Vehicle Description
From 1946 through 1948, Chrysler produced just 3,000 New Yorker
Convertibles, the most luxurious model in Chrysler's lineup. Of the
limited number of survivors, few are in the wonderful award-winning
condition of this particular example. It benefits from an older
professional, nut-and-bolt restoration and is finished in black
with a red and blue plaid "Highlander" interior and a black
convertible top with red piping. It also includes most optional
features that were originally available in 1947 including bumper
guards, dual fog lamps, dual spotlights, an electric clock, a
windshield washer, a pair of sun visors, and even a functioning
power convertible top. In addition, the New Yorker rides on a set
of period style wide whitewall tires, which were an available
option on those New Yorkers produced after April 1947.
The car is powered by the original, numbers matching Spitfire
323.5ci/135hp L-head inline eight-cylinder engine with Fluid-Drive
semi-automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil
springs, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and
four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. This particular car is a former
AACA First Prize winner, proudly displaying the award on the front
grill. Carefully maintained, stored and enjoyed occasionally on the
open road, this well-equipped 1947 Chrysler New Yorker is a very
desirable, limited-production convertible from the immediate
post-war era. The front cloth seating surfaces were recently
replaced and appear brighter than the rest of the interior
Highlander surfaces because they have not yet seen the sunlight.
The exhaust was replaced and the carburetor was rebuilt within the
past couple years.
This is an immaculate car in amazing condition. It has spent most
of its life in Arizona and remains 100-percent rust free. It
starts, runs, and drives like the day it rolled off the showroom
floor. It truly is a timepiece and it is now time to pass it on to
a new home. Call or e-mail if interested, or to make a reasonable
offer. Thank you for looking.
