Hello everyone!
I'm Tobi from the north of Germany and I'm happy about my new achievement:
A 1969 Newport with 383-2 and A727.
I saw this car and fell in love. I love the shape and appearance, and of course, the power and sound. While researching information, I quickly came across your forum and find it's great!
I recently bought the Newport in Germany. It was imported in 2019 and first registered in Germany in 2020.
I'm currently trying to shed some light on my car's history, but I'm still at the very beginning.
The Newport is in very solid condition, but it needs some attention, especially inside. I want to keep it for a long time and restore it piece by piece, driving it regularly.
It has a spartan interior. I think you call these cars strippers or bare bones – we often call them accountants. In the past I didn't want to have such bare cars, but today they actually have a special appeal for me.
I've been reading this forum for weeks and have just registered. I'm excited by how much there is to discover here. Kudos to all of you!
Regarding the details:
There are many touch-ups to the paintwork – often of mediocre quality, and there are still or already new dents and scratches. The interior is unfortunately pretty worn out.
The body, however, seem really solid. That's what matters most to me.
Did I mention I love this car? Yes...
I particularly like the Avocado Metallic combined with the black vinyl roof. According to the Fender tag, the roof was once green. I don't know when or by whom it was changed. I suspect it was replaced with a black one at some point, not just repainted.
The hood was definitely wrapped in Germany by the previous owner – that much I learned. Even though it's not factory, I think it's very fitting. I think it will stay that way.
It also has a gold interior with vinyl upholstery – quite fitting, but I'm planning to change it completely to black. I would like that better. The upholstery and carpets are completely worn out anyway.
I'm curious if this car has been mentioned in the forum before, or if anyone even knows it. That would be a real coincidence, I think. I've read a lot here, but haven't found any references yet. However, I do know the last owner from Nevada by name. Maybe I'll try to contact him, and maybe he'll even respond.
There's something about the dummy clock - somehow timeless. ;)
@ayilar
Okay, enough writing for now. I'm looking forward to spending time here in the forum.
Best regards, Tobi
I'm Tobi from the north of Germany and I'm happy about my new achievement:
A 1969 Newport with 383-2 and A727.
I saw this car and fell in love. I love the shape and appearance, and of course, the power and sound. While researching information, I quickly came across your forum and find it's great!
I recently bought the Newport in Germany. It was imported in 2019 and first registered in Germany in 2020.
I'm currently trying to shed some light on my car's history, but I'm still at the very beginning.
The Newport is in very solid condition, but it needs some attention, especially inside. I want to keep it for a long time and restore it piece by piece, driving it regularly.
It has a spartan interior. I think you call these cars strippers or bare bones – we often call them accountants. In the past I didn't want to have such bare cars, but today they actually have a special appeal for me.
I've been reading this forum for weeks and have just registered. I'm excited by how much there is to discover here. Kudos to all of you!
Regarding the details:
There are many touch-ups to the paintwork – often of mediocre quality, and there are still or already new dents and scratches. The interior is unfortunately pretty worn out.
The body, however, seem really solid. That's what matters most to me.
Did I mention I love this car? Yes...
I particularly like the Avocado Metallic combined with the black vinyl roof. According to the Fender tag, the roof was once green. I don't know when or by whom it was changed. I suspect it was replaced with a black one at some point, not just repainted.The hood was definitely wrapped in Germany by the previous owner – that much I learned. Even though it's not factory, I think it's very fitting. I think it will stay that way.
It also has a gold interior with vinyl upholstery – quite fitting, but I'm planning to change it completely to black. I would like that better. The upholstery and carpets are completely worn out anyway.
I'm curious if this car has been mentioned in the forum before, or if anyone even knows it. That would be a real coincidence, I think. I've read a lot here, but haven't found any references yet. However, I do know the last owner from Nevada by name. Maybe I'll try to contact him, and maybe he'll even respond.
There's something about the dummy clock - somehow timeless. ;)
@ayilar
Okay, enough writing for now. I'm looking forward to spending time here in the forum.
Best regards, Tobi
