Much desirable 2 DOOR Steve! 😉 Cool car!

A 69 440 in good shape and unmolested is a great find indeed. Steel crank, internally balanced motor with good compression. Congratulations.....

Those vinyl tops were a signed death warrant for non garaged cars. I've got a 76 Dart custom, always garaged. Factory vinyl top is still immaculate still looks factory fresh.

If the rest of the car is not rotted the roof can be fixed, I love the Hurst version of this car.

1969 My favorite year for the big Dodge/ Chrysler/ Plymouths and rock n roll, except for the 1970 Challenger and Barracuda. Great show !!

Love these full-sized fuselage beasts - such a great style for a large vehicle…..!!!!!

Watching Barrett Jackson auctions... When Steve talks we turn the volume up, He knows cars..👍👍

My uncle had one of the Hurst editions when it was only a couple of years old if that, he suped it up after he bought it and when he and my aunt came to visit he made a run to the store and asked me if I wanted to go with him, I want to say I was almost 4 or 4 it defineatly was before I was five because my dad closed his service station shortly after the first oil embargo, so of course I said yes. I sat in the front seat on the way down and when we left my house he floored it, I could only see sky and was pressed into the seat and deafened by tire squeal. After picking up what he came for at the super market, he told me to get in the back seat and when I did he preceded to do donuts and figure eights in the parking lot and I was rolling around that giant white leather seat, asshole over elbow laughing my head off. I don't remember much from that age, some things are burned into my memories like "working" at my dads gas station sweeping, picking up trash and washing customers windshields, getting my "pay" which was a choice of candy from the machine inside, Mallow cups or Sky Bars, they were my favorite, and eating lunch with my dad at his desk in his office. Dads been gone for around 35 yrs but my uncle and aunt are still alive and kicking in their mid eighties.

440 in a Dart , sure what's not to Love ! Definitely want to see build !

I once saw a Hurst version of those 300’s at a used car lot in Weirs Beach area of NH in about 1995. Thise are very rare and they were asking a lot for it even back then.

A true car guy to the bone - literally tastes the coolant to see if it's still good. This man has 20W-50 and 110 octane in his blood.

Had the 69 Newport 383. Wish I still did. 4 dr sedan. Gold with black vinyl top. Black interior. Just a cool car.

If I ever win the lottery I'm gonna try to hire Steve to help me find some cars to restore. The amount of knowledge is astounding

My best friend has a blue 69' 300 4door with the TNT. It's an unrestored mint survivor and runs perfect.. It's great on the highway. Love it.

U find all the cool cars , nice job 👍

Hey Steve, the peak of body design for these big boats.

So junkyard gold lives on! I love it! We can’t get enough Steve!

In 1987 I was 20. I bought a 300 / 440 for $150 !! Drove it all winter (loved to smoke that right tire), then in spring we cut the roof off and Drove all summer as a convertible, then sold it in November for $150 to a guy that put the 440 in a dart... good times..

I'm loving the education of this channel 👍

Best of luck with the 440 Steve!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

My Dad had a 1969 Newport Custom 4 door sedan, 383 2 barrel, highway gears, I think they were 2.81 or something like that. Just leave it in drive, about 25-30 mph, tromp it, it kicks down into first and does not shift until 55 mph, then in second it goes to 90 before shifting. Now if that is not a Interstate cruiser, I don't know what is. That is left in drive. The torqueflite shifted better automatically than manually. It floated at 120. Just out for a cruise. The engine was NOT wound out at 120.

In November of 1969 when I was 10 years old,we went down 2 Hollywood and my father traded in his 57 Olds 98 which he bought brand new 4 $3,000 on a new 69 Plymouth Fury with a 383 in it.My dad bought that car 4 $3,200 and that was my first car in high school.

I remember a 1970 Chrysler 300 four door hardtop, console shift as well as the U code 440 TNT/Magnum. I saw it in the Wash DC area ca 1976; owner told me he bought that 300 new in Los Angeles. It was almost the exact same color as the 1969 you're showing to us. What was really heart breaking was seeing its bedraggled rear quarter panels rotting away. Believe me, if I had the $$ to buy it, assuming it was actually for sale; I would've taken it back to SoCal and had it properly restored to showroom condition.

Always great information and well presented.

Love what you do Steve.❤👍🏾

love your channel brings back childhood memories great knowledge and content

Very pleased to have run into your YT channel and there's no question you're a walking encyclopedia of all things CARS. Good luck with that 440!!

Best of KZfaq, Thank you Steve.

Something about Chrysler's fuselage styling just works for me, and I love that color combo with the black vinyl roof. If only that car was half the length ;)

Great content, Steve! From the intro with you studying the grill (like someone would a piece of art or a crime scene) to the tasting of the coolant. Awesome!

Incredible to see how much knowledge you have on the late 60s early 70s era cars sir!!!

Had a few of the C-body barges myself. 1968 Newport 383 2bbl, 1970 383 4bbl, & 1971 New Yorker 440 4bbl. Cop pulled me over in New Yorker in 1991 and said there`s too many of these big dinosaurs still on the road & gave me a 61-point inspection even though the car was still in great shape.

