1967 Chrysler Newport Convertible- 2 door review from North America
"A Land Yacht with style!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've gone through 2 engines, the original 383 and a 440. (Both times I hit the oil pan which caused the engine to freeze).
The Convertible top needs new hydraulic cylinders.
The radio needed repair.
The under carriage needed to be reinforced as rust was getting to the car.
The manifold has a hole in it.
The rear wheel bearings needed to be fixed.
General comments?
Although this car is very expensive to keep up, and drive, I love it. I've had it since high school and have drove it steadily through college and law school until 1984. Currently, it is in the process of a full restoration. The body has held up, and it still catches the ladies eyes.
This car will be in my family for years. My son and I quarrel who gets to drive it on the nice days. The first time he drove it to school, everyone was talking about it. "Whose is that?" was the question of the day.
This is more than a car to me now; it's a member of the family. My canary yellow convertible baby will live on. It will continue to draw attention to itself. Older is better baby!!
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| A part of me |
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| Great for someone who understands beaters |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 1967 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 383- 2 bbl. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 256000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2002 |