1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible – 3-speed manual column shift – Unique

1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible – 3-speed manual column shift – Unique VIN – CE27L0C 219440 Current Virginia license tag Color code: X93W 383 cubic inch w/2bl ODO - 34K miles - this represents at least 134K This fuselage-bodied Chrysler convertible was special ordered at Fairfax Chrysler/Plymouth. Fairfax. Virginia in March of 1970 by the original owner. It is uniquely configured and fully documented. The original owner told me that it was important that he have a car that was both easy to service and versatile. This 1970 383 big block convertible is not for everyone. It requires a strong but sensitive hand to drive well. It’s heavy in confined environments. It was purchased for a rural environment where it runs well on open highways. Learn more about the fuselage design: http://www. fuselage. de/ See all of the photos taken early summer 2011 here: https://picasaweb. google. com/kip. darcy/1970ChryslerNewportConvertible3SpeedColumnShift# Features: - Formal black w/saddle and white convertible top - Three speed column shift - No power brakes - No power steering - Bucket seats - Power seat and windows (all windows work. seat does not – currently all the way back) - Rim-blow steering wheel - Radio delete Full documentation includes: - Original order - Window sticker - Dealer order book (all options) - Dealer brochure - Owner’s manual - Recent service receipts Recent repairs: - New convertible hydraulics/cylinders - New top motor - New convertible top o Electron o Correct crush grain (a lot of folks put the wrong grain on MOPARs of this era) o Glass rear window o New well - All new brakes - New gas tank - New carpets - Repaired seats w/original matching vinyl from SMS - Original style of poly-belt tires - New power window motor – driver’s side Caveats: - Rust in the rear quarters - Rusted trunk floor – see photos - Was involved in an accident – year unknown – where the car hit a sand barrel on the Washington DC beltway – replacement fender and frame horn repair – front passenger side - One repaint in original color - Rusted bumpers - Driven extensively on gravel roads – all undersurfaces are pinged - Sunburned interior – dash. headrests. arm rests - Missing some of clips for the top cover - Aftermarket radio – original owner-installed - CB radio - Whip antenna mount - Trailer hitch This car deserves to be preserved and/or restored. You will never see this combination of color and options again. It’s a just too wonderfully odd! Contact me to learn more. Make an appointment to inspect. 408-655-0152 Kip. Darcy@gmail. com Please note: Note this vehicle is sold as/is where is. All information is provided "AS-IS" without warranty of any kind. Potential buyers are encouraged to inspect prior to bidding on this item.