I wonder if the top American luxury cars will ever go back to being front-wheel drive again? Probably not, but you never know, things swing back and forth all the time. Although now that I think about it, there aren’t many American luxury “cars” left; almost everyone drives an SUV now. This 1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue is posted here on craigslist just west of Atlanta, Georgia, and the seller is asking $11,500. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Barney for the tip!
Another reason to like this car, other than it being basically like new with only 13,600 miles on it, is that it’s the very last year for the Chrysler New Yorker series. Front drive or not, that’s a milestone. The last series of Chrysler New Yorkers, based on the Y-Body, were made from 1989 for the 1990 model year until the end of 1993. The Fifth Avenue came back as a trim level of the New Yorker for this last run of cars.
There was a New Yorker Salon, no slouch in the luxury department, but then came the New Yorker Fifth Avenue, with a slightly longer chassis. On top of the pyramid was the Imperial. This Midnight Blue example looks basically like a new car, despite being over three decades old now. The seller says they spent a ton of time detailing this car, and it sure looks great.
They do mention that there’s some surface rust underneath, and some underside photos would be nice. That area of Georgia is pretty humid (very humid), but there are reportedly no rust holes. This car has had just one owner from new until 2025, so I’m assuming the seller is the second owner? The velour seats look perfect front and back, and the trunk looks just as clean as does the dash area.
The clean engine compartment is where a Chrysler 3.8-liter OHV V6 lives. It has 150 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, sending power through a four-speed automatic to the front wheels. It’s said to run like new and has had $1,400 in recent maintenance. Have any of you owned the last era of the New Yorker Fifth Avenue?
I had a few rides in a loaded up Dynasty. Very comfy I remember. This one the NewYorker 5th Ave. is even nicer.
Really nice condition!!! That interior looks like it got plucked straight out of a Chrysler Fifth ave. ( and I mean that in a really good way). Very nice one here!!
It’s from back when luxury car meant comfortable, rather than sporty with hard seats.
Like Scotty says, looks like a new car. I’m guessing a senior owner who drove it sparingly.
I got a kick out of the craigslist ad. First, it reads like you are at the coffee shop having a conversation with a friend about a car he has been working on. Lots of info and detail. Next, check out the last of the many pics. The speedometer has a home-printed label “WATCH TRAFFIC LAWS” with red and yellow stickers above the 60 mph marking.
I saw that with the speedo too Bob!!! Lorna and Vern must’ve been the king of the slow lane in this thing. ( Hope and not the center or left lanes lol)
I remember being behind one on SR 15 coming out of Johnson VT in about 1993 and when the speed limit went from 25 to 35 it started slowing down! It got slower and slower as it went through the short transitional 35 zone, moving further and further to the right as it did.
Just after entering the 50 zone at a crawl on the right shoulder it swung a sharp left across my path! No signal of course and riding the brakes the whole time. If I had been driving anything with any power myself or even an automatic (I was in mid downshift) I’d have T boned it, the driver looked to be well over 80.
The kind of near miss that, obviously, gets remembered.
Unfortunately trying to take that label off will do damage to the plastic window over the speedo. It looks like they tried to do it but it only came off part way.
The New Yorker did live on another two years as an LH based sedan. However it was essentially a more luxurious version of the LHS.
Actually, the LHS was top tier for Chrysler 1994 thru 1997; the LHS was more luxurious than the New Yorker. On the ladder from bottom to top it went Concorde, New Yorker then LHS.
One thing you’ll never see is interior like that. Seats like those have gone the way of the ’59 Cadillac, never to return. Another strong point is it has one of Chrysler’s better engines, the 3.8. It’s a shame it’s not RWD, how luxury cars should be.
I miss real automobiles.
I had a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave from 2007 to 2014 and was given to me by one of my friends who had it since 1998. It had the most confortable seats like this on. It had a electronic cluster, and A/C controls. It had the 3.3 liter engine. It ate up Transmissions, having 3 rebuilds its whole life.
Is that trailer hitch with a cover on the ball? I’m trying to picture what kinda trailer one would tow with a ’93 New Yorker…
My dad had one of these. Rode fantastic and he never had any trouble with it at all.
My parents bought one as a retirement car back in 89 or 90. I recall it had the floatiest ride ever and was not an enjoyable car to drive. It had a digital dash.
If it had a ton of miles sure but this car as new was very solid and handled good. You’d fall asleep as a passenger.
I have a 90 5th Ave mark cross edition, champaign color. Beautiful car. Anyone know who can repair the digital instrument cluster? Or have one they don’t need?
My mother had one of these Chryslers, except that hers was maroon. It was a beautiful car. It was very comfortable and very quiet. It had plenty of power and a good size trunk. At the time, it was very impressive. Too bad Chrysler is basically gone now. All they build is a minivan that looks old. I wish Chrysler had American owners who might actually invest in new Chrysler cars. I was raised on Chrysler products and it shame to see them go.
I bought a new ’88 New Yorker, Mark Cross trim, traded my ’85 Chrysler GTS Turbo in on it. Was very nice, comfortable car, even with the awful Mitsubishi V6. Right off the bat, I broke the motor mounts, mostly because I was driving like I still had my GTS. Can’t blame the car for that, although I do remember replacing the transmission at least once. Was with Apple Computer at the time and they souvenir-ed me one of the first Motorola car phones. Impressed the girls, but that was the 80s… haha Ah, the 80s. Have to ‘make due’ with an ’06 300c these days. Low mileage, believe it or not.
What is up with the headlights? The photo shows one low beam on the inside on the passenger side and one low beam on the outside on the drivers side. Also, am I not seeing, but is that no power seat?? This car is beautiful though.
Power seat on the door handle
Really? That sure is odd. What is that lever handle in the photo? Looks like a recliner handle.
I have my mom’s 1990 5th Avenue, 50k miles. Champaign color, mark cross, beautiful car. Unfortunately the digital dash isn’t working. These chryslers rode like clouds, and you could live in the back seat!
Okay, Scotty, this is kind of creepy. You have managed to feature a car that is in the town I live in!
Sounds like the flipper has put a lot of effort into getting it cleaned up and running nicely. It would make a fine highway cruiser.
Oh so broughamtastic! When you play limbo, it’s how low can you go. When Chrysler played the K car they skipped limbo and went straight to how much can you stretch it. This is probably the longest K car ever.