1970 Chrysler Newport 383

Summary:

Fun to drive, fast and powerful

Faults:

Rebuilt the top end four years ago to make it suitable for unleaded gas.

Replaced the exhaust three times.

Motor mounts have been replaced four time.

New carburetor.

The points need replacing every year.

Lead wires need replacing every summer, they burn on the manifold, the heat riser is in a bad position.

General Comments:

Terrible on gas!

The car tends to idle rough, for no apparent reason. Sometimes it runs very very well, other times it's sluggish.

Very good off the line when it feels like it, other times it likes to stall out.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th October, 2001