Being of Scottish descent and loving these big, bulbous Chryslers of the 1940’s, I’m more than tempted to take a look at this one. It’s in great shape and has the unique, tartan plaid Highlander interior. So, what’s a Highlander you may ask? It’s a term for someone who lives or comes from any mountainous or highland region in Scotland. The term also implies a “resilient” person in some cultures. This ’48 New Yorker 4-Door Sedan has been resilient and well taken care of to be 78-years-old. The seller is the third registered owner and says it is highly original with only 69,000 miles on the clock. It is located in Stillwater, Minnesota, and is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for $15,900. Another great job of car spotting by Zappenduster!
The car is finished in a pleasant shade called St. Claire Blue and looks very presentable to be the original paint. I’m not spotting any rust and the seller says there is no rust and that the first 43 years of this car’s life was spent in California. Ya gotta love those big, wraparound bumpers, the huge grill, the suicide doors, and the Chrysler’s overall presence. The trim and glass look very good as do the period-correct wide whitewall tires. To me, this big old Chrysler says, “Road Trip!”
Great information Mr. Ron Denny!! What a great find from Zappenduster!! What a beautiful automobile!! This seems like a great buy!! This automobile has really been cared for!! Whoever buys it, please take great care of this beautiful piece of history!!
You seem surprised, Mike.
Another excellent classic of a bygone time, cared for as it should have been. They’re still out there, seemingly more recently.
Tongue in cheek, asked a longtime friend living in the Highlands (Aviemore) if he recognized the tartan and if so knew the clan this interior pattern was taken from.
He said “Mine! Where’s my families royalty check?!?” with dry wit of a good Scotsman.
Aviemore is near the Cairngorms National Park. Stunning.
The tartan is from the MacHinery clan
Really neat car. :)
These are such beautiful cars. And this one really looks to be in amazing, preserved condition. I wouldn’t change a thing. Great find Zappenduster, thank you for writing it up Ron, I enjoyed it.
I think these are beautiful, too–forward of the C-pillar, that, is. Somehow, I could never garner appreciation for the rear quarters and sterns of this era’s Chrysler products.
I agree: beautiful cars–but only from the C-pillar forward. For some reason, I never was able to garner appreciation for the rear quarters and backs of Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and DeSoto sedans this era (though I do like the coupes). Regardless, this car is impressive and highly appealing.
Seems like a good price for something that all you have to do is drive, and drive I would! Every chance I got!
Just beautiful those colors are just amazing together worth every penny i feel. Somebody is going to get a show stopper for a very fair price.
Great looking car, definitely worth the money. Cruise in style.
What a great car for cruising! With the plaid interior, all that it needs is a plate that reads SASNACH.
I remember a kid in high school drove one of these…what a tank!
Great looking New Yorker sedan. I have a 48 New Yorker business coupe that also has the Highlander interior that was refurbished. I listed it here a few months ago but it didn’t sell. May list it again soon. These Spitfire flat 8 engines just run so well, and right up there with Packards, IMO.
I remember your car and how nice it is. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Thanks, I’m downsizing and it needs to be garage kept by next buyer. I’ve dropped the price to help it move on.
Lovely looking car. IMHO, this was the best year for the Chrysler New Yorker.
I scrapped one of these years ago. Owner had stored salt in it and bags broke. No floor left in it.
This car was created the same year I was. My brother briefly owned a black low mileage ’48 Desoto 4dr. sedan. This vehicle is about 30 minutes away from me, and it’s a very beautiful classic, but I prefer more compact cars. GLWTS.
I didn’t understand how the fluid drive worked. Found this youtube with a 48 convertible with a Highlander interior as well. The owner drives and explains the fluid drive and when to use the clutch pedal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V3F4qZn7t0
Yes if you haven’t driven a Fluid Drive recently, it’s a great idea to watch a video first. Doesn’t shift the same way as a manual does.
I had a 47 Windsor, same color and also the 3rd owner. Everything worked except the radio (apparently a common issue). Straight 6 with fluid drive was great living in rural Mass however Florida drivers are impatient with the delay of the fluid coupler but once up to speed it glided. I reluctantly sold it to a funeral home owner in NC after many years of fun.
“BeetleBailey57”. Love your title, sure reminds me of Sunday afternoons reading the comics in the Sunday Paper. Better days for sure.
Better days indeed.
What a wonderful car! I’d so love to have this beauty to take care of and go cruising in.
A Beautiful Automobile!
I believe the correct term for ‘center latched’ is “Coach Doors”.
A Beautiful Automobile!
I believe the correct term for ‘center latched’ is “Coach Doors”.
A Beautiful Automobile!
I believe the correct term for ‘center latched’ is “Coach Doors”.
A Beautiful Automobile!
I believe the correct term for ‘center latched’ is “Coach Doors”.
Yes a very nice car looks to be correct and clean, straight not too much to complain about here. Considering the odds of putting much money in this car is low, although not as nice as the coupe will make a great addition to any collector and a new proud owner…
My Grandma hauled cakes in a ’47 Imperial similar to this car. She ran a small cake shop out of
her house and had cake contracts with several stores in our town. She’d load up the Imperial, and then drive the cakes
to whichever store she was servicing that day. I was 5 maybe
6 at the time, and to me, that thing was huge! The seats were
red and very cushy and were covered in some kind of fabric that looked like it belonged on
someones sofa. I remember when she’d take me and my cousin to the A & W root beer stand when it was open. And as I
said, those seats were big and cushy and would swallow a small
boy whole! It also had the jump seats that folded up from floor when in use. Now here’s the kicker. My Grandma was maybe
four feet eleven in heels. And seeing her manhandle that big old car was a sight to see. She
would sit on a large phone book
just to see over the dash and the
steering wheel! Her mechanic, Ed
McGrath owned the Standard station not far from her house,
built up the pedals so that she could reach them. She would drive that tank until the mid ’60s
when she got a used ’61 Olds F-85 wagon that was more her size
And yeah, she could still haul a lot of cakes in it too! She traded
the Imperial and my Uncle Lyle’s
’51 Packard Patrician as a down
payment for the Olds. She ran her cake business until 1989.
She passed away in 1991 at the
Age of 90. Ah the memories.