1955 Chrysler New Yorker St Regis Coupe. Rare Hemi Powered car EZ Recommisioon

1955 Chrysler New Yorker St Regis Coupe Additional Info:

The Chrysler New Yorker is an automobile model that was produced by Chrysler from 1940 until 1996, serving for several decades as either the brand's flagship model or as a junior sedan to the Chrysler Imperial, the latter during the years in which the Imperial name was used within the Chrysler lineup rather than as a standalone brand.

A trim level named the "New York Special" first appeared in 1938, while the "New Yorker" name debuted in 1939. The New Yorker helped define the Chrysler brand as a maker of upscale models that were priced and equipped to compete against upper-level models from Buick, Oldsmobile, and Mercury.

The New Yorker was Chrysler's most-prestigious model throughout most of its run. Over the decades, it was available in several body styles, including as a sedan, coupe, and convertible.

In 1955, Chrysler replaced the out of fashion high roofline designs of K.T. Keller with a new sedan that borrowed styling cues from Virgil Exner's custom 1952 Imperial Parade Phaeton and the reintroduction of the Imperial luxury brand. The tradition of adding the Newport as a suffix to the model name continued and a four-door hardtop was added, while the "St. Regis" nameplate was used for hardtops with exclusive two-tone paint. The Hemi V8's output was up to 250 hp another step forward in Detroit's ongoing horsepower war. The PowerFlite transmission added a control lever on the instrument panel for 1955.

All New Yorkers for 1955 were now given the "DeLuxe" suffix, and the Club Coupe was replaced by the Imperial Newport two-door hardtop. The new, higher-priced St. Regis two-door hardtop filled the spot of the former Chrysler Windsor.

In 1955, Chrysler replaced the out of fashion high roofline designs of K.T. Keller with a new sedan that borrowed styling cues from Virgil Exner's custom 1952 Imperial Parade Phaeton and the reintroduction of the Imperial luxury brand. The tradition of adding the Newport as a suffix to the model name continued and a four-door hardtop was added, while the "St. Regis" nameplate was used for hardtops with exclusive two-tone paint. The Hemi V8's output was up to 250 hp, another step forward in Detroit's ongoing horsepower war. The PowerFlite transmission added a control lever on the instrument panel for 1955.

All New Yorkers for 1955 were now given the "DeLuxe" suffix, and the Club Coupe was replaced by the Imperial Newport two-door hardtop. The new, higher-priced St. Regis two-door hardtop filled the spot of the former Chrysler Windsor.

Until its discontinuation in 1996, the New Yorker was the longest-running American car nameplate.

This rare example was part of a great collection of Chrysler and other Iconic coupes and convertibles. The collector died a few years ago and his children have now decided to part with some of the cars. Some recommissioning has ben performed to ready the cars for sale, but work still needs to be accomplished to make them truly roadworthy. In the case of this car it presents very well overall cosmetically, starts and runs very well, shifts well, and stops OK. I would recommend a complete brake overhaul before embarking on putting it on the road.

Offered as is this car represents a great opportunity to get into a very rare and desirable Legendary 50's Hemi powered car affordably.