The owner of this Chrysler New Yorker states that the car has absolutely no rust and that the majority of the restoration work required on the car is confined to the interior. This looks like a solid project car, and you will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist. It is located in Newcastle, Wyoming, and comes with a clean title. The owner has set a sale price of what seems like a very reasonable $1,200 for the Chrysler. A big thank you must go out to Barn Finder Snotty for referring this one through to us.
We only get two photos of the outside of the New Yorker, but they do look promising. There are a couple of minor blemishes on the paint, but I think that the car will respond well to being buffed and polished. The glass and external trim look to be good, although I think that the front bumper may need a trip to the chrome-plater, as it looks like there is some surface corrosion appearing there. However, I wouldn’t rush into that, as there are some products on the market that can neutralize that, and the bumper can still maintain a decent shine.
The interior of the Chrysler is not brilliant, but it is also not beyond redemption. The front seats will need new covers, but the back set and headliner look like they might be pretty good. The dash looks complete and unmodified, but the pad is badly cracked, and the carpet is heavily worn. While there are also some minor trim pieces that appear to be missing, the door trims look like they might be okay. If what we can see is correct, then there really isn’t that much work involved in restoring the interior.
This New Yorker features the 413ci V8 and TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The car is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. The owner says that the car has been sitting for 8 months, but that has a fairly new battery and that it starts up straight away, even when the temperature is below freezing. It looks like there will be little or no mechanical work required before the car is fit to hit the road again.
To me, this one seems like a bit of a “no-brainer.” At $1,200, this Chrysler represents a cheap entry into the classic car world. This is a nice looking car, and it also appears to be a car that will need little work to return it to the road. If it is as solid and clean as the owner states, then someone is going to land themselves a pretty good car.
Why are these never near me? And why don’t I have a garage big enough to hold one?
And why do I never seem to have a coupla bucks stashed away when these bargains come along….
This was my son’s car and we were surprised to see it on here! My wife gave to him for graduation 4 years ago before he joined the Marines and he just wasn’t able to keep it up or give it the attention that it needed. Sounds like he sold it too cheap but it ended up being bought by a good friend of the family yesterday. Thanks for the interest!
$1200? Sounds too good to be true
It’s in the middle of nowhere and it’s a fairly obscure car that doesn’t have a large following. If it’s described it’s a good deal, but this isn’t the type of car people will travel overnight to see or spend a bunch of money on to have shipped. It would be a different story if this car wasn’t located in such a remote rural area.
Steve R
Well said, Blaster. I’ve had many, many cars and pickups over the years and every one was made in the US of A. This New Yorker is a steal at $1,200 and if it was in my neck of the woods, I would be knocking on the seller’s door right now, even though it’s only 6:00 am. Buy American and save every vintage American made car that you can to show the grandkids what American-made used to mean.
It’s been a Mopar Fest lately on Barn Finds! The Mopar freaks are rejoicing!!!
These are under-appreciated cars that make great cruisers. Given the condition, this one is a steal.
You could get it delivered anywhere in the lower 48 for around $1000. If your the gambling type with $2000 to spend, here is your next project. To quote Jim Rockford ” it handles like an aircraft carrier”, but it does look great.I hope someone saves it.
The Oshawa plant is being closed after 100 years of production. These corporations don’t care about people, only profit.
I’m in California but the car is out in the middle of nowhere? Sounds like the start to a western Union scam. That’s a $3,500 car all day long and even though not a highly desirable model, it’s still one where people would ask on a regular basis “hey, you want to sell that car”. If anyone actually buys that car I’d love to hear about it here. Otherwise, I’m thinking scam. You get 10 people to send you $1,200, that’s a good Christmas.
Good point.As we said in the military” stay alert and stay alive” because a car like this in my area with that price even $3500 would not last long.It might be legit but if I was the buyer I would be very skeptical.
This is where Ellwood Engel truly made his mark. The 64s still had some Exner cues.
I hope someone buys this car before it stays out in the snow any longer! With the snow on the rear deck he doesn’t even have the brains to cover it.
In the mid 1970’s I wanted a cheap hauler and decided it had to be a full size station wagon with a V8, roof Rack , and fake wood. I settled on a 1965 Chrysler because i likes the dash, and the 383 V8 backed with a Torqueflight was pretty bullet proof.
I was surprised by 2 things; the 14 inch wheels on such a large car, and the deletion of backup lights. I f you did not pay for them Chrysler filled the holes in the bumper with nice round stainless steel plates. I would think it would be cheaper to just include them.
My cars are made in Ohio, and so was I. With Lordstown closing, i think Ohio has just Jeep and Acura/Honda left.
All those beating the buy American drum need to go to their local GM, Ford or Chryco dealership and check out the parts content on the window stcker.
There are no true Amercan cars anymore.
I am a mid 60s Chrysler Fan. I don’t care how obscure they are, or their size, or anything else. I’ve had five, now just two, and I can tell you that as David Davis said, these are meat and potatoes cars. Very straight head, they go like hell, stop right now when equipped with disc brakes, and I have stayed with a Masterati on a curvy section if US101 with no problems. I have no idea where Newscastle Wyoming is, but it’s too far for me and I’d have to transport the car here and then have repair costs thereafter. I also have no room. Somebody jump on this.
You can google any town or use a mapping function to find its location. Newcastle is a small town on the eastern side of Wyoming close to the border of South Dakota.
Steve R
Apologies to Bilno and Alfredo Maserati for the misspelling of their last name.
The ’65-’68 C-Body cars were Chrysler’s finest hour by a long shot for styling, build quality, durability, performance, etc. Of these, the ’65’s are perhaps the most elegant of the 4 model years. There’s a lot to like here, 2-door hardtop, pleasing color combination, (especially with vinyl “ear-muffs”) and well optioned. Those buckets might be leather, kind of sporty too.
I have owned/driven several of these for years, great cruisers with surprisingly nimble handling, especially with stiffer springs and new bushings, etc. This one seems to have the right stance, too, which means suspension is likely OK as well. This is a great deal, even if getting it might be inconvenient. Some clean-up, and minor restoration could make a great car without dropping a fortune.
Sure hope it gets saved/finds a good home. THANKS for posting this.
Wow! I bought this car today! Im surprised to see it posted here. The New Yorker started and drove out on its own power. Wyoming has been very good to me when it comes to finding a good deal. I have bought and sold a few old campers and cars here and in South Dakota. I still havent decided what to do with this one. All I can day is that if you keep your eyes open, you can still find a good deal. Happy hunting and good luck!
Congrats Bryan on the deal and the car.As some would say “you stole that car” considering what you paid and what you got.