Beginning in the 1940s and running for more than 50 years, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile (excluding the Imperial, which was not always marketed as a Chrysler). The big C-body Chryslers got a redesign in 1969, so the 1970 models were little changed. This ‘70 New Yorker sedan is described as a barn find (yard find might be more like it) which will need some coaxing to run again. Located in Wiggins, Colorado, this once-forgotten sedan is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $10,000 OBO.
If you wanted a big car in 1970, the Chrysler New Yorker was about as big as they came. Riding on a wheelbase of 124 inches, the NYer was just under 19 feet in length and weighed about 4,400 lbs. As such, it needed a big engine to move it around, and a 440 cubic inch V8 was standard with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Chrysler produced about 34,200 New Yorkers in 1970, of which nearly 9,400 were 4-door sedans like this one. It was half as popular in terms of sales compared to the 4-door hardtop.
We assume the seller acquired this car from its original owners because of the paperwork trail dating back to when it left the Chrysler lot in 1970. That includes the MSRP window sticker that says the car cost more than $6,000 when new. But an Imperial would have set you back even more. The indicated mileage of 69,000 should be legit. This was a dealer demonstrator in ’70, so the original owner saved a few bucks on the purchase.
The car has no doubt been sitting for a while, and the paint has become faded, though the seller has been trying to coax it back into shape. Rust is at a minimum, and the interior is sound, though dirty. The car had flat tires when photographed, and we assume they haven’t been replaced. The 440 engine turns over, but the big Chrysler isn’t quite ready to fire up and move around. So, if you don’t mind a project with more than two doors, would you take this beast home?
Overpriced. Maybe you ask that once the seller cleans it up and makes it reliable and safe, new tires are at the top of the list.
Steve R
Agree….but the owner mis-spoke – up to 1971 – the 440’s had a steel crankshft…1972 was the first year for the cast crank….still good for a few ponies.
I’m not so sure rust would be at a minimum. Looking at the car on the trailer, it appears plenty of snow and rain have ran down the side of that New Yorker. The car looks straight, unfortunately I have a idea there’s more rust to the story.
Unfortunately, the dashboard and switchgear looks like it came from a “bottom of the line” Plymouth!
Cadillac and Lincoln looked far more premium
I agree with John Peterson, it has to be looked over very carefully underneath. If solid, it needs to be at least running and cleaned up if he wants that much money. It should be worth that much if it runs good and cleans up as good as I think it will, but I’m usually optimistic about these things. Nice car with nice options if it ever becomes driveable again. Most of these probably got junked after the 440 was pulled for a Duster or Scamp. Or, got wrecked in demolition derbys.
Well I got me a Chrysler she’s as
big as a whale…
Ha!
This is awesome. I have visions of the car manufacturers engineers sitting around thinking about making vehicles that everyday citizens could use as tanks to fight off an invasion.
Once again someone with a non running 56 year old vehicle with questionable rust issues IS NOT WORTH 10K.
He wants Or Best offer? I’d give him 4K.
IF the frame and body are solid and straight (on the Passenger side)
Looking at about 25K to get it right.
Not trying to flip but If the total was 25K plus the 10K you paid for it,
IT WOULD NEVER BE WORTH 35K.
After all, its not a Charger with a 440 six pack now, is it?
Paint “Love Shack” on the side.
sitting the way, it is 4k tops. if you want 10k present a car that can justify your asking price. this sitting on a trailer does not do that.
I love these big ole Chryslers but he’s dreaming with that current price. It’s not even running, besides the obvious other things that need to be done to get it roadworthy again.