Chrysler Newport in Israel

The word "Newport" was used by Chrysler for both a hardtop body (no B-pillar) and as a model name, produced between 1968 and 1981. The first car with this name, known as the Chrysler Newport Phaeton, was produced in 1940 and 1941. The 1960-1970s models were considered full-size, but positioned as the cheapest and most affordable cars in the model range. They were produced in 2-door convertible, 2-door hardtop, 4-door sedan, 4-door hardtop and 4-door estate bodies and were considered quite successful, accounting for the lion's share of the American company's sales at that time. In 1967, the more luxurious Newport Custom series appeared.