moparnutcase
Senior Member
Not mine. Looks to be a nice example at a fair price. White does not do it for me, just my preference.
1976 Chrysler Cordoba | eBay
1976 Chrysler Cordoba | eBay
For Sale 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
- Thread starter moparnutcase
- Start date
- Status
A little overpriced, he says he did a lot to it, but that was just general maintenance. I bought a 77 lately, and all things that don't work on this 76 works on 77, and I paid half of what he is asking!
MarPar
Meat Man with a Hat
Nice car. And very clear, concise write up
1976 Chrysler Cordoba.
40,904 Miles. Lifelong S. California Car.
Runs/Drives Great.
For sale is a 1976 Chrysler Cordoba with only 40,904 original miles. This car has been in the Inland Empire of Southern California (San Bernardino and Redlands) its entire life. The Inland Empire is an arid desert-like climate. I am the second owner and purchased the car nearly 3 years ago. I have only used the car for less than 1,000 miles. The original owner was a gentleman in his 90s who had special ordered it for his retirement years. When I purchased it in 2015, the car had been in storage for 15 years. I had to put quite a bit of money into it to replace seals, flush the fuel system, rebuild the carburetor, and more (discussed later). The car now is in excellent drivable condition and it passed the CA smog inspection a few years ago. I always put premium fuel in it. I believe the mileage to be accurate because of the owner provenance and representations, the doors don’t sag, the pedals are super clean and not worn, the original windshield isn’t pitted or faded, the engine does not smoke and the valves are very clean (as seen through the fuel filler cap).
I have decoded the tag under the hood as follows:
S Chrysler Cordoba
S Special Order
22 2 Door Special Coupe
J 360 CI V8 (5.9L) with 4BBL Carburetor
6 Year 1976
R Built in Windsor, Ontario
N88 TorqueFlite Automatic
N95 California Emissions
P31 Power Windows
P41 Power Door Locks
S62 Tilt Steering Wheel
F11 50 Amp
H51 Air Conditioning with Heater
J52 Inside Hood Release
M25 Wide Sill Moldings
B12 Front Disc Brakes
C57 60/40 Split Bench Seat with Recline
C97 Trunk Dress Up Package
The car is a true survivor—it has its original paint, drivetrain, glass, and interior. It has never been smoked in and the ashtray is pristine (no residue). Everything works except for the clock, lighter, electric locks, cruise control, and 8 track player (but the AM/FM does work). The original paint is not perfect but it has held up extremely well over the years. There are a few minor dings and scratches (these can be seen in the photos). The passenger wheel-well chrome trim is missing and so is the rear ‘Cordoba’ badge (these are easy parts to source at a salvage yard—I never got around to it). The radial-ply tires have a few thousand miles life left in them but they are older and should be replaced. The power steering and power brakes don’t squeak and work great. The belts are all good. The interior has been thoroughly cleaned and is very presentable. The dash pad and headliner are all undamaged (no tears or cracks). The ashtray trim does have a chip out of the bottom of it. All of the interior courtesy light lenses have been replaced and are undamaged. However, the velour seats are showing their age. The top of the rear seats and the side of the passenger seat are sun-bleached. The passenger seat also has a tear in it from where the sun hit it the most. Other areas of the velour are thinning but it is all very clean and comfortable.
As mentioned earlier, I did put several thousand dollars of repairs into the car because it had been sitting so long. All of the following work has been done in the last 500 miles:
-The fuel tank and lines were flushed and cleaned. The fuel filter, fuel sender, and fuel filler gasket were all replaced.
-Transmission rebuilt (gaskets dried out) with a new torque converter.
-The original A/C was updated to R134 and just serviced.
-The original 4 barrel carburetor was rebuilt.
-The shocks were replaced at all 4 wheels.
-The engine oil, transmission oil, and coolant were all replaced.
-The ignition module, spark plugs, plug wires, and distributor were all replaced.
-The wheels were aligned.
The car has a clear California title and both of its original blue California license plates (the front mounting bracket is in the trunk). The original landau top is in amazing condition for its age; it looks like it is only a few years old. All of the lights and gauges work. The windows and driver’s seat are powered and all work great. It starts easily even when cold. The chrome is not perfect but it is very shiny and presentable. There is no notable rust to mention but there are some small spots of minor surface rust under the hood as can be expected of any car this age. The original full size spare tire and jack are in the trunk and the car also comes with its original owner’s manual and a sales brochure.
