A low-mileage, numbers-matching 1969 Chrysler Newport with a 383 V8 offers classic Mopar power and ocean-liner proportions.
A striking 1969 Chrysler Newport two-door hardtop with just 57,254 verified miles and a factory-original 383 cubic-inch V8 is now being offered for sale in well-preserved condition. This numbers-matching Mopar cruiser stands as a surviving relic of late-’60s American automotive excess—bold, brash, and unapologetically massive.
Built at the Newark, Delaware plant and finished in factory Crimson Red with a white vinyl roof, the Newport presents with original single-stage paint and era-correct detailing. The bodywork, though showing isolated areas of rust and minor imperfections, retains its commanding presence thanks to vast steel panels and sweeping lines. A chrome-encased front grille and modest tail lights accentuate the car’s sheer scale.
Under the hood lies the original 383ci four-barrel V8 engine, factory rated at 330 horsepower. Paired with the original A727 Torqueflite three-speed automatic transmission and an 8¾-inch rear axle with 3.23 gears, the car delivers strong, linear acceleration for its size. Power drum brakes all around and a torsion-bar front suspension support the car’s driving characteristics, which are best described as comfortable and deliberate.
Inside, the cabin features saddle brown vinyl bucket seats, a center console, and a horizontal gauge cluster showing period patina. A Retrosound-style AM/FM radio and functioning factory components—including lights and turn signals—round out the car’s original equipment. The trunk retains its original plaid mat and spare tire.
Rolling on red steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps and period-correct tires, this Newport represents one of just over 33,000 two-door hardtops built in 1969. Many were lost during the oil crises of the 1970s, making surviving, well-documented examples increasingly rare.
With a broadcast sheet and matching numbers throughout, this full-size Chrysler offers collectors a piece of Detroit history—ideal for cruise nights, weekend shows, or simply reliving the days when bigger truly was better.
