1977 New Yorker

[carrman]

I have no financial interest here, but this has to be one of the cleanest Formals I have ever seen:

http://www.kandbautocomplex.com/detail.aspx?id=4445742&PrefID=5616&.aspx

 

[tallhair]

That is pretty nice but too bad it's got a Chevy engine

has tow receiver hitch though

 

[commando1]

Oregon.......

 

[carrman]

I need to go down there and pop the hood and see what engine it really has.

 

[Moseman]

Carrman, Great, I sent them an inquiry. I think it must be a 360. I am not sure a 360 was an option for that year, but that would be my guess. Let us know.

Thanks,

 

[patrick66]

In '77, you got the 440 standard, and the 400 was optional. I don't believe the 360 was a New Yorker option in 1977, but I might be incorrect. Anyone have a '77 order form or dealer brochure?

I'm sure the seller was too damn lazy to bother changing the engine indication in the ad. Everything he sells is probably 350-powered; i.e. Chevy.

 

[tallhair]

More than likely a the 440 or 400 like Patrick says lazy seller

It has a two hitch but that don't mean everything

 

[carrman]

I can go down and get the hood opened to see if it's a big block or small, but when it comes to telling a B from an RB I'll be a bit lost.

 

[tallhair]

measure the distance between the valve-covers side to side of whichever BB you have handy for comparison and take your tape w/ you

or you could just check the VIN s_dancing2:

 

[carrman]

measure the distance between the valve-covers side to side of whichever BB you have handy for comparison and take your tape w/ you

or you could just check the VIN s_dancing2:

Ill see if I can get the VIN.

 

[patrick66]

For 1977, the VIN engine indication is:

360 = L
400 = N
440 = T

Plus, of course, if the underhood EPA emissions sticker is still in place, you'll see it there, too.

 

[carrman]

Well I'll go look if they are open today, and I'll help anyone who might be interested in her.

 

[patrick66]

That's a very nice hardtop.

 

[carrman]

Ok, she has 84,000 miles, one family owned, and a 400 with Lean Burn in all it's glory. Started right up when I hit the key.

 

[Patrick]

Ok, she has 84,000 miles, one family owned, and a 400 with Lean Burn in all it's glory. Started right up when I hit the key.

So what's their asking price?

 

[carrman]

Make an offer......

 

[1978 NYB]

No fender skirts.........$2500

 

[78Brougham]

Just for future info... My 78 came with a 360. California car. I never new it was even an option. I always that they were either the 400 or 440.

 

[1978 NYB]

Just for future info... My 78 came with a 360. California car. I never new it was even an option. I always that they were either the 400 or 440.

All California 78 NY'ers/Newport's were standard with 360's (160 hp). The smogged out 440 (185 hp) was available as an option in California. No 400's available in California C-Bodies for 1978.

 

[Moseman]

To All,

I drove down and looked at this car. I have some more pictures. Let me know if you wish to see them. Runs good, did not drive it. Heater/A/C does not work, looks like some electrical wiring problems. Paint has a lot of chips scratches and other blemishes. Rear seat stitching separated at top. Offered $2,000 and they countered with $3600. I walked.