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.