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New Yorker has almost always been the model name reserved for Chrysler's top of the line model -- Letter cars and when Imperial was not its own make excluded. | New Yorker has almost always been the model name reserved for Chrysler's top of the line model -- Letter cars and when Imperial was not its own make excluded. | ||
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== [[History:]] == | == [[History:]] == | ||
The New Yorker name can be traced back to 1938, when Chrysler called it top of the line model the "New York Special". In 1939, the model name was changed to New Yorker, a name the stayed with Chrysler until the [[LHS]] was dropped in 1996. | The New Yorker name can be traced back to 1938, when Chrysler called it top of the line model the "New York Special". In 1939, the model name was changed to New Yorker, a name the stayed with Chrysler until the [[LHS]] was dropped in 1996. | ||
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=== [[Related Models]] === | === [[Related Models]] === | ||
[Royal], [Newport], and [Saratoga] were all Chrysler's lesser model of the New Yorker. | [Royal], [Newport], and [Saratoga] were all Chrysler's lesser model of the New Yorker. | ||
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=== 1938-1948 Pre and Post War === | === 1938-1948 Pre and Post War === | ||
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The Flat Head Straight 8cyl motor and [Fluid Driv]e (Semi-Automatic) transmission were hardly leading edge technology, but were dependable. Like most cast immediately following WWII, the 1946-1948s were basically 1942 models with a different front end treatment. | The Flat Head Straight 8cyl motor and [Fluid Driv]e (Semi-Automatic) transmission were hardly leading edge technology, but were dependable. Like most cast immediately following WWII, the 1946-1948s were basically 1942 models with a different front end treatment. | ||
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=== 1949-1956 The Keller Cars === | === 1949-1956 The Keller Cars === | ||
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While the "Pontoon" front fenders disappeared for Chrysler's post war design, the cars had an unusually high roof-line, as dictated by Chrysler President [[J. T. Keller]], who felt men wanted to be able to wear their hat while driving. In 1953 Chrysler answered Cadillac and Oldsmobile's OHV V-8 with the introduction of the 331ci [[Hemi]] having 180hp. | While the "Pontoon" front fenders disappeared for Chrysler's post war design, the cars had an unusually high roof-line, as dictated by Chrysler President [[J. T. Keller]], who felt men wanted to be able to wear their hat while driving. In 1953 Chrysler answered Cadillac and Oldsmobile's OHV V-8 with the introduction of the 331ci [[Hemi]] having 180hp. | ||
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=== 1957-1961 Forward Look === | === 1957-1961 Forward Look === | ||
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| − | [[Image:1957 Chrysler New Yorker.jpg|1957 Chrysler New Yorker]] | + | [[Image:1957 Chrysler New Yorker.jpg|thumb|1957 Chrysler New Yorker]] |
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=== 1962-1964 Exner's Last === | === 1962-1964 Exner's Last === | ||
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=== 1965-1968 Slab Sides === | === 1965-1968 Slab Sides === | ||
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=== 1970-1973 Fuselage === | === 1970-1973 Fuselage === | ||
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=== 1974-1978 The Broughams === | === 1974-1978 The Broughams === | ||
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| − | [[Image:76NewYorkerBrougham11s.jpg|1977 Chrysler New Yorker]] | + | [[Image:76NewYorkerBrougham11s.jpg|thumb|1977 Chrysler New Yorker]] |
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In 1979, the Chrysler full size cars were downsized from the [C-Body] to the [R-Body], which was essentially a stretched [B-Body]. Also using the R-Body platform was the new Dodge [St. Regis], a name borrowed from Chrysler, which replaced the full-size Dodges previously on the [C-Body]. | In 1979, the Chrysler full size cars were downsized from the [C-Body] to the [R-Body], which was essentially a stretched [B-Body]. Also using the R-Body platform was the new Dodge [St. Regis], a name borrowed from Chrysler, which replaced the full-size Dodges previously on the [C-Body]. | ||
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=== 1982-1983 M-Bodies 5th Aves === | === 1982-1983 M-Bodies 5th Aves === | ||
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=== 1983-1987 K-Cars === | === 1983-1987 K-Cars === | ||
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=== 1988-1993 K-Cars 2nd Generation === | === 1988-1993 K-Cars 2nd Generation === | ||
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=== 1994-1996 LHS === | === 1994-1996 LHS === | ||
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| − | [[Image:1996ChryslerNewYorker.jpg|1996 Chrysler New Yorker]] | + | [[Image:1996ChryslerNewYorker.jpg|thumb|1996 Chrysler New Yorker]] |
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New Yorker has almost always been the model name reserved for Chrysler's top of the line model -- Letter cars and when Imperial was not its own make excluded.
