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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9649      Location: So. Cal | Nice looking sedan here that can be had for a very reasonable price. No bids. On the other hand you can bid on a '71 240Z up to 105K on BAT now. With the same advertising a nice '58 Dodge 2drht only bid up to $8K. I don't get it. The world has gone crazy. Crap cars that aren't even worth driving are going for big bucks, but rare & beautiful cars are going dirt cheap. Maybe I should put a low mileage '89 Nissan Maxima on BAT to rake in the dough?  That seems to be what people want these days. https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1957-chrysler-new-yorker?utm_medium... Dramatic finned lines and heavy doses of horsepower told the story at Chrysler during 1957, which saw the marque’s model lines receive all-new sheetmetal and the biggest-displacement production engine installed in any American automobile. The New Yorker was billed as Chrysler’s luxury leader, and like the rest of the line, New Yorkers rode on new torsion-bar suspension. This four-door New Yorker sedan is one of 12,369 that Chrysler produced in 1957. This example is described by the seller as having a 20-year-old repaint that is still presentable, and a more recent rechroming project, centering on its huge, complex bumper assemblies. The car’s interior, which is described as being in good shape, includes a desirable option, factory Airtemp air conditioning, which will need repair or recharging to return to functionality. This New Yorker is believed to be a two-owner car that has spent its entire life in Colorado, and is best characterized as a driver with some recent mechanical upgrades. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION The potent Chrysler first-generation Hemi V-8 saw its bore and stroke measurements both increased for 1957, which boosted its displacement by a full 10 percent, making it the largest American automobile engine produced that year. Fed by a single Carter WCFB four-barrel carburetor and factory-fitted with dual exhausts, the 392 Hemi had a compression ratio of 9.25:1, solid valve lifters and was rated at 325 horsepower. The engine’s rebuild status is unknown but it’s said to start reliably, with slight smoke visible before it warms up. The famed TorqueFlite automatic, first adopted in 1956, is controlled by a quintet of pushbuttons on the left side of the dashboard. Its rebuild status is also unknown but the seller reports that the transmission seems to change gears correctly, with no reported problems. The seller does note slight fluid weeping associated with the driveline. The engine bay presents as clean and factory stock, with no obvious evidence of either corrosion or fluid leaks. EXTERIOR The seller describes this New Yorker as being the recipient of an older restoration. The exact age of the restoration isn’t specified, but according to the seller, the paint is about 20 years old and still looks good. Two-tone color schemes were common among 1957 Chryslers. The bodywork includes a dent to one fender that was present before the car was repainted and not corrected. The seller reports slight rust in both rocker panels; corrosion can be spotted working its way through the paint just aft of the wheel openings on one front fender. The seller says that 19 bumper-related components received new chrome more recently. The brightwork on these huge parts, front and rear, looks to be in very good condition. Some visible signs of age, including faded or missing paint and light pitting, can be spotted on some of the car’s badges and scripts. No cracks are visible in any of the glass. All the exterior lights are said to function properly, including an added center-mounted rear brake lamp. INTERIOR This New Yorker sedan’s passenger cabin features gray vinyl seating and interior door panels with inserts fabricated from brocaded turquoise cloth. The facings are described by the seller as being in great shape and look to be in good condition, with no visible signs of excess wear or rips. The gray pile carpeting also appears to be in very good condition, with no wear holes or tears. The dashboard includes a full complement of engine gauges, a factory clock and a factory AM radio. All are said to work properly except for the fuel gauge, whose readings are described as inaccurate. Power steering was standard on the New Yorker line. Neither the Airtemp factory air conditioning nor the factory heater are presently functional. The headliner is reported to be in good shape, and the seller says that the interior seals and weatherstripping appear to be intact. Some paint appears to have worn off several of the pushbuttons that control the automatic transmission. Some scuffs are noted in the trunk, which has a carpeted floor and what appears to be the original factory jack. CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES The torsion-bar front suspension received new rubber bushings, ball joints and tie rod ends several years ago. The power steering does not leak and is said to track straight. No problems are reported regarding the shock absorbers. The steel disc wheels appear to be free of rash, the correct wheel covers are in acceptable condition with only minor visible blemishes, and the wide whitewall tires are said to have plenty of remaining tread. DOCUMENTATION/OPTIONS/EXTRAS This sale includes receipts for the new chrome and recent brake work. The New Yorker represented some of the best appointments that Chrysler could offer, balanced with Forward Look finned styling and substantial performance. This presentable sedan is characterized as a reliable, presentable way to take in all those attributes. 