The 1968 Chrysler Newport was offered with a big selection of colors, although not as big as some Mopar muscle-car shades. A 1968 Chrysler paint chip chart lists 16 different color options, which were also available on other Chrysler models. Chrysler paints were manufactured by Ditzler Automotive Finishes, and each color was given a five-number code designation. The original color for any Chrysler product can be found on the automobile's data plate.
Paint Colors
The color selection for the 1968 Newport remained in the conservative zone, reflecting the car's intended use as a luxury model. Blues, golds, greens, dark and neutral colors were the norm, with "Polar White" and "Scorch Red" at different ends of the spectrum. According to the paint chip selection on Mopar 1, many of the names took on a decidedly regal air: "Formal Black," "Military Blue," "Consort Blue," "Sovereign Gold" and "Antique Ivory."
Other Paint Options
The Newport did not have many styling options concerning paint; there were no accent stripes on the model and no two-toned roof combinations. The roof is either painted the color of the car or has a black vinyl covering. According to ConceptCarz, the only exception was a wood-paneled Chrysler Newport convertible option only offered in the spring of 1968. Only 174 are known to have been produced.
Paint Coding
Ditzler has its own color coding system, which provides for exact pigment reproduction when mixing new paint. The code also separates it from similar colors used on other vehicle makes. Each color family is defined by the first-digit of the code, "1" for blues, "4" for greens, etc. To identify the intended paint color for the Newport or any Chrysler product, locate the data tag found under the hood on the front right fender well. According to Mopar Muscle, on the second line from the bottom of the tag, there is a two-letter, one-number paint code, located under the "PNT" designation which can be referenced to the Mopar 1 paint chart.
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