Re: [Chrysler300] John Hertog’s 1961 Dubonette 3 Speed Manual Newport

["Rob Kern robkern@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello 300’ly to all!

I distinctly remember John Hertog explaining his restoration of the Dubonnet Metallic ’61 Newport coupe as a means of showing what Chrysler advertising described as getting into a big Chrysler for ’61 for under $3000.  A stripper with a manual transmission for like $2995!  He said it was a chore to drive the notchy manual transmission. He brought it to the 2006 Spring Meet in Asheville for it’s reveal to the 300 Club if I am not mistaken. Rob Kern

On May 28, 2019, at 9:07 PM, 'Rich Barber' c300@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I purchased a used ’61 Newport 2DHT with the floor stick in about 1964.  I think it even had rubber floor mats.  It did have power steering.  I thought I had bought a poor-boy’s 300.  It was not fun to drive through the Omaha hills and in rush-hour traffic and it was no 300!.  Soon traded it for a ’63 Newport 4DHT with wonderful TorqueFlite—still the 361, but trimmed out, adequate and a good commuter car-pool car.  Coulda/shoulda had 300’s both times.   

 

Rich Barber

Brentwood, CA

 

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Tony Rinaldi awrdoc@xxxxxxxxx[Chrysler300]
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 6:08 AM
To: Chrysler 300 List <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Chrysler300] John Hertog’s 1961 Dubonette 3 Speed Manual Newport

 

  

Hi To All,

 

Came across an article on manual tranny Chrysler Corp. cars from 1961-1864. 

 

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-the-mysterious-appearance-of-floor-shifters-for-chryslers-three-speed-transmission/ 

 

 

I swear that the Dubonnet Metallic 1961 Newport was the one restored by John Hertog. 

 

It was a bare bones model that Chrysler brought out to compete in the lower price bracket against lesser expensive GM & Ford’s of the world. 

 

3 speed manual on the floor with no power assists. 

 

Tony Rinaldi


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