Reminds me of my old 69' Imperial Crown that I used to have. Same 440. Same HP, and similar fuselage body. Just discovered your channel Steve, and loving your videos!

U do great vids short right to the point your knowledge is second to none very informative!!!!!!!!

Love your videos and like people have been saying your knowledge is impressive to say the least. Those Chryslers are my absolute favorite next to the Charger would love to have it rusty roof and all. Can't believe it's unmolested and complete just sitting in a junkyard. Keep up the good work Steve

Love them old MOPARS

these were the 50-$100 cars of my day that i loved one unfortunate eve after suffering insult at a house party my 72 newport coupe can opened 6-7 fellow party goers vehicles ,and still had all 4 hubcaps on it the next morning

I'm happy to see you buy that 440.. I had a 70 Cuda 440 6 pack , pistol grip 4 speed. Rubber front bumper Red with black interior. Wish I had kept it.

My first car was a 1969 300 4 door. It had the 375 hp TnT. Would haul my buddies and I everywhere in comfort with rear air and heat at high speeds on backroads around our farm. Miss that car and wish I had kept it or at least the powertrain. Thanks Steve! You’re an automotive encyclopedia!

Steve My brother, Bought that same car, Same color, Off a man that needed money bad for 500 dollar,s the best part, The motor was built by top engine builder in or town, Pushing over 550 hp, He beat ever everything in town, hemi,s max wedge, ect as big as it was fast car, 150mph plus on the Highway, Loved that car.

Thanks again Steve. My '70 duster had the 4 piston callipers. Hope you don't have too much trouble getting that engine out........hope those boots you've got on have steel toes......thoughs 440s are heavy

Thank you Steve! Out of all my KZfaq subscriptions, your channel is on top of my watch list! Keep up the good work! The 69-73 Fuselage styling is still my favorite.

Gary is a stand up guy.knows his stuff.

My best friend’s Mom growing up had a convertible in the same color got to ride in it from Utica NY to Dover Maine twice I was 10-11 yrs old hooked on drop tops ever since

My favorite style of boats, those. There was an old Town And Country in the family from around 1970. Was beautiful. :)

I had a convertible 300 1969, loved that car

Great video! Can not wait for the next one!!

Seems like I closed my eyes and took a nap and cars like this went from old stuff nobody much wanted and you could get to play with for a song to rare treasure. Life goes fast gentlemen.

That car is totally restorable

Man, I’d still buy it and put a new roof on, just bought a 69 chevelle ss for $200 from a junkyard with the 396 big block in it, body was mostly solid except for the roof that had a vinyl top so it was nearly rusted through, the interior was all there and in good shape though so I’m gonna enjoy fixing my dream car up

These videos are highly addictive.

Congrats on 10k! Looking forward to your ‘62 Dodge build and hopefully it will be a KZfaq series.

My boss owned a 1969 300 with the 440 mill and I drove it down the 1/4 strip chasing his B/alt roadster and loved that time!

,,,,,,yes............I had a 69' new yorker,,,,with a 440.....what a car,,,electric everything,,,fast.....boat,,,,,,,,,,,,........made good money on it,,,,I lived in denver,co....and it sold in 3 days,,,,(back in 82')!!!!...............they wanted the 440.....

What a cool car!!!! I would buy that too!!! I love the odd mopars!!!

You struck junk yard gold (sorry) right there. It's a shame the roof is gone. I would take it home and build it as a sleeper.

before pulling the engine Steve give Mark Worman ( graveyard cars ) a call. He might be interested in restoring this Mopar beauty.

I love the old school air craft carriers you hardly ever see them anymore it's ashame it can't be rebuilt

Love these cars. You should see my buddy's 1969 2 door Newport Custom daily driver. Almost a full restomod. It's no longer your grandpa's Newport....

Nice find! I’ve seen one of those that was built to the hilt and was insanely fast.

I very much want one of these. They were so cool and rare when I was a kid, but we knew they were classy and something special.

You mean two door Steve 😂 oops. 😂 You still get my two 👍👍 Steve.

You are a great automotive historian. I think you should buy the whole car!

Good move Steve to grab that 440. It won't be long before your police car is back in hot pursuit. Plate C

Do an episode on the fury behind you

Yeah, we're going to need to see a lot more of your Dart!

I had the exact same car! Except it was a four door. And a Newport. And a 383 2 barrel. And white. But other than that, twins!

Steve says "This is the more desirable 4 door." No it is a 2 Door!

