For Sale: 1951 Chrysler New Yorker in Christiansburg, Virginia

Vehicle Condition Grade 5. A New Yorker Convertible paced the Indianapolis 500 for 1951,and why not? It boastedAmerica's highest horsepower rating among all production cars thanks to the180-hp, 331-cid Hemi V-8 standard in the top-of-the-line Chryslers. This newengine in effect, started the horsepower race in the 1950s as it was a marvelof engineering with its hemispherical combustion chambers and opposed overheadvalves. It as also Chrysler's second year for this hot new hardtop styling itcalled Newport introduced in 1950 on the now discontinued Town Country 'Woodie.' Styling was essentiallythe same for the 1951-1952 model years which totaled just eighteen months ofproduction. Chrysler built 5,800 New Yorker Newport Coupes over that time. ThisNew Yorker is classic '50s Mopar with its two-tone tan and cream exterior, idewhitewall tires, and AM radio. The 100 % original interior with its jukebox styling isprotected with seat covers and the powerful Hemi is nicely detailed under thehood. Important options include correct chrome wire wheels, power steering,Fluid Drive transmission, padded dashboard and back up lights. None fined!!