[{"id": 16354523, "authorName": "Koba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why were photos taken with near fish eye lens? Makes car look distorted.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1734136024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16354859, "authorName": "Craven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slab sided c-bodies sure are long and low, classic mid-sixties design. Whew", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734139639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355080, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ever there was a dad car. \r\nGLWA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734143035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355228, "authorName": "450RallyReplica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/450rallyreplica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently toured the USS North Carolina ( BB-55) , and this car makes me think of that ship !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734145495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355508, "authorName": "Maroons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maroons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the good luck to drive my Mom\u2019s light blue \u201866 2 door with a 383 as a 17 year old\nI\u2019m not sure and maybe people here can advise, our car had 2 chrome accents on each lower front fender ahead of the doors. Same front grill, same rear tail lights as this beauty.\nMaybe it was a 300?\nLove these cars", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734151224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355637, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Add 5 bills for the AAA decal on the rear bumper. Another 5 if there are S&H green stamps in the glove box.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1734154265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16356041, "authorName": "Rivnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good old fashioned family sedan here. Notice the car has A/C but no clock! The dual ashtrays in the dashboard depict a time when it was common practice. \r\nChrysler ads at the time said you could \u201cmove up\u201d for just a few dollars more. They weren\u2019t wrong! GLWTA", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1734180957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16356686, "authorName": "Kamplak1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamplak1/", "bidAmount": 100, "content": "$100 bid placed by Kamplak1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734190055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16361316, "authorName": "OrbitalJT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orbitaljt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove this same car in the 1980s\u2026 it came from the proverbial little old lady who only drove it to church on Sundays\u2026 Who was also my own grandmother. Of all the cars I drove as a teenager, which also included a \u201873 Beetle, a \u201869 Camaro, and a \u201868 Mustang\u2026 The 1966 Chrysler Newport is the one I remember most fondly!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1734213525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16361794, "authorName": "OrbitalJT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orbitaljt/", "bidAmount": 400, "content": "$400 bid placed by OrbitalJT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734218081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16362090, "authorName": "Koba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How long was this car in Montana?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734221669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16363191, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "219 inches. Same as it is now.\r\n\r\nSorry, I'll stop now.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1734242876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16363199, "authorName": "Chuck6060", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck6060/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734243537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16363275, "authorName": "Bartlomiej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bartlomiej/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Bartlomiej", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734249393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16363289, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful contours, trims, bumpers\u2026Looks like rolling art to me!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734250738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16363851, "authorName": "Leoh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leoh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the AC blow cold?\n\nAre there any photos of the inside of the trunk showing spare tire, jack, floor, etc?\n\nAny leaks?\n\nWill we get to see starting/running/driving videos?\n\nDoes the transmission shift properly?\n\nIs the paint original?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734273719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16368666, "authorName": "Koba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller is sleeping \ud83d\ude34", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734300843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370694, "authorName": "carbuyer9 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Koba - the car was never in MT", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734357031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370703, "authorName": "carbuyer9 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Leoh the AC blows cold, no leaks and transmission is smooth. Should be able to post a video tomorrow", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734357153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371160, "authorName": "Kamplak1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamplak1/", "bidAmount": 601, "content": "$601 bid placed by Kamplak1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734362998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16375202, "authorName": "sussex999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sussex999/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by sussex999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734381272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16377349, "authorName": "Acorn19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acorn19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 1968 Chrysler Newport still one of my favorite cars I\u2019ve ever owned. I had it for a total of eight years I sold it and bought it back once. these cars are some of the best riding cars ever made. Period", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734392049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378309, "authorName": "Spokayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spokayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Koba, the car apparently just \u201cidentifies\u201d as a Montana car\u2026..\nMaybe a titling and licensing work-around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734402093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378646, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734407695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16380436, "authorName": "notetoself", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notetoself/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carbuyer9 I've sent you two messages over the last few days via \"contact seller.\" Have you seen them? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734452968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16386719, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @carbuyer9. Looking forward to seeing start up and ride along videos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734478990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16387022, "authorName": "Koba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this car really exist?