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61 1961 Chrysler Newport on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:83321
Location:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

 

1961 Chrysler Newport 2door hardtop

This is a long time COLORADO car, so its not all rusted out like a back-east car.  The trunk was rusted out but I have patched in a rock solid trunk floor from a donor car (not thin and floppy like the patch panels) The floors are good in the back seat and passenger areas.  The drivers area floor is rusted through, but I have a new patch panel that comes with. There is some collision damage (just scrape, not deep) on the right side, with some old bondo on it, there is still some dentage there.  There is a rust though area near the left headlight that looks like  a thin line about 3 inches long.  The trim is good, some clips are loose, pot metal pieces are good compared to whats out there.

The front seat is ok for a guy, but you wouldn’t sit your date on it. The back seat is out, springs good, needs recover.  The astrodome dash lights up in blue luminescent, but the sppedo does not work. Maybe the cable?  All glass is good, with only a small crack in the corner of the right rear side glass, and some minor wiper wear in the front.  All windows regulate well.

Brakes are all new with a Master kit from Kanter, master cylinder , hoses, 6 wheel cyliners and new shoes.  The car has a new fuel tank, sending unit and pump.  The car has original 361, which came with a 2bbl.  I have converted to a 4bbl with period correct Mopar parts.

She runs and drives, and with the nice patina, makes a beautiful head-turning rat rod, but its also a super solid platform for a restoration or custom.

Smokes a little on startup, but smooths out after a while.  The tranny looses fluid when sitting. After the level is back up, she shifts well and does not slip.

The Wheels and tires are borrowed from another car. They are NOT included in this sale.  They are new 15 x 7 Wheel Vintiques, with new 205/70 in front and 225/70 in back. You can buy them as an add-on for an extra $1000, or I will fit the car with “roller” tires, suitable for transport, but not for street use.

Last year for Chrysler BIG FINS.  This is your chance! Happy Independence Day!

roysvintagecars

Roy 303-988-0391

ps. I will not reveal the reserve price before auction close.

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