Other than the Imperial, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s most opulent automobile in the 1960s. And in 1963 and 1964, they went one step further by offering the New Yorker Salon, a 4-door hardtop that had all the marbles. Because they were similarly priced to the Imperial, the Salon was not a big seller, and they should be rare finds today. Like the seller’s 1964 example, which looks to be in great survivor condition. If you’re drawn to these land yachts of yesteryear, you might want to check this car out in Kent, Washington, if it’s still available. It’s offered here on craigslist for $6,750 and may need nothing more than a new home. Thanks, T.J., for a tip on a seldom-seen Mopar.
Apparently, the keen marketing minds at Chrysler concluded that there was room for a luxury car sandwiched between the New Yorker and Imperial. Enter the New Yorker Salon, which came with virtually every feature that Chrysler had to throw at its cars. This series was only built during the 1963-64 seasons and was promoted as being “the world’s most complete car.” The downside was that at nearly $6,000, the Salon was every bit as expensive as an Imperial. So why not just buy an Imperial? That must be what shoppers did as out of more than 31,000 New Yorkers produced in 1964, only 1.621 carried Salon badging.
We don’t know any of the history of the seller’s ’64 Salon. For all appearances, it’s in good mechanical and cosmetic condition. The body looks solid, the gold paint is nice, and the factory landau roof is said to be in like-new condition. What we see of the matching interior looks to be just as tidy. Has the automobile been restored or is it just a super nice original? We don’t know, but it looks like a cool car to show off at a price that’s not too hard to swallow.
These Chryslers were powered by 413 cubic-inch V8 engines, the biggest thing the company had to offer aside from the Hemi, which was not a New Yorker kind of motor. This would be the last year of the push-button automatic transmission and this New Yorker has it. The odometer reading is just shy of 90,000 miles, so this car certainly hasn’t spent most of its life as a garage queen. For whatever reason, the vehicle has yet to sell even though it was listed nearly four months ago. You must wonder why, or did the seller just forget to take down the ad?
Seems like a screaming deal for a rare and very nice Mopar. It’ll be gone in 2 shakes of a lamb’s tail.
That engine is clean Rex but not used car corral clean. Somebody cared.
Id rather drive an older better looking comfortable land yacht like that tasteful Chrysler than a creepy ugly little sedan in a color choice of silver or grey that they make today.
The price is right!
Correction,,New Yawker, in my best Lawn Guyland drawl. My brother had the Newport version of this car, not much different, really, 361, I think, still, that car rolled like thunder. I’d say, late 50s, early 60s, Chrysler made the best road cars. These finally lost some of the unusual styling, and were dynamite cars. They had such neat dashboards, not that I’d want to kiss it with my head, A/C that would cool an office building, someone will find out, this is a “left lane” car.
Imperial was a division, not an automobile.
This is a very nice car. 1964 was the year I was born. How come I don’t feel as old as this car looks? Well anyway- a very good find I must say, I hope the new owner enjoys that push button transmission! Loved em when I was a kid, couldn’t drive em but my dad let me push the buttons.
I have to think something must be up. The CL ad has been there for 15 weeks. At that price it’s really a no brainer. My brother’s buddy had one of these. Fast and comfortable.
yea I think somethings fishy here…two different license plates too
That’s probably the original plate on the front.I’m not sure,
but it might not be legal to use the old plates nowadays.
Beautiful looking car. IMHO, 1964 is the best looking car under the Chrysler name.
Lawn Guyland!!! HA!! Good one Howard🤣
Reminds me of one I heard years ago…those famous trees of Australia
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The 1963 Chrysler was meant to be the 1963 Imperial- photos are readily available online showing virtually the identical car with Imperial badging and stand-up taillights(an Imperial design feature beginning in 1955). After the introduction of the odd looking Valiant in 1960; and the decision to also drop the DeSoto brand in 1960; the introduction of the odd looking 1961 product across all lines; then the disastrous introduction of the 1962 Plymouth and Dodges and the realization of the void(left by DeSoto)of not having(a big Dodge)in the medium price class. Not Chrysler’s finest hour…
The New Yorker Salon decor package was likely an design meant for the Imperial which was now a Chrysler- hence the more expensive price point. Looking at it in 1963 or 64 it would not have looked as tasteful or luxurious as an Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight LS or a Buick Electra 225 Custom- both with superior looks, materials, fit and finish as opposed to the NY Salon. This is not to say the NY Salon was a bad car- not at all- just not up to the price it commanded at the time. This would be rectified with the all new 1965 Chryslers- beautiful cars far superior to the 63-64 models.
