Is the radio working? Looks like it fell back out of it's place. One thing about these cars is if the rear end is sagging they look bad, I know because I have owned three. However the stance on yours is perfect.
Here's a photo of a Russian Newport, and a link to it's interesting story.
The Pearl of Grodno:
В деревне возле Гродно 15 лет хранился шедевр - Chrysler Newport 1972 - NewGrodno.By
Nice car! The up sweep of that fender is fantastic. My best friends Dad growing up had a four door version of this car but I have never seen the two door before that I can remember (old).
I have seen that car on E Pender St. for years. And a couple of times on the street being driven. Wonder where it's going. She looked pretty good in person.
I have a 72 Newport 4 door post car and need the A Pillar inside plastic trim for right side but would like to get both sides if available. A wrecking yard told me this:
"Only the 1969-1973 Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge 4 door post sedan C Body and wagons will work with your car."
So if anyone...
When I was a cab driver in Edmonton back in 1977 a guy named Rick Bell had one of these. It was the fanciest car on the fleet. He was car 200 but he would say 2 bubble oh on the taxi radio. Such a great guy, and with a superior taste in automobiles I must say. What a fantastic car.
That forest of gauge pods is hilarious, I probably would have liked it in.. you know back then. But looks to be very straight interior wise and body wise. Hopefully no rust issues. That car could be a one of a kind. Best of luck.
I think maybe the guy from Calgary named this car. I am Canadian and I have met a few of them haha. Your car is very very nice. Hopefully jayred02's will be the same soon.
Nice body style. Love Chrysler/Mopar Roofs! Is there a thread about them? Great style for sure. This car could be a cool ride one day with your hard work.
That is what I call an easy restoration, body wise at least. Just a pressure wash! It's just like my '72 Newport which does not seem to age. Thank you for putting on the white walls, they were made for old Chrysler's. I imagine it needed suspension parts but what a cool looking wagon. And a...