1976 Chrysler Cordoba Coupe
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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1976
- Make Chrysler
- Model Cordoba
- Colour Bronze
- Odometer 107,329 Miles
- Engine size 5900
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Chelsea
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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