Highlights

Owned by a single engineer for over 40 years
Customised with a unique two-tone paint job and hand-painted pinstripes
Features a high-performance 4-barrel carburettor and custom stainless steel exhaust
107,329 Miles, warranted by the car's paperwork
Sympathetically customised: vinyl roof and opera windows deleted, custom two-tone paint job, air suspension and custom wire wheels

The Appeal

One of the sleekest, most stylish Chryslers in history - and yet incredibly scarce - the new Cordoba was a personal luxury coupe that emphasised opulence and a smooth, quiet ride - with an unusual Hispanic design cue. The 'gold coin Chrysler' offered a real exoticism to the American market, and - at a time when Chrysler seemed to be in constant cashflow problems - became one of their biggest-ever hits. Corinthian leather, sleek deco lines and a de-chromed approach all contributed to the car's magnificent profile.

Of course, the fact it had Ricardo Montalban as a spokesperson only continued the theme. It perfectly hit the zeitgeist. Half of Chrysler division production during this period (and occasionally more) was composed of Cordobas, and they helped to revive the division. All Cordobas were built in Windsor, Ontario.

This impressive 1976 example was with the same keeper - a very experienced engineer - for over 40 years. Over that period, he committed to some modifications that have kept the car's distinct character perfectly intact. Over those 40 years, this has included the removal of the vinyl roof, plating in the opera windows, a custom two-tone paint job, and the installation of a high-quality air suspension. The result is a car that's ascended beyond its '70s origins.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1976
One engineer owner for over 40 years
Extensively modified
MOT exempt
Accompanied by its original handbooks and manuals
Extensive history folder confirming mileage of 107,329 miles

The Condition

Custom bronze and white paint with only light signs of use
Beautiful bodywork with no significant dents or dings
Brightwork is still shining nicely
Glasswork and lenses in good condition
Wire spoke wheels in good order with original branding
Michelin tyres in good order
Vinyl roof has been deleted
Opera windows have been plated in
Exterior trims have been removed to offer a sleeker profile
We understand the chassis to be in good, solid order
Evocative, well-presented cabin with imitation Rosewood and Corinthian leather
Seats are in very good order with no rips or tears
Cloth interior with red Corinthian leather looks in very good order
Customised dashboard and door panels with period-correct instruments
All instruments are clear and legible
Safe fitted between seats with cupholder on top
Signature coin-badged steering wheel in good order
Behind the glove box is a new fuse box with new cartridge fuses

The Mechanics

360cu in (5.9-Litre) LA V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 3 speeds
High-performance 4-barrel carburettor fitted
Engine bay is in excellent order
Custom stainless steel exhaust system installed
High-quality rear air suspension with electric compressor for adjustable ride
We understand the car to be in excellent working condition
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
This, simply, appears to be an excellent car from top to bottom with a very desirable spec

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