Vehicle Description
Luxury, power, and pedigree are all the reasons why you've been
searching for a 1955 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis. It's a
definitive car in the American luxury coupe landscape, and there
may never be an opportunity for a more affordable example.
This was a landmark year at Chrysler. Virgil Exner was putting his
now-legendary styling into practice on a production Chrysler for
the first time. He dismissed the traditional lines at Mopar's upper
echelon, and in its place were sleeker and sportier lines. After
all, don't forget this is the close sibling to the iconic 300-C. So
balancing out the performance appearance is the kind of brightwork
that announced the best premium cars of the '50s. It includes the
large twin grilles, mirror-like wraparound bumpers, full-length
sweeping side trim, and even brightwork to outline the handsome
hardtop profile. In fact, we can't help but see in the silhouette
similarities to Ford's ultra-exclusive Continental Mark II that
came out the next year. And speaking of exclusive, the St. Regis
was the premium version of the premium New Yorker. So you got
terrific details like two-tone paint. This tomato red and creamy
white seem to harmonize nicely to have that ideal 1950s look. This
is the kind of car that was made to be an all-day cruiser, and
today it has the kind of presentation that won't make you nervous
about every stone on the road. And while not perfect, you can see
the instant attraction with details. It's in the art deco tailfins
and detailed factory wheel covers inside the bright whitewall
tires. So this is right for those of us who want to drive on a
whim, and the value price leaves room in your budget if you want to
upgrade, update, or personalize this rare Chrysler.
The interior is a cool two-tone luxury style where the seats, dash,
door, and even the steering wheel coordinate with the red and white
exterior. This has a survivor-level style, right down to the
classic Town and Country AM radio that's there for display. But
because this also wants to be a true cruiser, the upholstery was
updated later in life. So it's both stylish and inviting with the
cloth inserts and tuck/roll style accents. It has pure vintage
touches, like the insignias in the doors, a unique dash-mounted
shifter, and the working under-dash courtesy light that greets you
when the door opens. Plus, you know you'll love how the full-size
interior lets you share this hardtop's cool cruising attitude with
everyone you want to bring along.
One of the most alluring parts of a 1950s Chrysler is what's under
the hood. That's why this one makes sure to show it off with a very
clean, correct, and honest style. The 331 cubic-inch FirePower V8
is Chrysler's original Hemi engine. It launched a long and powerful
history at Chrysler, especially with the similar motor that was in
the 300-C. It's the kind of V8 where people take extra time looking
over the full package. You'll overhear conversations of people
pointing out everything on this one from the decal on the air
cleaner to how Chrysler overbuilt their motors with handy features
like dual belts. More than just an award-worthy look, this will
impress with how immediate and strong the mighty V8 fires up. The
power steering supple ride, power brakes, and smooth-shifting
three-speed automatic transmission are all part of a package that
proves this still wants to hit the boulevard every Saturday
night.
This is a true definitive premium coupe, and it's quite hard to
find one with this level of vintage style. So don't miss this deal.
Call now!
