The entry-level full-size Chrysler that was basically a Plymouth Gran Fury with a Chrysler badge. It was a rear-drive, body-on-frame dinosaur in the age of downsizing—big, thirsty, and simple. It died after two years because nobody wanted a boat anymore.
The Newport was a full-size, rear-drive sedan on the R-body platform. It had a 5.2L V8 (130 hp) or a 5.9L V8 (140 hp) and a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic. It was body-on-frame, with torsion-bar front suspension and rear leaf springs. It was basic transportation—no frills, just a big V8 and a bench seat.
The LA V8s are bulletproof. The TorqueFlite 727 is one of the best automatics ever built. The car is simple and easy to fix. The problem is the carburetors and the Lean Burn ignition systems. Rust is a major issue. It’s a cheap classic if you can find one, but parts are getting scarce.
Every listing below is VIN-matched to your exact Newport before it ships, backed by a 60-day replacement warranty:
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