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I got a 1966 Newport with some pretty rare equipment or ? If anyone knows anything of my car. What i have been told so is it just 7 made like my Newport in 1966. Chrysler Newport -66 2dr/ht 440/727, 8:3/4 Disc Brakes Bucket Seats with options seat from 300 with fabric on seat/back. AC only equipment. (Arizona car) Dual exhaust. Four Barrel intake.
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Sorry I have no idea where to even look for that type of information. That being said, I consider any 66 Chrysler to be rare. Yours looks to be exceptional.
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Greybone wrote ...
I got a 1966 Newport with some pretty rare equipment or ? If anyone knows anything of my car. What i have been told so is it just 7 made like my Newport in 1966. Chrysler Newport -66 2dr/ht 440/727, 8:3/4 Disc Brakes Bucket Seats with options seat from 300 with fabric on seat/back. AC only equipment. (Arizona car) Dual exhaust. Four Barrel intake.
I would say that you have some very rare options if they are all original. Do you have the build sheet?
The 440 engine was unusual in the Newports and more so the disc brakes. Bucket seats on a 2 door is probably not that unusual. Having Chrysler 300 seats OEM would be very unusual if they are called out on the build sheet. The dual exhaust can be added so unless it is called out on the build sheet you do know. All 440 engines were four barrel.
This being said, in my opinion, having the 440 engine and disc brakes original does not make the car any more valuable than if someone had added a 440 engine and dis brakes to a 383 front drum brake car.
In fact the front disc brakes on those cars are a bit of a nightmare for parts and I would rather have aftermarket or 1969-1973 front disc brakes.
It sounds like you have a great car. Enjoy it. Any photos?
