'62 Chrysler Newport Enforcer

[Terry Jessee]

These photos are of the only known, documented survivor. These were used by CHP in '62 after Chrysler Corporation went to their big downsize. The Dodges that year were only 116" wheelbase, and CHP required 122". So Chrysler added all the go-fast, heavy duty components from the '61 Custom 880 to the '62 Newport and the "Enforcer" was born.

This is a Modelhaus kit. I've already started removing the side chrome in this shot. Kit is mocked up here. It sits more level when the bumpers are installed.

This just needed to be built.

Terry

[Modlbldr]

Terry-

That's going to be nice. What a subject to do a build of. I can't wait to see it finished. Is the 1:1 in private hands or what?

Later-

[charlie8575]

Very cool! I'll be watching this with great interest.

Charlie Larkin

[Nick Notarangelo]

so far terry that looks good

[Terry Jessee]

Terry-

That's going to be nice. What a subject to do a build of. I can't wait to see it finished. Is the 1:1 in private hands or what?

Later-

Actually, it's in Alberta. Guy there is a retired provincial police officer, and he bought it last year.

Terry

[spkgibson]

Looks great so far,My dad had one of these 62 Newports back in the late 60's,he did alot of work on the motor,and it was dyno'd at 535 hp,he still to this day talks about his Newport,It was White with the Blue interior,I'll be watching this one ,keep up the great work,I know this will be a master peice!

[Eshaver]

Terry , leave it to you to do something that actually catches my eye ! Most interesting ! Merry Christmas too . Ed Shaver

[george 53]

WoW!!! That rascal even LOOKS scary!!! Definately WOULD NOT wanna see that BIG BAD BOY rollin up on MY a$$! I KNOW this'll be another killer build! THANKS for sharein it!!

[Jon Cole]

I know that Terry will do this build justice (Ooops! Pun)

[Foxer]

Nice cop car! Gonna be a real eye catcher!

[Chuck Most]

These photos are of the only known, documented survivor. These were used by CHP in '62 after Chrysler Corporation went to their big downsize. The Dodges that year were only 116" wheelbase, and CHP required 122". So Chrysler added all the go-fast, heavy duty components from the '61 Custom 880 to the '62 Newport and the "Enforcer" was born.

Terry

I was wondering why there'd be a Chrysler police car, as opposed to the cheaper Plymouth/Dodge. Seems odd a police agency would have a minumum wheelbase requirement for it's vehicles, but I guess...

I've always liked the '61/'62 Chryslers, and I've never seen one built up as a police car- this should be fun!

[Harold]

Nice. Dodge did have a big car halfway through the '62 model year. The dealers were livid that there was no big Dodge, so Chrysler did a down and dirty. By grafting the '61 Polara clip onto the Newport body, using the Polars dash and a hodgepodge of trim pieces, they created the Custom 880 for the total sum of $400,000. The next year they plumped for a new front clip, and in '64 the car got a tail lift.There's a sidebar on Dodge's Police Package for '63 and '64. Check out the June (?) 2006 Collectible Automobile for the full story.

[Mike Chernecki]

This will be nice. I have owned a couple '62 Windsors, pink 4-door and a black 2-door hardtop. Fast powerful cars, love the dash (in my opinion the best ever).

[disabled modeler]

Hey Terry.........thats way cool!!!!!! ive always been a big fan of the oddball stuff, its a really neat old car and being a 4 door or a wagon to me just makes building even more fun.

[charlie8575]

I always thought the 1962 Chryslers and '62-64 Custom 880s were among the better-looking full-size cars of the 1960s.

I had heard a few years ago that Dave Burket was working on refurbishing the Revell '62 Newport convertible molds. I'm hoping that's still the case.

In any event, I'm looking forward to seeing what Terry does with this.

Charlie Larkin

[Nick Winter]

Cool Terry I'm working on a Classic CHP car myslef.

I'm working off a diecast.

I know they had one red spotlight and one clear but I only had red lenses.

Edited December 23, 2009 by Dukefan69'

[Agent G]

Cool Terry I'm working on a Classic CHP car myslef.

I'm working off a diecast.

I know they had one red spotlight and one clear but I only had red lenses.

Actually, with a roof mounted light bar both spotlights were clear and there would be no lights on the package shelf.

Nice one Terry, I love the big CHP cars from years gone by.

[Harold]

I went back last night and pawed through my stash of Collectible Automobile. The Dodge 880 is in the December 2006 issue, not June. Sorry for any inconvenience. Keep us posted on your Chrysler, Terry .

[Nick Winter]

Actually, with a roof mounted light bar both spotlights were clear and there would be no lights on the package shelf.

Nice one Terry, I love the big CHP cars from years gone by.

not all of them, I have pictures of CHP Diplomats from the 80's that show a few variants

[noname]

Very cool. That black on white with the black rims is awesome. The car has sooo much character.

[Crusader101]

I remember when this car was listed on eBay. It was such an interesting car and listing as the seller had many photos showcasing various details and close-ups of the car, such as the original two-way radio. I'm really looking forward to your build.

[Terry Jessee]

A little more work on the Newport....

Here's a couple shots of body work. I had to scrape and sand the side trim, and do a little filling and sanding.

The door handles needed some definition, so I scribed around them to bring them up a bit. Still have a little smoothing to do, but that's about all the body work that will be necessary.

Terry

[Tony T]

That is a cool looking subject. Can't wait to see this one done!

The astronauts in the background look like they are keeping tabs on things!!