interior has gold and green look. speedometer working as well as other instruments except gas gauge. blinkers, lights, hazard flashers, all functional. Trunk light functional. Horn is working. Has a new battery. Compression check of all cylinders is good and has new plugs, new plug wires, new rotor, new cap. Body is straight all lines match perfectly.