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!!
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.
Really neat car. :)