From 1940 to 1996, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s most opulent automobile (excluding the Imperial when they were in production at the same time). This 1952 New Yorker convertible was restored more than 20 years ago and is one of only 814 built (and one of only four thought to still exist). The seller’s grandfather worked on restoring the car from 1998 to 2003, but it’s been in storage ever since (and not in a clean environment). Located now in Sarasota, Florida, this rare drop-top is available here on eBay for $32,500 OBO.

The seller provides a lengthy description of the history of this car while in his/her family, which may be considered a project now since it hasn’t been driven in 20 years. We’re not sure of the timeline of when the photos were taken because they show the car both dirty and clean and also in a barn or on a trailer. Before settling in Florida, this car moved around a lot as part of its rebuilding process. Locations mentioned include Iowa, Indiana, and Alabama. Due to more than one transportation snafu, the hood and one of the fenders were damaged, but the seller has two of the former to go to the buyer.

Of course, the 331 cubic inch “Fire Power” V8 was professionally rebuilt, but it hasn’t been started or run since one of its stints in preparation for loading onto a trailer (that may have been in 2017). Before the older restoration was done, this vehicle began as a rust-free car from Maine (boy, did this baby get around). The top and upholstery are now two decades old and – hopefully – the passage of time hasn’t caused any issues.

There is no title as they weren’t required in a lot of states back when this car last changed hands. Buyers should assume some work will be needed, such as new tires as these may be as hard as rocks at this point. With any luck, you might only have to clean out the fuel system and install a battery to get this rarity to respond to the turn of the ignition key. They don’t make them like this anymore!