The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates, established just before World War II and in production through 1996. If you wanted a big, luxurious automobile, the New Yorker was your top choice unless you sprung for an Imperial, which was no longer branded as a Chrysler beginning in 1955. The seller has a sweet ’73 New Yorker that’s in excellent survivor condition, except it may have a few electric gremlins. Located in Littleton, Colorado, this land yacht is available here on Craigslist for $15,000.
Based on Chrysler’s C-body platform, the New Yorker and its siblings were redesigned in 1969, taking on a “fuselage” look. That styling would continue through 1973 with facelifts along the way. These automobiles weighed well over two tons, so a big engine was needed to push the cars along. That help would come in the form of a 440 cubic inch V8, though it was going through some detuning pains to keep the emissions people happy. Most buyers opted for the 4-door hardtop in 1973, but more than 9,000 folks still took delivery of a 2-door hardtop like this one.
Perhaps sales would have been higher in ’73, but that’s the year OPEC threw the oil market into a tailspin. And big, gas-guzzling boats like the New Yorker would begin to fall out of favor. From the side view, the trunk looks to be almost the same length as the hood, ideal for sneaking a bunch of friends into the drive-in movies. The seller bought this car about five years ago and has added only 500 miles to its current 47,000 tally. The vehicle is rust-free, and the paint and leather interior are original.
Issues include the following: the factory air conditioning doesn’t work, the power windows are sluggish to go up, and one of the motors is bad (a replacement is included). The radio won’t pick up anything but AM channels (Twilight Zone?). A new carpet set should be ordered, and the outside has 53 years of scratches, but it presents well. If you like these early 1970s Mopar barges, will this one fit in your garage? Maybe tipster Mike F. has room for it in his?
I know it’s the same car underneath, but I’d have to go with the ’72 Imperial.
What the 59 Eldorado did for fins, this car did for overhangs. It’s like the designers all looked at each other and said “Is it possible we went too far?”
Please tell me how the carpet gets worn out in only 47k miles? Makes me a bit suspicious of that claimed mileage. Why would a seller not fix things like the windows and AC before going to market? The price is a little excessive for all its issues.