After 30-years’ ownership, I have decided it’s time to pass along my 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe that my grandparents bought in 1954. With fewer than 53,000 original miles, it’s likely the finest example extant. Always garaged and meticulously maintained; most of the paint, interior and trunk lining are original. It’s fully-loaded: chrome Kelsey Hayes wire wheels (newer); cold factory “Air Temp” A/C; Chrysler’s first fully-automatic “PowerFlite” transmission (newly rebuilt with new external cooler); 235 hp. “FirePower” Hemi 331 cu. in. V8 (this engine made these cars the fastest production cars in the world in ’54); two-tone wool broadcloth interior and original “hog’s-hair” carpeting with rear foot hassocks (from an Imperial); PB; PS; electric PWs; radio with rear speaker; windshield washers; newer wide-whitewall Diamondback radial tires; auxiliary electric fuel pump; authentic side-view mirror and “bull’s-eye” headlights; custom “Pebble Beige” top was painted by the dealer when new. Newer, authentic-looking front wiring harness. “235 hp” script was a dealer promo. Scripts and accents are 24k gold-plated. Original assembly stamps and marks. Engine was rebuilt by a hemi expert several thousand miles ago. Driven from near Philadelphia to Los Angeles in 1992 without incident. Shop and owner’s manuals. Receipts go back decades. Many extra parts. Radio and one window switch need attention (fuse?), otherwise all else is in working order. Related automobilia collection available separately.
10 июл 2022