I love this car and it is really fun cruiser to drive. I get compliments about it frequently and I think 70s cars are just starting to appreciate amongst collectors. But I have 2 other project cars and I don’t have the space for this big (215.3”) car any longer.
Selling as local pickup only but I’m happy to coordinate with your shipper if you live out of the area.
1976 Chrysler Cordoba.
40,904 Miles. Lifelong S. California Car.
Runs/Drives Great.
For sale is a 1976 Chrysler Cordoba with only 40,904 original miles. This car has been in the Inland Empire of Southern California (San Bernardino and Redlands) its entire life. The Inland Empire is an arid desert-like climate. I am the second owner and purchased the car nearly 3 years ago. I have only used the car for less than 1,000 miles. The original owner was a gentleman in his 90s who had special ordered it for his retirement years. When I purchased it in 2015, the car had been in storage for 15 years. I had to put quite a bit of money into it to replace seals, flush the fuel system, rebuild the carburetor, and more (discussed later). The car now is in excellent drivable condition and it passed the CA smog inspection a few years ago. I always put premium fuel in it. I believe the mileage to be accurate because of the owner provenance and representations, the doors don’t sag, the pedals are super clean and not worn, the original windshield isn’t pitted or faded, the engine does not smoke and the valves are very clean (as seen through the fuel filler cap).
I have decoded the tag under the hood as follows:
S Chrysler Cordoba
S Special Order
22 2 Door Special Coupe
J 360 CI V8 (5.9L) with 4BBL Carburetor
6 Year 1976
R Built in Windsor, Ontario
N88 TorqueFlite Automatic
N95 California Emissions
P31 Power Windows
P41 Power Door Locks
S62 Tilt Steering Wheel
F11 50 Amp
H51 Air Conditioning with Heater
J52 Inside Hood Release
M25 Wide Sill Moldings
B12 Front Disc Brakes
C57 60/40 Split Bench Seat with Recline
C97 Trunk Dress Up Package
The car is a true survivor—it has its original paint, drivetrain, glass, and interior. It has never been smoked in and the ashtray is pristine (no residue). Everything works except for the clock, lighter, electric locks, cruise control, and 8 track player (but the AM/FM does work). The original paint is not perfect but it has held up extremely well over the years. There are a few minor dings and scratches (these can be seen in the photos). The passenger wheel-well chrome trim is missing and so is the rear ‘Cordoba’ badge (these are easy parts to source at a salvage yard—I never got around to it). The radial-ply tires have a few thousand miles life left in them but they are older and should be replaced. The power steering and power brakes don’t squeak and work great. The belts are all good. The interior has been thoroughly cleaned and is very presentable. The dash pad and headliner are all undamaged (no tears or cracks). The ashtray trim does have a chip out of the bottom of it. All of the interior courtesy light lenses have been replaced and are undamaged. However, the velour seats are showing their age. The top of the rear seats and the side of the passenger seat are sun-bleached. The passenger seat also has a tear in it from where the sun hit it the most. Other areas of the velour are thinning but it is all very clean and comfortable.
As mentioned earlier, I did put several thousand dollars of repairs into the car because it had been sitting so long. All of the following work has been done in the last 500 miles:
-The fuel tank and lines were flushed and cleaned. The fuel filter, fuel sender, and fuel filler gasket were all replaced.
-Transmission rebuilt (gaskets dried out) with a new torque converter.
-The original A/C was updated to R134 and just serviced.
-The original 4 barrel carburetor was rebuilt.
-The shocks were replaced at all 4 wheels.
-The engine oil, transmission oil, and coolant were all replaced.
-The ignition module, spark plugs, plug wires, and distributor were all replaced.
-The wheels were aligned.
The car has a clear California title and both of its original blue California license plates (the front mounting bracket is in the trunk). The original landau top is in amazing condition for its age; it looks like it is only a few years old. All of the lights and gauges work. The windows and driver’s seat are powered and all work great. It starts easily even when cold. The chrome is not perfect but it is very shiny and presentable. There is no notable rust to mention but there are some small spots of minor surface rust under the hood as can be expected of any car this age. The original full size spare tire and jack are in the trunk and the car also comes with its original owner’s manual and a sales brochure.
