Vintage Cars: 1962 Chrysler Factory options, chrysler factory, dealer brochure


Question
I'm restoring a '62 Newport and wondering what options were available on the 62 Newport? Specifically were the bucket seats and center console (Ala the 300s) available on the Newport? Power windows?

Answer
Power windows would have been available on all 1962 Chryslers, but the buckets AND console were only found on the 300H.  '62 was the first year that the 300 constituted an entire series, and not just the fire-breathing "letter series" it had been since 1955 (the new 300 line replaced the mid-series Saratoga models).  "Regular" 300s were available with buckets and center armrest, so it's doubtful that any buckets were offered on the basic Newport series.  Your best bet is to purchase a 1962 Chrysler brochure, which would list all the standard and optional features.  For instance, try this link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Manuals-Literature__1962-CHRYSLER-300-NEWPORT-NE...