Go buy it! Great color too!
"Special" Editions
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TxMoparMomma
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Well it’s not mine yet. Hard to pull the trigger again when you already bought one. Trying to decode the fender tag, planning to go see it in person ASAP. It is without a doubt the Seafoam Turquoise Metallic.
howdy ma'am.
thank you for posting the big event and a little back story -- finding your '68 Newport Spring Special is really cool!
Threads here line up in topical categories and your participation will follow your own particular interests -- you have many options, but don't worry you have come to one of the "right places" to talk about your special car.
One feature, though, that most all threads here have in common is pictures to show the subject of your post.
We are a buncha car enthusiasts of course, and I believe many of us can personally relate to your story. Seeing the car would be a neat thing to engage us all in your excitement -- if its something you wanted to share with the group you have a built-in audience here.
Welcome to the forum in any event. Hope things come together for you all on that cool Newp and we get to see more of it here if you decide to make it part of your family.
PS ... is this your Newport? we had this advertisement back at post #3 in this thread: "Special" Editions
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TxMoparMomma
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And used to have the white vinyl top as well.
Good luck in the evaulation.
I am sure if you wanted some of the expert folks here could chime in on the fender tag.
If you all do get it, it'll need a few things (lotta good parts sources/leads on this board too) of course but what a beauty it would be when you finished it.
I am sure if you wanted some of the expert folks here could chime in on the fender tag.
If you all do get it, it'll need a few things (lotta good parts sources/leads on this board too) of course but what a beauty it would be when you finished it.
TxMoparMomma
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I’m still trying to figure out how to determine production numbers. It would be an amazing car. In a few years.Good luck in the evaulation.
I am sure if you wanted some of the expert folks here could chime in on the fender tag. If you all do get it, it'll need a few things of course but what a beauty it would be when you finished it.
Finding exactly how many Spring Specials (in Seaform Turquoise, outta the four other colors/options available) would be a real challenge -- if its even known at all.
Though not as helpful to you maybe, its comparatively easier to find out how many 2 door hardtop Newports were made in 1968 though -- somebody here knows/can help you find that/compare notes with you if you want?
Here's one source (note .. doesn't mean its "right") that seems to get a lot of recognition: shows CE23 (excluding Customs, Sportsgrain and vert coupes) was 36,768 cars in 1968 .. dunno if Spring specials were in the "regular" or "Custom" model totals.
source: http://www.caaarguide.com/id852.html
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TxMoparMomma
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Well we did it! The external sheet metal and trim are wonderfully straight except for typical rot around the back window. Look at that COLOR! The one that sold at Mecum looked more blue.
congrats! all the best with it.
yeah youre right. the Mecum car looks "bluer". it ws a repaint so they might not have gotten formula quite right. we also dont have a shot under decklid on that car. could be lighting effects too.
the paint formulas for '68 are known and easily replicated. many paint folks sometimes get their color match by scoping under deck, or firewall, (or some other spot likely not affected by weathering/usage), mix a sample with that recipe, compare result to a sample using "book" recipe, and see what looks "right" before they spray car.
it'll all be like you want it in the end I'm sure.
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searchin' far and wide for one ... 1970 is the year. PM me if you ever see one (here in the North America) that you don't want to buy
I have made it known I was looking .. a 1970 "Newport 440" (U or T Code, E86, A67) coupe. A few members have been looking out for in their searches for other things and it is really appreciated.
One member just called another one to my attention. It is a U Code, E86, '70 model, but not an A67 "special edition". And (1) is seems beyond my time horizon as a project, and (2) only being sold as a "roller".
A U code is a bonus. Could mean, however, you didn't get A67 (vinyl roof, badging, Citadel seat pattern, etc.)
If this car were in better shape AND had an unstuck mill, I still might be interested. Does have disc brakes, cruise control, and rear defroster. And, it seems, plenty of rust.
You can find this car on facebook .. cheap ($800) .. if you're interested. Its in Iowa. Ya kinda get what you pay for tho.
NOT MINE - U-code 1970 Newport 4dr in Iowa
Meantime, I am still looking. Priority is a 1970,T- U/E85-E86, A67, coupe Newp. Prefer a fixer-upper, otherwise complete, but no verts.
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If anyone finds a U-code 1970 Newport 'vert, please PM me. As @amazinblue82 is out, I am in!
Working with a FCBO member and a friend on a project requirement led me to learn about a car I didn't even know existed. Six (only 6 cars) built in 1960 by Chrysler, not for public sale, for the NASCAR "Flying Mile" competition.
