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FOR SALE: 1959 Chrysler New Yorker $55K Visit charlesphoenix.com for Photos Extraordinary rust-free survivor, striking jet black and silver two-tone with spectacular matching original interior. Outstanding chrome, pot metal, stainless and aluminum trim. Very well preserved details inside and out. Power steering, power brakes, 6-way power swivel seats, radio, heater, mirror-matic and factory tinted glass. Powerful 350 hp 413 V-8 engine with push-button 3-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission. Never smoked in, original keys. Fast, tight and smooth ride. VERY rare find. $55K EXTRA POINTS: SURVIVOR CLASS: Extra points for surviving as one of the finest 1959 Chrysler New Yorker’s in existence. The odometer reads 83K miles but judging by the overall condition, it could easily pass for far less. ICONIC AMERICAN DESIGN: Extra points for being among the legendary line up of cars manufactured by Chrysler Corporation between 1956 and 1961 promoted as “THE FORWARD LOOK.” BLACK BEAUTY: Extra points for the stunning black and silver color combo, inside and out –epitomizing the sophisticated, classy style of the day. SPACE AGE STYLE: Extra points for one year only fin tips, sweeping side spear of stainless and aluminum and the crowning touch, the two-tone tiara roof trim. VERY RARE FIND: Extra points for being the lowest production the New Yorker coupe of the FORWARD LOOK era with. Just 2,435 New Yorkers rolled of Chrysler assembly lines in 1959. ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY: Extra points for one of the most spectacular original interiors I’ve ever seen. The silver vinyl is paired with a black brocade fabric with a mid-century modern pattern woven in silver metallic. SWIVEL SEATS: Driver and front passenger seats swivel for ease of entry and exit. VROOM VROOM: Extra points for spectacular driving performance. The 350 horses are powerful, brakes are sure and steady, transmission shifts strong and smooth and the exhaust has the perfect tone. UNMATCHED AGILITY: Extra points for the Chrysler’s legendary torsion bar suspension providing superior handing and agility which no GM or Ford product of the day compares. This ultra-rare 1959 Chrysler New Yorker is MORE than a classic car … MORE than mid-century modern masterpiece, it’s a WORLD CLASS NATIONAL TREASURE and infinite source of American pride!
