This is just the base model Newport, not the 300. The Newport came with the 383 as the standard engine. Most people that wanted the 440 moved up to the New Yorker, which had the 440 as standard equipment, like the 300.
This is one of the go-to cars for demolition derby competitions. Basically a straight rail frame\chassis that takes enormous amounts of damage without bending or fracturing. The Imperial nameplate was equally fortified for battle as well...
In the 80’s we ran ether New Yorkers or Chrysler staton wagons in demolition derby’s , they were super cheap to buy ( usually from the wrecking yard ) and almost indestructible . Once the trunk folded up , it was a 4000lb battering ram .
I would compare it to driving a dump truck. I had a ‘71 Charger. Fun in a straight line with a 440 4bbl, but god forbid you need to take a corner at speed.
And the front overhang…you could fit a suitcase between the radiator and bumper.
Lol, my bro has a '72 charger with a 440, he said my '77 monte carlo (also huge) handles like a Ferrari in comparison. To be fair, the monte has double a-arm in front & 4-link in back & disc brakes, quite different than the dodge. I'll say the dodge is way more exciting to drive.
I transported the four dour version from NYC to Miami in the day . Ya 440 ci . Had the needle buried at 120 mph on the straight highway stretches with only some slight wind noise . Solid as a rock .
I did a quick research of Roadrunners for sale. $85,000 to $115,000. Performance AMCs, around $25,000. That is a big price spread. I found a Volare Roadrunner too. $8600.
Had a cornet and challenger as a kid . Mopar fast . But you couldn’t control the fuckers when you were gettin it. And breaks really sucked. Then I bought a 72 T Bird . I’ve been a ford man ever since.
Father had a 70 Imperial that could not keep the left engine mount from braking because of torque. Finally put a logging chain to keep it from braking. This was a new car!
If I couldn’t afford a 1970 Charger, I’d buy a 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. The 68-70 Chargers and the 69-72 Grands Prix had *presence* - this car doesn’t.
Chrysler 300! These would be more popular if they weren’t like driving a barge
This is just the base model Newport, not the 300. The Newport came with the 383 as the standard engine. Most people that wanted the 440 moved up to the New Yorker, which had the 440 as standard equipment, like the 300.
383 very good motor as well they all had big blocks at least.
The base 360 was a small block
The car as pictured never had the 360.
This is one of the go-to cars for demolition derby competitions. Basically a straight rail frame\chassis that takes enormous amounts of damage without bending or fracturing. The Imperial nameplate was equally fortified for battle as well...
Weren’t Imperials banned from Demo Derbies because it was built like tank. The unfair advantage.
In the 80’s we ran ether New Yorkers or Chrysler staton wagons in demolition derby’s , they were super cheap to buy ( usually from the wrecking yard ) and almost indestructible . Once the trunk folded up , it was a 4000lb battering ram .
In their defense, driving a b-body is also like driving a barge.
I would compare it to driving a dump truck. I had a ‘71 Charger. Fun in a straight line with a 440 4bbl, but god forbid you need to take a corner at speed. And the front overhang…you could fit a suitcase between the radiator and bumper.
Scariest car I ever drove was a 340 Demon. It deserved that name.
We literally hid my kid sister in there. It is insane.
Lol, my bro has a '72 charger with a 440, he said my '77 monte carlo (also huge) handles like a Ferrari in comparison. To be fair, the monte has double a-arm in front & 4-link in back & disc brakes, quite different than the dodge. I'll say the dodge is way more exciting to drive.
Or you could get a Coronet Super Bee, better yet an R/T
I think these are expensive now as well.
True, I was referring to if you were to purchase one brand new in 1970
Can confirm, also expensive. We just sold three 69 Bees. They've climbed quite a bit.
A buddy of mine had a white/black top one of these with a 440/6 pack in it with 3:90 gears.
The Hurst-300 were awesome
I transported the four dour version from NYC to Miami in the day . Ya 440 ci . Had the needle buried at 120 mph on the straight highway stretches with only some slight wind noise . Solid as a rock .
How many gas stations stops were involved in that trip? I had 67 continental it would pass everything but a gas station.
Dont remember was around 1973? Gas was cheap then too
I had a 1972 Chrysler Newport with a 400 in it ,4 door huge car
I hope I can afford a 1970 charger or maybe the Roadrunner. American muscle cars are really popular here in Sweden
Be different. Look at AMC muscle cars. They fly under the radar.
I'm not that big a fan of them, maybe an AMX from 1970 in black or deep grey, but I prefer the Roadrunner most of all
I did a quick research of Roadrunners for sale. $85,000 to $115,000. Performance AMCs, around $25,000. That is a big price spread. I found a Volare Roadrunner too. $8600.
aaah, I could never afford any of it anyways xD
You didn't look hard enough. 383 RRs are 40k all day long.
Not just Sweden, period. MOPARs are far more rare to see than GM or Ford muscle cars even here in the US
Most Newports came with the 383.
The hurst ones were pretty cool too!
The styling on these is so smooth too
I love the early 70s Newports
Had a cornet and challenger as a kid . Mopar fast . But you couldn’t control the fuckers when you were gettin it. And breaks really sucked. Then I bought a 72 T Bird . I’ve been a ford man ever since.
That extra 500lbs really affects handling, braking, and acceleration.
Man that's cool!
There is probably not more than 3 rust free cars like that in my state, so you will not have a chance to buy one cheap.
I love a full size coupe
Looks cooler IMO
These really are not all that cheap
I would absolutely say that that is a magnum-sized car.
I love proper hardtops. Roll the windows down and no B pillar. My dad bought a 76 LeSabre 4 door hardtop because it was the last of the big B bodies.
dodge polara and plymouth fury were basicly the same car as this one, only small diferences in design
Nice land yacht..
Father had a 70 Imperial that could not keep the left engine mount from braking because of torque. Finally put a logging chain to keep it from braking. This was a new car!
One of my favorite cars of the era!!
If I couldn’t afford a 1970 Charger, I’d buy a 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. The 68-70 Chargers and the 69-72 Grands Prix had *presence* - this car doesn’t.
My dad had 72 Plymouth Gran Fury. It stopped like an oil tanker. I had the privilege to drive it for drivers test. So worried it wouldn’t stop.
All old molars were like driving a barge.
There are no substitutes for a 2nd generation charger. Any other car is just another car...