Contents
- 1 History:
- 2 Year by Year Changes, Production Numbers, and Cost:
- 2.1 1938-1948 Pre and Post War
- 2.2 1949-1956 The Keller Cars
- 2.3 1957-1961 Forward Look
- 2.4 1962-1964 Exner's Last
- 2.5 1965-1968 Slab Sides
- 2.6 1970-1973 Fuselage
- 2.7 1974-1978 The Broughams
- 2.8 1979-1981 R-Bodies
- 2.9 1982-1983 M-Bodies 5th Aves
- 2.10 1983-1987 K-Cars
- 2.11 1988-1993 K-Cars 2nd Generation
- 2.12 1994-1996 LHS
- 3 Wiki Topic References:
- 4 Magazine References:
- 5 External Links
History:
The New Yorker name can be traced back to 1938, when Chrysler called it top of the line model the "New York Special". In 1939, the model name was changed to New Yorker, a name the stayed with Chrysler until the LHS was dropped in 1996.
Model Predecessor
Model Successor
Related Models
[Royal], [Newport], and [Saratoga] were all Chrysler's lesser model of the New Yorker.
Competition
- Buick
- Mercury
- Edsel
- Oldsmobile
Year by Year Changes, Production Numbers, and Cost:
1938-1948 Pre and Post War
The Flat Head Straight 8cyl motor and [Fluid Driv]e (Semi-Automatic) transmission were hardly leading edge technology, but were dependable. Like most cast immediately following WWII, the 1946-1948s were basically 1942 models with a different front end treatment.
Engines
- 323CI/135hp Flat Head
Transmissions
Specifications:
1949-1956 The Keller Cars
While the "Pontoon" front fenders disappeared for Chrysler's post war design, the cars had an unusually high roof-line, as dictated by Chrysler President J. T. Keller, who felt men wanted to be able to wear their hat while driving. In 1953 Chrysler answered Cadillac and Oldsmobile's OHV V-8 with the introduction of the 331ci Hemi having 180hp.
Platform
Engines
- 323CI/135hp Flat Head through 1952
- 331CI/180-hp Hemi beginning 1953
Transmissions
Specifications:
1957-1961 Forward Look
1957 saw Chrysler's Virgil Exner's huge fins on a longer, wider, and lower Chrysler. 1958 saw the New Yorker getting the 392ci/345hp Hemi to replace the 332.
Platform
Engines
- 331CI/180hp Hemi Head through 1957
- 392CI/345hp Hemi Head beginning in 1958
Transmissions
Specifications:
1962-1964 Exner's Last
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
1965-1968 Slab Sides
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
1970-1973 Fuselage
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
1974-1978 The Broughams
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
1979-1981 R-Bodies
In 1979, the Chrysler full size cars were downsized from the [C-Body] to the [R-Body], which was essentially a stretched [B-Body]. Also using the R-Body platform was the new Dodge [St. Regis], a name borrowed from Chrysler, which replaced the full-size Dodges previously on the [C-Body].
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
1982-1983 M-Bodies 5th Aves
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
1983-1987 K-Cars
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
1988-1993 K-Cars 2nd Generation
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
1994-1996 LHS
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Specifications:
Wiki Topic References:
- Old Cars Weekly - October 15, 2009
