1955 New Yorker Convertible
1955 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible
In 1955, Chrysler Corporation redesigned its entire lineup – and that of its other controlled companies (Dodge, DeSoto and Plymouth) to incorporate the new “Forward Look” (sound familiar?). The brochures of the day also boasted that Chrysler products had the “100 Million Dollar Look”—alluding to the cost of retooling the body stamps for this new look. The 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible was the first car in the new Third Generation.
She has a “Hemi” under the hood that produces 250 horsepower – quite a lot for the day. The Burt Collection recently finished a cosmetic restoration on this ultra rare beauty (only 980 were made in 1955).
Color: Black
Body: Convertible
Transmission: 3-Speed Automatic
Engine: Hemi V8
Top Speed: coming soon
Horsepower: 250
Condition: coming soon
Car’s History: coming soon
Claim to Fame: only 980 were made
Mileage: coming soon
Price: Please inquire
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3 Comments
08 July 11 at 8:36am
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I've been involved with the February discovery and subsequent authentication of Ernest Hemingway's 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible outside Havana, Cuba. I'm in nearby Oak Park and I'd like to stop out and take a look at your '55 and talk a little about your restoration process. I can also share some background on the Hemingway Chrysler; it's fascinating. Let me know how we can arrange this. Best wishes.
08 July 11 at 9:00am
2
Hi Bill, That sounds really interesting, please email me at zachary.hansen@theburtcollection.com and we will set something up. Thank you for contacting us.
24 July 11 at 4:36pm
3
Bill, I'm not sure if anyone has responded, but we'd love to have you stop by to see the New Yorker. Coincidentally, my wife and I lived in Oak Park. My inlaws still do. Please call me. Paul 847-816-1300