I love this car and it is really fun cruiser to drive. I get compliments about it frequently and I think 70s cars are just starting to appreciate amongst collectors. But I have 2 other project cars and I don’t have the space for this big (215.3”) car any longer.
Selling as local pickup only but I’m happy to coordinate with your shipper if you live out of the area.
moparnutcase
Senior Member
I do not think the price is out of line. Especially for the originality and the lower mileage. It is not a car I would purchase mainly due to the color, but condition wise they are getting fewer and far between to find in original un-restored shape. What condition is yours in?
78Brougham
"Chump"
I like it too John. I'd bet you could get it $6500 and both would be happy.
Seems fair enough to me....
Maybe our friend @Moseman just got lucky or the guy just wanted to dump it. Who knows.
Good on you moseman!
Seems fair enough to me....
Maybe our friend @Moseman just got lucky or the guy just wanted to dump it. Who knows.
Good on you moseman!
About the same (white, white vinyl, black carpet), always garaged, original paint, leather buckets, sunroof, 400 ci. new tires, rust free, I drove it last month 1100 miles from Oregon to New Mexico. The clock even works. Heater control cable needed to lubricated with graphite, and now it works. I would buy this one, if it was at 4,000. I also have a 75 and a little bit worse for wear, black original paint, 360, leather buckets (turbine wheels!), this 76 would be a trifecta!
moparnutcase
Senior Member
Sounds about right Ken. I looked at a lot of cars before I bought my 'Doba and this one(upon inspection)looks to be worth every penny.
Yes, I would probably pay 6 to 6500. Just so I would have 3 good running Doba's. When I graduated college I ordered a 75 with the velour seats like this one. My wife will kill me. What do you think the correct ratio is for payback? Her 5 new pair of shoes equals one 76 Doba?
MarPar
Meat Man with a Hat
68PK21 440.6bbl
Old Man with a Hat
Awful lot of wear on that gas pedal for a 40k mile car with cruise control.
Not to mention a very well-worn passenger seat.
moparnutcase
Senior Member
California car.....most likely sun damage.
Sun damage, in the middle of the seat? Center armrest too? Not.
73Coupe
Senior Member
There they go with the tag censoring again, ugh. 
Very nice car though. Personal luxury transportation at its best!
Very nice car though. Personal luxury transportation at its best!
moparnutcase
Senior Member
I must be missing something as the only damage I see is on the upper part of the passenger seat. That is a velour interior and to me looks like its just the fabric, like when you run your hand over it and it leaves a mark. Obviously the car would need a hands on inspection, but short of being at least partially restored, I highly doubt it has 140,000 miles on it. Just because a car is low mileage, it does NOT guarantee that it is in perfect or near perfect condition. Looking at the rest of it I would have to give the seller the benefit of a doubt on the mileage UNTIL it is looked at the least.
68PK21 440.6bbl
Old Man with a Hat
From ad text "it has its original paint" OK I'll give him the benefit of a doubt that's the original paint under the drivers door!
Notice the bolts drivers door vs passenger door.
rapidtrans
Senior Member
My doba had the gold velour interior. The seat tops showed sun fade within two years. Depending on how it is regularly parked the rear seat will fade unevenly. As did my Monaco’s vinyl.
This car still looks good and is well equiped. Might look much better with a white top though.
This car still looks good and is well equiped. Might look much better with a white top though.
68PK21 440.6bbl
Old Man with a Hat
Now the passenger seat, I know nothing about velour interiors but weren't all headrests of the vinyl material?
I can understand a re-cover as desert car vinyl headrests are first to go in the heat.
I can understand a re-cover as desert car vinyl headrests are first to go in the heat.
moparnutcase
Senior Member
And what is your reasoning for that?
78Brougham
"Chump"
Could be that an owner at one was a "big-un" and a leaner.
My '95 XJ12 was one like that. Idiot P.O., must have been huge and a leaner, the leather on the console was damn near scrubbed off and the seat was a mess!
- Status
Similar threads
- Locked