The 1960 300F GT "Special".
Forward-look folks, 300 lovers, and others who know their Mopars of any era, probably know about these six Daytona cars. I was just studying this model year 300 for other reasons and stumbled on this model.
Hopped-up 413 plus a four-speed. Hot damn .. bada**es. At least for of the total nine-to-fifteen versions built, still existed as of 2013. This one sold at auction for @237K in 2013, then again for 440K in 2016. Another one (last pic/link at bottom), a black vert, sold in 2010 for @438K
Lotta detail at the links. Maybe threads here on them but I didn't find it.
sources: 1960 Chrysler 300F Special 2-Door | S132 | Monterey 2010 | Mecum Auctions, The Ferocious 1960 Chrysler 300F, 1960 Chrysler 300 F GT Special, 1960 Chrysler C300
neat story here about the owner (Gregg Ziegler) of this very car back in 1960: 1960 Chrysler 300F GT Special - Sports Car Market. He drove it to Florida from Illinois, claims to have done "'60 in first, 90 in second, 120 in third, and pegged it in fourth".
Then Ziegler did his thing in the sand on Daytona Beach to set the record in 1960. The competition continued one more year, but nobody topped the 1960 record in this car. Ziegler sold this car to get another one in 1961 but even he couldnt top his 1960 record.
The 300F GT Vert : https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/headless-horsepower-1960-chrysler-300f
The 1960 300F GT "Special".
Forward-look folks, 300 lovers, and others who know their Mopars of any era, probably know about these six Daytona cars. I was just studying this model year 300 for other reasons and stumbled on this model.
Hopped-up 413 plus a four-speed. Hot damn .. bada**es. At least for of the total nine-to-fifteen versions built, still existed as of 2013. This one sold at auction for @237K in 2013, then again for 440K in 2016. Another one (last pic/link at bottom), a black vert, sold in 2010 for @438K
Lotta detail at the links. Maybe threads here on them but I didn't find it.
sources: 1960 Chrysler 300F Special 2-Door | S132 | Monterey 2010 | Mecum Auctions, The Ferocious 1960 Chrysler 300F, 1960 Chrysler 300 F GT Special, 1960 Chrysler C300
neat story here about the owner (Gregg Ziegler) of this very car back in 1960: 1960 Chrysler 300F GT Special - Sports Car Market. He drove it to Florida from Illinois, claims to have done "'60 in first, 90 in second, 120 in third, and pegged it in fourth".
Then Ziegler did his thing in the sand on Daytona Beach to set the record in 1960. The competition continued one more year, but nobody topped the 1960 record in this car. Ziegler sold this car to get another one in 1961 but even he couldnt top his 1960 record.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The biggest, best and most historic 300 possibly in the world
- NASCAR's all time flying record holder
- One of 6 300F Specials built by Chrysler to compete in the sand at Daytona. All six showed up, they placed 1st thru 6th. This was the winner at almost 145 MPH with Daytona super star Gregg Ziegler behind the wheel
- Perfectly preserved for 50 years
- An original unrestored car
- 11,000 miles believed to be original
- Comes with the original Goodyear blue streak racing tires Gregg won with in 1960
- Original spare in trunk
- Huge archive of documentation
The 300F GT Vert : https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/headless-horsepower-1960-chrysler-300f
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GOLDMYN
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Hi, any progress or updates?
Stumbled across it looking for something else.
1979 El Camino 'Royal Knight". Never seen one in photos, dont even recall seeing one in the wild.
When "rat" engines dropped out, I lost interest. Can imagine the Pontiac cousins were happy with TWO "screamin' chickens" on the hood.
Apparently they made a few.
sources:1979 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO ROYAL KNIGHT PICKUP - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Royal Knight
1979 El Camino 'Royal Knight". Never seen one in photos, dont even recall seeing one in the wild.
When "rat" engines dropped out, I lost interest. Can imagine the Pontiac cousins were happy with TWO "screamin' chickens" on the hood.
Apparently they made a few.
sources:1979 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO ROYAL KNIGHT PICKUP - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Royal Knight
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1977 Jeep "Golden Eagle'
1979 GMC "Amarillo GT
1980 Datsun (Nissan) 280-Z Tenth Anniversary, only 3000 made.
source; Kidney, Anyone? Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition, Number 1 of 3000
source; Kidney, Anyone? Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition, Number 1 of 3000
1991 Shelby Dakota (this one may be here ..sorry)
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