According to Chrysler, more than three million 383s and million 440s were produced between 1959 and 1978, when big-block production ended. Chevy seems to pump out that many small-blocks in a year.

When Chrysler unveiled the Newport in 1961, it wasn’t meant to be a showboat—it was a statement. After years of pushing futuristic finned excess, Chrysler needed a car that brought class back to the ...