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For Sale: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

Vehicle Description

1948 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan

Chrysler had a well-developed range of pre-war automobiles to offer the public when peacetime resumed following World War II. With minor revisions to styling and equipment, Chrysler's immediate post-war lineup included the entry-level Royal, the Windsor, Saratoga, and top-of-the-line New Yorker. Styling changes would be minimal from 1946 to 1949 when Chrysler introduced its first postwar all-new styling change. New Yorkers had model identification found on nameplates mounted on the side of the hood near the cowl.

For consignment, a top of the line, creme-de-la-creme Chrysler model offering for 1948 the New Yorker. This well heeled automobile runs and drives great, is a real looker for the use of its sculpted steel panels and plenty of chrome, and is a nicely proportioned large car. The interior is not unlike a luxurious living room and appointments are all on the high end of the scale.

Exterior
Long and bulbous with running boards nearly extinct on this model, it uses plenty of rounded steel panels for its exterior makeup. Along with all that steel, there is chrome a-plenty to highlight nicely applied black respray. This shows some dents and dings, light scratches and no rust for this exterior. Starting with the harmonica grille, all emblazoned with chrome, it is in a lazy V shape which is emulated by the lower chrome bumper and horizontal bezeled turn signal wrap-arounds. A protuberant hood keeps the lazy V shape and rises upward to make space for the Chrysler badge in its front and center. On top of the "bulb" is an Art Deco styled flying freight train interpretive design hood ornament leading the way. On the sides, rounded protruding fenders house a single headlight on either edge in front, making their way back to the doors along with the hood line. Stainless steel polished trimmings surround all the glass and there is plenty of it, starting with the split windshield in front. A side trim spear begins mid hood and runs to the back of the car past the D pillar. More spears float just above each wheel well and a wide rocker trimming is on the bottom of the 4 doors which share the B pillars. More bulbous design for the rear fenders which protrude outward around the rear tires and match up with the line formed by the roofline turning into the trunk line. An extra window is in just before the D pillar, and in back, a rounded over oval glass is above the trunk. The trunk lid is not going away without noticing the wonderful trimmings in it with a badge, chrome bezels for the tail lighting and above the license plate is a third brake light. More chrome for the lower rear bumper which wraps itself around the rear fenders. Wide whites are all around and badged C H R Y S L E R moon caps polished to the enth degree frame the centers of the wide whites. Yes you have arrived in this massive piece of Detroit iron.

Interior
A swing of the shared B pillared doors and we see gray mohair with some Art Deco Stitching in square form on the door panels. These are slightly soiled but remain tear free. Bakelite escutcheons are behind chromed handles and actuators and a small gray armrest opens each door. Sills also use the art deco styling with horizontal ribbed chrome accenting over the paint for the interior steel. This interior includes the fully appointed chromed trimmed and accented Art Deco dash. Square and rectangle instruments are in front of the driver, and in the center is a vertical radio, enough buttons, knobs and pulls to keep a pilot occupied and a central grid speaker covering, all in chrome. A lineup of bakelite knobs is below floating above the floor. On the right side is a neat Art Deco style clock and the dual heater unit under the dash. The seats are gray broadcloth and are very nicely preserved with some wide tuck and roll uppers which appear to be overstuffed. Slight soiling is in the gray material for this front bench. The rear bench is equally as beautiful with its overstuffing and some arms have been added on either side, all I need now is a TV! Clean darker gray carpeting covers the floors, and above is a gray fuzzy broadcloth headliner. Shall I drop you off here in front of the theatah dear?

Drivetrain
Under that big hood is an original 323ci inline 8 cylinder mill. It has a 1-barrel carburetor and oil bath air cleaner on top. A 4-speed semi automatic Fluid Drive transmission is bolted to the back. A 3.54 final drive axle is on this example to turn the rear tires. Slight rust is noted on the head, and the engine is a barn find unrestored condition but fully operational.

Undercarriage
Some light to moderate surface rust is noted throughout the undercarriage. A few drips are on the pumpkin, and it appears the back of the transmission is throwing some fluid as well, but it's light. This car rides on independent coil springs on front and leaf springs for the back. Drum braking, that has been fully redone, is all around. Still solid structurally underneath.

Drive-Ability
This car fired right up and idled smoothly. It has a nice ride and decent acceleration for its size. Shifting is smooth and braking was pulling to the left with a heavy or light touch.

Making an arrival statement is definitely a factor with this car and it could be considered quite a shout! A large, rounded and chromed black exterior. A fully appointed interior, overstuffed gray broadcloth seats to die for, and it's off to the events society has to offer up.

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

Vehicle Details

  • 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
  • Listing ID: CC-1697096
  • Price: $24,000
  • Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
  • Year:1948
  • Make:Chrysler
  • Model:New Yorker
  • Exterior Color:Black
  • Interior Color:Gray
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:63125
  • Stock Number:4976
  • VIN:7054457
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