Just ended up with this one. Sportgrain Newport convert.

[Markymopar]

I bought this one yesterday. Went to buy a 66 dodge sweptline and it was rougher than what I thought so I hauled this home instead. 68 Newport Convertible. Well optioned. Sportgrain trim package. H code 383 h.p. bucket seat interior, air conditioning, am/fm stereo. Super solid car with no rust in floors or 1/4s.
I am currently in the muddle of working on a loaded 67 300 convert and probably cant afford to keep both.

 

[Markymopar]

This is the 67 300 convert. 440 tnt 375 horse. Disc brake, 3.23 suregrip, buckets and console, air conditioning, performance indicator, tilt and telescopic column, am/fm stereo, and power windows.

 

[69CoronetRT]

Cool find. Might you be able to share the tag on the Newport so I can see if/how the sports grain was coded ?

 

[JC68vert300]

Chrysler only made that Sportsgrain Newport for '68 and '69 if I am not mistaken. I think less than 200 verts were made each year. Hope you can figure out how to save both coolcars, because that 300 is great too.

 

[1978 NYB]

If you could post the fender tag(s) for both cars would be appreciated.

 

[Straight eight]

...just burnt some gas with my 1969 Sportsgrain convertible...love it! Pic is from today:

 

[Markymopar]

68 newport fender tag and 67 300 fender tag

 

[GregG48203]

H code 383 h.p.

You may want to check the engine numbers on that '68 Newport. It looks to be a big block from the mid-1970s.

 

[Markymopar]

It could be a different engine. Or somebody could have had valve covers changed. It is 40+ years old and doesnt seem to make much difference if its numbers matching for a c body.

 

[live4theking]

Nice, did I read this like you're going to sell one of them.

 

[Markymopar]

I will probably end up selling the 68 newport convert. I probably gave too much for it plus hauled it home. So i may have to sit on it for a while. Either way I need to put the carb back on it and get it running and driving. I know its not too far from being mechanically good. A guy started to fix it up. Had a new top but its rotten and has holes in it now.

 

[saforwardlook]

What is the deal on the 78 or 79 Lebaron on your trailer - you keeping it or selling it? I miss my old one. It was a great car. Would like to see some photos of it if you have the time. Is it a Medallion or the regular series?

 

[69monaco]

 

[69monaco]

 

[Markymopar]

It is a 79 diplomat. Nice original with 75000 miles on it. Runs but trans is bad. Clear title. $1,600

 

[BLIMP]

Man am I envious of all that open space! I'd have 500 cars if I had the room haha. And I like your convertibles, both are diamonds in the rough.

 

[Duncan]

I had the Chrysler (LeBaron) version of the Diplomat. I also miss that car and would like to pick one up again some day.

 

[Markymopar]

We have 80 acres and about 350 vehicles. About 60 of them are 1965-1978 c bodies.

 

[saforwardlook]

We have 80 acres and about 350 vehicles. About 60 of them are 1965-1978 c bodies.

Thank you, as you make me feel more normal now. Keep up the good work!

 

[BLIMP]

We have 80 acres and about 350 vehicles. About 60 of them are 1965-1978 c bodies.

Outstanding!!!