Hey Steve, I’ve been watching you for years and watch you and uncle Tony live, i have a 71 imperial 2 door ht 440 auto of course, vynal top and extremely ratty but runs great, any idea where I could find a donar bod? It’s gonna be tough because according to the web there were only 1,381 built in this configuration, i know it’s a shot in the dark but if anyone knew you would brother, love the shows man…. You are the man 👍👍👍👍👍✅✅✅✅✅

I hope that Mr. Magnante is on the mend and we see him again soon. No VIN, can't win, but can be figured out, no doubt: C for Chrysler 300, possible M for Medium price class, 23 for two door hardtop, K for 440 V8 with four barrel, 9 for 1969 model year, C for Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The original Jefferson plant that assembled this car operated from 1925 to 1990 and today's Jefferson Ave plant operated by Stellantis opened in 1991. No tag, can't brag, but easy to figure out, no doubt: CM23 for Chrysler 300 two door hardtop, E63 for 440 V8 with four barrel, D31 or D32 for three speed automatic transmission, M6T for Saddle interior trim, possible T5 for Burnished Bronze exterior paint among other codes.

Oh were these fantastic cars! Huge car but with rugged leaf springs in rear and strong upper and lower control arms with torsion bars in front. That you could setup with just a wrench to lift the whole front end up, that honestly did nothing for the center of gravity, but did help the front end absorb just about any pothole or big bumps. Personally I prefer the previous generation. My wonderful Dad was the proud owner of a 68 Chrysler Town&Country Beach Wagon, he special ordered the day after Mom told the family we were going to have another sibling! that would make it 4 of us kids so far. At the time Dad owned the King of the road 64 Imperial Crown Coupe! So if he was going to have to trade that in on a 9 pass wagon? It was going to be special, so he ordered the Town&Country loaded, in deep metallic maroon with matching leather three row interior, AM/FM, power everything, 440 TNT with factory towing package that came with not just the hitch, wiring and coolers, but 3:09 posi! I’m here to tell you that car was fast! Maybe not very quick, but could burn both tires, plus bring the speedometer needle past 120, all the way to 12:00o’clock on the clock just past the speedometer!!!

I like the 440, we had some old motorhomes with 440s, powerful and torquey engines. But, just like the Ford 460, they had bad fuel mileage.

Its sad to see these cars rotting in junkyards. Nowadays kids love those lil rice burning drifting shells.

Like that white 66 Fury III behind you!

I was drooling over the 65 F-III behind 2 dr HD V-8 comando

My first car was a 1969 Chrysler 300. It was 2 door, yellow, no vinyl top, and had a 440 High Performance with 375 HP. For a 4300 pound car, it moved out fairly well. I sold it to a friend of mine that wanted the engine for his Road Runner for $300. They were known for having problems with the valve guides. The design of the heads could have been better and they really didn't flow all that well. Unless you could get a good aftermarket head, you could get comparable performance out of a 383 or 400.

I still own my very first car a 1969 Chrysler 300 convertible. They are wonderful to drive on long trips with plenty of power. Mine has power brakes, power steering, AC, power windows. One of these days I plan on upgrading the drum brakes to disc fron and rear as the drum brakes fade really badly when hot.

I had a 69 Imperial When I was 16. 1980, with hide away head lights , sequential tail lights , Tilt ,Telescopic steering wheel ,stereo search button on the floor next to the dimmer switch. All black 2 door. It had a box on the fender well with vacume tubes for the radio search. I got it for $200 . I junked it . Dad needed a short block for his 70 Cuda drag car.

Sooo, you're going to separate an original engine from a restorable 69 300?

It takes dedication to taste the contents of a junkyard radiator. 😆

My grandad had an Aztecs gold one withvthe trailer package which gave you all of the upgraded stuff including an air-grabber pop up. It also had the trunk tent!

My grampa had a 69 Newport 4 door 440 car. Was huge and would cruise

How does one get such knowledge, retain it, and spew it out at will? I'm impressed with your brain power and ability to speak. All of my sentences start with uhmmm, while i think about what I want say. Keep it up. Good stuff.

I had one of those in bronze and white interior with vinyl room.

The market is absolutely flooded with nice examples IF you are into convertibles.

Hope to see more on the 440!!

That white Fury right beside it looks just like my old Sport Fury. That one is a Fury 3 tho. It is a 2 door. Memories

I can believe you tasted the coolant!😱Yikes! Great info though!

Dumb me, I didn’t get the math in the title until you mentioned they all had the 440. Hope the engine proves to be good for you police car!

Just woke up and there's a new video..oh hell yeah

Just subscribed Steve.

I know you want what you want but that poly can easily make 500 hp and so few of them are left on the street..plus the WOW factor is much higher with the poly..also you would be keeping it original..good luck with your build..keep the videos coming 👍

That's right! My bud dragged one of these home in the 90's we yanked the 440 for his Charger and future RamCharger

Rennie Kontak I had a '69 300 in '78. I was car noob and the guy told me that it had a 383 in it... ALL these years that I've been bragging about the Torque and acceleration that 383 thrilled me with on demand in My old 300. HA!!! IT WAS A 440 ALL ALONG!!! Time to trade in the 383 Commando in my '65 Sport Fury for an RB!!!

Best luxury automobiles made for its day

Anything can be restored with the proper tools, parts and money

Anyone who drinks antifreeze is top aces in my book. 👍🏽

That sport fury looked interesting inn the background

Get well Steve,,,!!!

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