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734482185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16388490, "authorName": "BK14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bk14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No Answer??? via Send Message", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734522543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16388939, "authorName": "carbuyer9 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notetoself - I just left you a message. Give me a call and you can come take a look at the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734531291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389013, "authorName": "JSHELTON311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshelton311/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by JSHELTON311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734532054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16390212, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 3250, "content": "$3,250 bid placed by tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734542669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16391490, "authorName": "JSHELTON311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshelton311/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by JSHELTON311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734548389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393177, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734553724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393669, "authorName": "JSHELTON311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshelton311/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by JSHELTON311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734555349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16396594, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734567787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16398194, "authorName": "JSHELTON311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshelton311/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by JSHELTON311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734616180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16399030, "authorName": "carbuyer9 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734624071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399041, "authorName": "carbuyer9 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734624136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399143, "authorName": "carbuyer9 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734625023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399515, "authorName": "BK14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bk14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the \u201cNewport \u201c emblem missing on the drivers side, rear quarter panel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734627933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16403251, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @carbuyer9 - thanks for adding start up video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734642497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16404695, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734647585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16406269, "authorName": "Paul_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have absolutely no use for this, and yet for some perverse reason, I want it. Cars this huge were considered normal in its time, believe it or not. \nOf course, now Americans commonly pilot SUVs and trucks that are even bigger and heavier.\nThe AAA sticker is great.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734666334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16406483, "authorName": "eaglemike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaglemike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had a 1966 300, black paint, light interior. (maybe white) 383 4bbl IIRC. Car ran great!! It was my job to keep it waxed, and that black paint really glistened. Made several trips cross-country with the family. Super reliable, except it seemed to eat starters. And tires. Great, great car.\r\nWish the seller and buyer the best.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734671512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16407124, "authorName": "JSHELTON311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshelton311/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by JSHELTON311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734702830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16407279, "authorName": "JSF22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsf22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the high-greenhouse cars look better now than when new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734704788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16407534, "authorName": "Epugh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epugh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great shape. I just had the original 383 in the one I listed on here a few months back removed and rebuilt. Bought it when I was 15 in 1991. Decided to keep it for now, and yes, they are a dream to drive. GLWA!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734707432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16409060, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734717783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16410772, "authorName": "racerXbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerxbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car through HS and College was identical. Funny quick story. I was 16 in 1984 and ready for my first car. A relative said he had inherited an old car and if I wanted it, he'd let me have it if I mowed his lawn for the summer. I of course agreed, he wasn't sure what kind of car it was. We went to see it and as we drove down a street in a neighborhood, he pointed ahead and said that was it. I saw a beautiful 1963 impala SS and about passed out, dream come true. He said no, not that one, the one in front of it which turned out to be a 66 Chrysler Newport 4dr. It was ugly to me in comparison but I gladly accepted it. I still have the car and have been a mopar guy ever since. Served me well throughout my youth including a run from NJ to Key West for New Years with a few buddies in around 1990 breaking in a rebuilt 440. Super reliable car for me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734723142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16411915, "authorName": "JSHELTON311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshelton311/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by JSHELTON311", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734726474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412062, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734727010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412023, "authorName": "63impalaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/63impalaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have license here. I own a similar car. \nFor what this rig is likely to bring someone is going to get the best value of the week on BAT. \n\nThe Chrysler 383, Torqueflight 727 and 8-3/4 rear are the best all around powertrain ever used in an American car and a few foreign cars too, Ghia and Jensen among them. \n\nThe bonus is you get the Jensen Interceptor powertrain in a big, comfortable roomy air conditioned sedan that with seat belts can be an excellent family car. \n\nJust think of what driving a car like this will say about you. People will be like \"Dude's got some serious class\" and \"what an interesting fella that guy must be.\"\n\nNobody's going to think that when you rattle by in a tattered MG. \n\nIf I was hard up for transportation and I had my sights set on a five year old Sonata or Kia's similar I'd sooner grab this. Put some decent tires on it, a good tune up and there's no looking back. \n\nTwo things though. These are really fast and if you don't pay attention to the fact that your foot needs only push the gas pedal an eighth of an inch to be cruising at 90 you can have trouble. That was always the hallmark and trouble with a big old Chrysler. \n\nNumber two, these never pass a gas station willingly.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734727032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16412749, "authorName": "HKsMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hksmike/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by HKsMike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734729382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412759, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734729433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413000, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/20/24 for $8,300 to tciccone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730380, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16413011, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on your first BaT win, @tciccone! Turns out, it's the BaT Deal of the Day! Have fun.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734730421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413043, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice old Chrysler. Enjoy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734730563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413114, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @akrzczuk and @upinthetrees! Was once a collector. Paired down to an Italian 4.7L and now this beauty to ride into the sunset of a blessed life. Wonderful website. Thank you to anyone who realized I was pursuing a dream and not an investment. Kind regards, Tony Mopar!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734730839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413299, "authorName": "HKsMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hksmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tciccone. Congratulations on your winning bid. Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734731520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413801, "authorName": "tciccone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tciccone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, @HKsMike!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734734927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16414514, "authorName": "Phish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A classis turnpike cruiser. Cruise at 80 all day, and you can fit the starting five in the trunk. So you get 15 mpg? Gas was $0.30/gal. Fillerup for $6.00.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734742743, "type": "comment"}]