The last time this car was on the market was 60 years ago! Sold new in March 1965 Robert L Curtis of California took delivery of his new Chrysler Newport with options, for US$3555.00.

The 1965 Newport featured Chrysler’s 383 cu in V8 engine (6.3-litres), well-known for its power and smoothness. With 270 horsepower, it gave excellent performance for 1965 – and with TorqueFlite automatic transmission and power steering, the Newport was a breeze to drive and good for 110mph. The 4-door sedan of generous proportions and luxurious fit-out was sharp-looking in the post fins era.

Mr Curtis ensured his car was regularly serviced, as shown in the handbook and glovebox plaque showing service dates. By the end of 1969 the car had covered 37,991 miles. A file with the car has a lot of servicing and repair documentation dating back over four decades

The cherished Chrysler was transferred to his son in 1990. He moved to Australia in 1997 and arranged for the Chrysler to be shipped out. In preparation for moving, a considerable amount of work was done to the car. At that time the odometer showed some 46,000 miles.

With good foresight, Mr Curtis also took the opportunity to purchase a large quantity of service parts for the car before it left the US. Today, the boot of the car is filled with many new parts.

After so many years with the car, Mr Curtis donated the car to the Motor Museum of WA. The Museum management has been undertaking a review of its cars and decided that the Newport is not sufficiently relevant to Australian motoring history and should be sold. It has been kept maintained and in September was checked over and serviced in readiness for sale.

Today the car presents very well – it’s certainly an impressive vehicle. The paintwork shows wear in some places, a few small scratches and past localized repairs in some spots but is mostly original. The bodywork is straight and rust free. Inside, the car is very tidy. Everything appears to be in fine condition, in place and operational.

The odometer today shows just over 51,400 miles, which when looking over the car and through servicing documentation looks verifiable as correct.

The car starts instantly and immediately shows the smoothness of its powertrain. The brakes are quite sensitive and the car handles very nicely, given its proportions and intended characteristics.

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Paul Blank Classic Car Broker MD28143

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