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A National First Prize and Senior car. Best on Class (All classics 1999 and older) at the Turpentine Creek Mopar Classic June 2024.
1948 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible "Highlander Edition". Factory produced with "Highlander" script on the dash. A few unknown number were produced.
Beautiful throughout, just restored all as original and in excellent condition. Excellent electric canvas top, and Maroon body. The chrome and trim are bright and in excellent condition. The interior is the plaid Highlander with maroon leather. All upholstery is in excellent condition. The art deco-inspired dash is painted Regal Maroon and all trim and gauges are in excellent working condition. Steering wheel is also maroon and beautiful re-chromed parts.
Engine is the straight 8 "Spitfire" and smooth running 323.5 ci L-head engine with 135 horsepower. The engine bay is exceptionally well-detailed with period-correct hardware accessories. The paintwork on the engine block and ancillaries is excellent. Recent tune up and new engine gaskets. New tie rod ends, engine mounts, replaced u-joints, radiator flush, new tires with front end alignment. The hydraulically operated Fluid Drive transmission has been recently completely restored and operates flawlessly.
Features are panel ights, transparent acrylic shift cowl vent, turn signal and cigarette lighter knobs, two rear courtesy lights, lavalier (floppy) window cranks with original escutcheons, hydraulic power top and two heaters, and push button radio. The radio has been updated with modern electronics waith all external controls as original. However, I cannot get it to work - just get static. I have not attempted to get the clock to work.
Includes a new set of Firestone (4-1/4") whitewalls and spare. Also included are original wide re-chromed beauty rings, new skinned moon hubcaps, bumper guards, a pair of sun visors, two rare swan neck side mirrors, fog lights, 2 flood lights, restored front and rear emblems of chrome with red painted detailing and brass medallion with red and purple glass/acrylic? Inlay.
Independent front suspension with coil springs, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
Front and rear lap seat belts have been added.
Last year for the highlander interior option with the desired 1948 body style. An attractive automobile with pleasing proportions and Chrysler’s unique “harmonica” grille, with the open convertible being particularly striking. It was among the most luxurious models in the Chrysler lineup.
