For Sale 1972 Newport (2-door, rebuilt 400, in CA near Riverside)

[ayilar]

Not mine. CM23M2C264747 is listed for sale on CL at $4.5k. The fender tag is not shown in the ad, but it looks to be a Newport Custom with GY8 gold paint, V1W white vinyl top, and a D4Y5 gold vinyl split bench (or is it D4L3 parchment?). From the seller, we learn that:

"Yes it needs some work. What it needs are water pump & thermostat, gaskets for valve covers fuel pump and oil pan. Transmission that fits. Aamco rebuilt it but it leaks. not under warranty. Some body work and interior. some fuses. It runs. I had motor rebuilt when i got it in 2013. 400 Motor, top end is BUILT!"

The seller warns us that the tires are almost 15 years old -- it certainly could look sharper with a good buffing and a set of new WW tires. Here are some photos for posterity.

 

[Davea Lux]

I especially like the yellow valve covers and the custom Duct Tape interior. On a good day this might be a $1,000 car. Top end built? Not much point unless he was going to get rid of the low compression pistons. The main thing that this car has going for it is that it is a 2dr, beyond that not much.

Dave

 

[jollyjoker]

Gotta love those yellow valve covers! Adds at least 50hp!

 

[Luke Pokrajac]

Owner must be a Steeler's fan.

 

[Ripinator]

Owner must be a Steeler's fan.

Nope. I think he's a beaner. . .

 

[73 T&C]

$500..... but only if he throws in the rosary beads.

 

[furious70]

If it's a 230 400 block it could be worth $500-750 to the right person just for the block.

 

[71Polara383]

Solid 1500-2500 dollar car.