1961 Newport Convertible 413 3-Speed Manual

[mcmlvii]

My wife and I recently met a gent who happened to mention he had a '61 Chrysler convertible in the garage. My ears immediately perked up and I asked if we could see it. "Sure", he said.

He bought it in the '80s from a local wrecking yard in driveable condition but then let it sit for 10+ years before finally deciding to tackle the restoration. It's a beauty now, and sporting a '60 trunk lid.

Sorry for the lackluster photos.....

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

Wow another three pedal car close to my '62 300 convertible.

 

[75LandYacht]

My wife and I recently met a gent who happened to mention he had a '61 Chrysler convertible in the garage. My ears immediately perked up and I asked if we could see it. "Sure", he said.
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He bought it in the '80s from a local wrecking yard in driveable condition but then let it sit for 10+ years before finally deciding to tackle the restoration. It's a beauty now, and sporting a '60 trunk lid.
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Sorry for the lackluster photos.....

Great find, thanks for posting her on here..

 

[commando1]

As the kids say... omfg

 

[CBODY67]

In '63, Motor Trend did a test of a few "basic" cars. One was a '63 Newport 4-dr sedan with a 3-speed manual trans. It did pretty good for the stock engine without all of the added weight from sound insulation and power stuff on it. I can imagine how that '61 does with the 413 in it.

Thanks for posting!
CBODY67

 

[1978 NYB]

Wow! Very nice car.

Needs hood scoops. LOL.

 

[78Brougham]

Are there any hood scoops that fit a '61 Chrysler? Lol

 

[CBODY67]

Are there any hood scoops that fit a '61 Chrysler? Lol

Yep, saw some on a '61 Chry wagon at Mopar Nats years ago. A drag car, in black.

 

[Ironwolf]

 

[mcmlvii]

Thanks for the comments, guys. It was sure a rare treat to run across this car.