Chrysler production records indicate that only 2915 convertibles were made in 1966.
This West Coast car has been with a single owner for the past 32years. Purchased in Washington, the car has been registered in CA for 30 years. During these years, the car has frequently been garaged and not used.
Odometer reads 43824 miles but does not work. Original miles unknown. Speedometer does not work as well as it recently stopped
Approximate miles driven by current owner total less than 5k.
Upon purchase, the following works was completed by the owner:
Full engine out rebuild
Convertible top replacement
Various steering components: ball joints tie, rod ends.
Completely repainted in original color
Newer parts:
Carburetor and fuel line
Radiator re-core and restore
Cooling fan assembly
Alternator
Power brake booster
Electronic ignition
Both left and right rear rocker panels show signs of rust.
This car has been lovingly owned by its current owner. He wishes that the car goes to an appreciative buyer that will care for it for years to come. Owner will be very involved with the adoption process and will need to conduct a thorough interview before the sale's completion!
For 1966, a few changes were made to the grille, and fender skirts were standardized. The optional 383-cid engine increased to 325 hp, and a new 365-hp, 440-cid V-8 could be added to the Newport for $335 and it could only be paired with the automatic transmission. The four-speed was also dropped.
Model overview
Chrysler’s 1965 restyle added some bold cues to their entry –level Newport, and showed that the company had figured out how to design big cars to scale. The Newport had a bold, sculptured side panel with a chrome accent strip both above and below it. The grille and headlights were recessed, as were the taillights. The base engine was now a 270-hp, 383-cid V-8. Newports could also be ordered with a 315-hp, 383-cid engine, and either powerplant could be equipped with the standard manual three-speed transmission, a four-speed manual, or the 727 automatic.
The Newport lineup included a four-door sedan, a glassier town sedan, two-and four-door hardtops, a convertible, and six- and nine-passenger Town & Country stations wagons. Prices ranged from $3,000 to $3,600. The public responded favorably to the redesign and Chrysler sales boomed. The Newport line represented 55 percent of Chrysler’s 200,000 sales.