Vehicle Description
'70s luxury cars are heating up in collectors' minds, and while the
regular contestants from Lincoln and Cadillac are easy to find,
Mopar guys will be delighted to discover behemoths like this 1975
Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, which was unquestionably every bit a
match for the heavy-hitters from the other brands.
Showing a remarkable originality, this handsome 2-door coupe is the
last of the really big land yachts, the likes of which we'll never
see again. The top-of-the-line New Yorkers featured more features,
options, technology, and were built to a higher standard to justify
their price. Their exclusivity was assured, and the big coupe shows
off the usual fashion accessories of the period, including opera
windows and fender skirts, and the grille remained metal, not
plastic, showcasing Chrysler's dedication to quality. Finished in
bright white, this heavy cruiser has a light-hearted attitude that
suits its warm-climate home, and demonstrates remarkable
preservation. It's wearing an older repaint that's in excellent
condition, and despite presenting one of the biggest targets on the
automotive landscape in 1975, it's remarkably free of dents, dings,
and other mishaps. Both of those giant doors fit well, the fender
skirts line up flush with the body and show no rust in this
trouble-prone area, and the vinyl top is nicely preserved.
1970s luxury cars are all about hedonistic interiors, so sofa-like
leather seats and acres of stretch-out space are the fitments of
choice. Off-white seats against gold carpets and dash provide a
great contrast that works well with the bright bodywork, and the
seats themselves remain in excellent condition. Sure, they're soft
and pillowy, but that's entirely the point, isn't it? Matching door
panels show minor signs of use and some light cracking in the usual
spots, but as an all-original survivor it would be a crime to
replace those items. The New Yorker offered standard equipment like
A/C, power seats, power windows, power locks, cruise control, and a
tilt steering column, and the AM/FM/8-track stereo system was
state-of-the-art in 1975. The back seat offers spacious
accommodations, and the trunk will carry just about anything you'll
need on a long road trip with space to spare.
The power comes from Chrysler's 440 cubic inch V8, and with
smoothness and torque production at the top of the wish list,
Chrysler engineers hit the mark. Well maintained but not restored,
the engine bay is tidy and shows signs of life in a warm climate,
meaning no rust or other trouble spots. Sure, the paint's a little
chipped, but it starts quickly and runs smoothly, and when paired
to a freshly rebuilt TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic and a 2.70 axle
out back, highway performance is serene. Chrysler's torsion
suspension system improved handling versus the Lincoln and Cadillac
competition without a ride sacrifice, and the brakes have been
recently serviced and are almost entirely new throughout. A recent
muffler and tailpipe give it a muted hum that sounds appropriate,
and big 15-inch whitewall radials look 70's perfect.
An unusual luxury car, there's a growing appreciation for these
forgotten trend-setters. Cutting-edge in the 1970s, this New Yorker
coupe remains a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy first-class
accommodations. Call today!
