This Newport is very clean. It is not running. The original engine has been rebuilt and installed by the original owner. She was having the engine rebuilt at her local shop and it was taking too long, so she paid the shop and took it home. It sat in her garage for 3 years. It appears they had a problem with a grounded positive wire because a few wires are burnt. It's not bad, maybe 3 hours to repair the wiring. I can say that because I have been servicing them since 1972.
Most people would have done away with the lean burn, but it's in the trunk along with the fender skirts and air cleaner. This is a very nice car with a small amount of rust. It is an easy fix. The main rust, really almost the only rust, is the trunk lid. From what I am told, her garage door leaked and that is why the deck lid has rust on the base. Again it is not a hard fix.
The Landau top almost looks like it was put on yesterday. For a padded Landau top, that is an amazing condition to find it in. The seats show no wear. It has a stereo 8-Track from the factory and there are about 15 8-tracks that come with the car.
I was considering starting the repair work on the wiring and getting the engine running, but then I will look to get more money from this sale. As it is, I didn't have to lay out too much and maybe I can pass a great deal on to you. There is no reserve in this auction. I hope someone who enjoys this type of vehicle gets this and appreciates the great condition this one is in. I'm also willing to entertain some trades.
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