Newport interior question

[Newport73]

I looking at buying this 76 Newport. I'm liking the interior, a real 70s vibe. Was this a option? I see the door panels are two tone also. Tan on top grey on the bottom. Anybody have any input ? Thanks

 

[Davea Lux]

I think that the seat inserts were probably redone at some point. In '73, the Newport was offered with the Navajo option, included seats inspired by Navajo Blankets but with a Navajo copper paint job and similarly colored carpets. This was the "Spring Edition" '73 Chrysler. As far as I know, that was the only year this option was offered, but it was possible to order a lot of different combinations.

Dave

 

[Big_John]

From the '76 Chrysler Dealership Data Book. The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1976 Chrysler Dealership Data Book - Newport/New Yorker

Castilian Trim option

 

[Newport73]

Thanks that's good info. It looks like the car got optional Int and steering wheel, but not much else.

 

[cuda hunter]

What trim tag code is castilian?

 

[Vaanth]

What trim tag code is castilian?

From the 1976 Chrysler Color & Trim Selector.

 

[chry73luv]

I think that the seat inserts were probably redone at some point. In '73, the Newport was offered with the Navajo option, included seats inspired by Navajo Blankets but with a Navajo copper paint job and similarly colored carpets. This was the "Spring Edition" '73 Chrysler. As far as I know, that was the only year this option was offered, but it was possible to order a lot of different combinations.

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This option carried over into the early 74 models as well

 

[JimmyG]

Yes, this was an available and limited run option. I had a 75? Chrysler coupe with this interior. It was quite different to say the least, but it was unique!

 

[BigWally]

WOW! That Castillian interior is magnifcent! Go for it!

 

[Mid70's Chrysler Fanatic]

I looking at buying this 76 Newport. I'm liking the interior, a real 70s vibe. Was this a option? I see the door panels are two tone also. Tan on top grey on the bottom. Anybody have any input ? Thanks

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Sweet car! Some of the contemporaneous Winnebago/Itasca RV interiors had similar upholstery. Design with character: how quaint!

I wonder if the gray hard panels have lost color due either to UV or oxidation. The soft vinyl in my ’74 T&C still has its factory blue color, while all the hard plastic has faded to a greenish hue.