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.

 

[CBODY67]

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.

That's minor! There were some early 1980s Monte Carlo tan door panels which became THREE colors of PINK as they aged. Upper hard plastic, center soft vinyl, and the lower hard plastic piece. Starting out the same color when the car was new. But being a GM product, this was perceived to be "normal, they all do that".

 

[chipieal]

The Navajo Blanket interior was offered in 1941 as an option. Also the Tartan Plaid

 

[Newport73]

if you look at the picture, you can see the rear door panels also look tu tone. I'm not 100% sure but I think the car is a low mile car. It has org paint and is in excellent condition other than the vinyl roof is starting to lift at the lower rear edges. The int is in excellent condition. The under engine bay is clean and original.

 

[Newport73]

I also noticed that the lower door panel color matchs the spokes on the steering wheel.

 

[cuda hunter]

That is a really cool interior. It's really grown on me each time I have seen it here.

Let us know when you buy it. Would like to see more pictures.