The New Yorker was Chrysler’s finest car in 1956 (if you exclude the Imperial, which was spun off as a separate make the year before). And in the New Yorker fold, the St. Regis was as fancy as it got, only offered in a 2-door hardtop. Just 6.686 were built that year, including the seller’s survivor-quality edition. It appears to be original and is rough around the edges but runs quite well per the seller. With its tailfins, the St. Regis was a sign of what was yet to come!
In the 1950s, there were minimal differences between the Imperial and New Yorker, which explains why buyers often went with the New Yorker with a slightly cheaper price tag. In 1956, the New Yorkers (including the St. Regis) came with a 354 cubic inch “Hemi” V8 that produced 250 hp. And they were paired with a push-button automatic transmission with the controls mounted in the dashboard (a Chrysler feature through the mid-1960s).
We’re told this bodacious Mopar has about 28,000 original miles (i.e. the odometer has not turned over). The seller says this car is completely stock – except for a different carburetor. One of the cool options for the St. Regis was the fancy wire wheels that this Chrysler sports. Though the machine could use a new set of tires, the car is said to run, drive, and stop as it should. A couple of the side windows are cracked and will need replacing.
The paint may or may not be original and is not perfect, but some detailing could help. The interior may be the weak spot, with the upholstery and carpeting requiring a redo, at the minimum. The seller has more photos and videos that are available upon request. Located in Goodyear, Arizona, this once-stately machine is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $10,000 or the most reasonable offer. Our thanks to T.J. for yet another winner of a tip!
No way would the front seat be worn like that with “only” 28,000 miles. But it does look to be a nice survivor.
Are we sure it is not 128,000 miles?
Are we sure the mileage is not 128,000?
Man, that front bumpers is worse than the 5mph bumpers of the ’70s!
Nice old Chrysler; but it has had a color change from salmon to ivory. 128k miles? Most likely.
Has to be 128,000 miles with the front seat wear, the accelerator pedal wear, the broken horn ring. Notice also the missing “gills” or hash marks on both rear quarters and the Chrysler letters are missing between the hood and grille. These are very beautiful cars when the paint is two-toned.
$2000. Maybe
I really wish people would stop letting their cats drive their cars…