I’ve owned both a 1963 NY Salon and a ’64 NY Salon, both bought in the early 1980s as beautiful, garaged 1-owner cars. Paid the typical selling price of $100 each. My ’63 was silver, and my ’64 was white, both had blue leather interiors, and of course the vinyl landau roof in black
These cars had almost all options as standard equipment, even front A/C. The option list was limited to an AM/FM radio instead of the AM, and rear A/C. An item not seen on other 1964 luxury cars included a folding center front seat armrest that had a locking compartment!
If only it was a wagon.
Pastor Ron,
In September 1969 I was looking to buy another used car. Dad & I went to the local Chrysler Plymouth dealership, and the first car I saw on the used car lot was a white with blue leather New Yorker 4-door hardtop wagon. It was loaded with every option, even had bucket seats and dual A/C. The asking price was $400 and it had passed the strict Maryland inspection.
However my dad had another car in mind; a 1966 Plymouth Fury III convertible in red. The fury had only 14,000 miles showing and it was near perfect. They were asking $900, but as winter was approaching, we settled on $700, “out the door”.
I still have days when I wish I had bought the wagon, but then again the convertible was a lot of fun over the next 4 years.
Had one of these in 2011 with 45k miles. One owner mint survivor. Same color, everything just like this. Tried for months to sell. Finally took $4000. What I paid for it! I live in Palm Springs where cars like this are all the rage.
Just wouldn’t sell. Took to all the local car shows and everybody commented on it, how beautiful it was. Looked like jewelry on tires.
I had a 64 Chrysler Newport convertible I sold it 1969 for a Pontiac Grand Prix sure wish I had that car today
I have my dad’s 64 New Yorker. It’s white with blue interior. Every option is on this car except cruise control and a passenger side mirror. It has the seek and scan radio, power antennae, steering, seats, brakes & windows. It was purchased in Florence SC on Mother’s Day 1964, and now reside with me in GA. It has 132K miles and just recently had the valve covers removed for the first time. All I can say is this is a beautiful car that rides smoothly, purrs like a kitten and stops on a dime. I have too many vehicles and recently departed with two Dodge Challengers (73 & 74) but kept the New Yorker. Was keeping the Chrysler a good decision? YES. You only have to ride in one to know why. Good luck to the new owner.
A few people have suggested this Facebook ad is fake, as the price is so low. I contacted the seller, and explained I was not interested, but was asking if it was sold for the Barn Finds viewers.
The seller, Craig, said it’s still for sale.
Yes, this is a great deal for a New Yorker Salon, they are wonderful cars. But alas, it has little “Pizazz”. I’ve owned 2 of them, and they make great long distance tour cars in top [for 1964] luxury. They are wonderful tow cars when coupled to a big travel or car trailer. It seems right now, in the middle of winter, there is little demand for such a car. What a pity.
Thanks Bill for your footwork on this car. Were this car within a couple hundred miles of me, I’d buy it. It’s not my favorite body style, but the condition and price are hard to resist.
Perhaps Howard’s long-held admonitions that the old car market is in for a big correction is actually coming to pass?
Here again is my ’65 NYer, bought Sept. 2021 as you see it for $3650.
It [s mine now, a true survivor, drove it 2,000 miles back to Michigan.
Carl,
Congrats on the purchase!
I forgot to ask the seller if the car had the very rare AM/FM radio, so I’ll ask you! The AM/FM also could be had in a package with a rear seat reverb, rear speaker on package shelf, and a power antenna.
Of all Chrysler products, the ones made between say 1958 to 1964 were the FUGLYs. I can’t even LOOK at one of these cars without feeling like I’ve been visually assaulted. I vote no 🤣
it’s a ’64 Chrysler 4 door. That’s why it is still for sale.
My uncle has just purchased this car. He and my father drove from Michigan to pick it up. They are now making their way back via I90, driving the New Yorker all the way home. The old car is cruising along at 70mph without issue. My uncle is as happy as can be. Fantastic road trip for a couple of old-timers.
Glen,
I’m not surprised at all!
I used to flat tow [using a bumper hitch] plenty of cars prior to building my own ramp truck, and my choice of tow vehicles was always big Chryslers with a 413 or 440. Those cars cruised effortlessly at 70mph [and more]. It’s like I would have to look in the rear-view mirror just to remind myself we were towing another big car or truck!
Would love to see more detailed photos of the Chrysler when you have the opportunity, as I am beginning to think this car is the same one I saw back in 1969, and almost bought. You can contact me at billmccoskey(at)aol.com