There is one undeniable fact about Mopar products from the 1950s that benefitted from the Virgil Exner “forward look” philosophy: They all had a genuine sense of presence. No vehicle demonstrates this more graphically than this 1959 Chrysler New… more»
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Nicely Restored: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker DeLuxe
Naming a car is harder than it looks because the name itself is not the only thing being judged. If you get the car and the name right, you have the original Mustang; if you don’t, Henry Ford’s only… more»
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Mechanically Sound: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom
Recycled model names are a dime a dozen, often beginning as a trim level or body style and evolving into a standalone brand. Occasionally, a name cropped up repeatedly over time, attached to what seemed like very different cars…. more»
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Rebuilt Cross-Ram Project: 1961 Chrysler 300G
Before the Pontiac GTO, there was another muscle car, the Chrysler 300 “Letter Series”. Beginning in 1955, Chrysler started souping up full-size New Yorkers and came out with a limited annual run of hardtops (and later convertibles, too) that… more»
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1 of 2700 Built: 1956 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country Wagon
In 1956, station wagons continued their popularity across America for a number of reasons. The nation was ten years into the Baby Boom era, more families had moved to the suburbs, the nation’s economy was good, and station wagons… more»
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One-Family-Owned 1964 Chrysler New Yorker
UPDATE 02/13/2025: It isn’t unusual for a seller to not taste success when first listing their classic, leading many to try a second time. Such is the case with this 1964 Chrysler New Yorker. It seems that nothing has… more»
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Faded Luxury: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
A person can’t get much for $3,800 anymore, especially as far as nice, drivable luxury cars go. Or even iffy, somewhat beater vehicles go, really. We all remember when $3,800 would buy a lot more than it does now,… more»
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40k Miles? 1958 Chrysler Windsor Hardtop
Chrysler Corporation’s dramatic new styling caught a lot of attention for 1957. Unfortunately, build quality for those gorgeous machines was spotty, and that reputation combined with an almost-industry-wide sales dip for 1958 means that finding a nice Chrysler from… more»
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Former Cover Girl: 1980 Chrysler New Yorker
The listing for this Chrysler opens with, “Here is my unique 1980 New Yorker stainless and padded top very special low production model. This car was special (sic) built to be featured on the cover of the 1981 sales… more»
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True Survivor: 1958 Chrysler New Yorker 2-Door Hardtop
Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” philosophy defined Chrysler’s styling during the late 1950s. The buying public suddenly discovered that cars no longer needed to be upright and boxy, with Exner’s pen demonstrating that cars could be low, sleek, and swooping…. more»
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Junkyard Find: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Wagon
The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country is one of those wagons that seemed to get everything just right, offering a high level of luxury for passenger comfort plus a powerful V8 under the hood for the driver… more»
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12,700-Mile Time Capsule! 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Driving a vehicle 265 miles a year isn’t a lot. Per year, not per week or even per month. It’s hard to believe there are cars like this 1977 Chrysler Cordoba still hidden out there in the world, ones… more»
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1-of-337: 1961 Chrysler 300G Convertible
Chrysler’s “Letter Series” vehicles provided buyers with a winning combination of luxury, performance, and exclusivity. This 1961 300G Convertible lifts that last characteristic to a high level as 1-of-337 drop-tops produced during that model year. It has undergone a… more»
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Low and Slow: 1938 Chrysler Royal Coupe
Chrysler’s naming methodology of the late 1930s tipped a hat to the monarchy, with the six-cylinder Royal and the eight-cylinder Imperial holding court in the showrooms of America. Because of this aura of nobility, or perhaps because of a… more»
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1 of 1,007: 1961 Imperial Crown (by Chrysler)
For several decades, the Imperial was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line product. To help it compete better with Cadillac and Lincoln, it became its own make in 1955. While the use of tailfins was on the way out by 1961, the Imperial… more»
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Excellent 1968 Chrysler Town & Country Wagon
Finding a vehicle that allows the entire family to indulge in the classic motoring experience is sometimes difficult. However, help may be at hand with this 1968 Chrysler Town and Country Wagon. It is in excellent condition, while the… more»