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Extreme Veteran Posts: 403 Location: California | Yeah,I agree with you,it’s nuts! That New Yoker is beautiful,it’s even got factory ac. The market is definitely shifting as the demographics change. “Classic” Japanese cars (70’s-80’s early 90’s)are bringing decent money now and certain 1980’s American cars are appreciating wildly especially Fox body mustangs,low mile third generation firebirds and camaros,Buick grand nationals,jeeps,Broncos,blazers,etc. Someone paid 132k for a 1993 Fox body mustang. https://www.motortrend.com/news/1993-ford-mustang-cobra-r-sells-for-... I read somewhere there was another one that sold at Barrett Jackson in 2020 for $264,000! How about this low mile 1971 Datsun 240z that went for $310,000! https://www.autoblog.com/2020/01/29/240z-bat-310k-sale/ Someone also paid $121,000 for a low mile 1994 Toyota Supra!  These are extreme examples but illustrate a market trend. Many classic automotive journalists have said that the the prices for 1950’s and earlier cars are on the decline as the demographic that owns and had an emotional attachment to them ages out of the “hobby” and divests themselves of their collection. As they do more and more restored examples become available but there are fewer buyers. Those buyers are being replaced by people who grew up in the 80’s are now going after the cars they wanted but couldn’t afford,or weren’t old enough to own,or had but sold off and that’s being reflected in the rising prices of vehicles from That era.. There also seems to be a lot of nostalgia for the 80’s and early 90’s right now too. Television shows,movies,pop cultures references.Even the “oldies” stations are playing all that 80’s synth crap and you hear it being piped into supermarkets and gas stations. I wish we could have another 50’s nostalgia craze instead like we did in the early 70’s. Maybe we should view this as a golden opportunity and we can start buying 80’s and 90’s crap cars and then unload them when the market for them is at its zenith and then use the money to buy a fleet forward look cars It’s scary to think that one day we may hear people speaking about their beloved Toyota Supra that they just paid $300,000 for with the same reverence once reserved for a 1957 DeSoto Adventurer,1958 Fury,or any of the great cars. https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/japanese-collector-cars-1980s-199... Edited by Suddenlyits1960! 2020-10-11 10:35 PM | ||
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 5006 | well see if the cash gets paid on that POS nissan  BAT is not for selling FWL's. I saw the 62 4 door HT imperial hit 26k at Mecum... | ||
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 403 Location: California | 22mafeja - 2020-10-12 3:02 AM Yep... one can not predict which cars are going to get a value . It is really shocking to watch the pricing of both japanese and european cars from 70-80. These were so crappy to begin with and now they are good investments...whoaa... Tell me about it. Someone paid $25,000 for a crappy 1974 Honda Civic!?! Why??? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-honda-civic/ Yet as “Powerflite” pointed out,a 58 Dodge 2dr hardtop only went to $8k? The worlds gone mad. Take a look at the long,sleek flowing lines of the Honda Civic,such beauty! Who wouldn’t smile with pride taking the entire family on a Sunday drive is such a beautiful work of art. Boy they sure don’t make ‘em like that anymore. :laugh: What next? A $30,000 Yugo? | ||
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Expert Posts: 1889  | . Does anybody knows is this original factory upholstery or not? I know the NY sedans have four broadcloth trims (blue, green, gray and tan) and three leather trims There is no turquoise upholstering… (trim.jpg) Attachments ---------------- trim.jpg (137KB - 137 downloads) | ||
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9649 Location: So. Cal | No, it isn't. The silver-gray upholstery didn't mix with the blues and that isn't the original fabric either. I believe a Turquoise 4dr sedan would have used a Code 80, but I'm not certain. These are the original New Yorker cloth samples. Because the upholstery is mostly silver-gray, I would believe that the car wasn't originally a Turquoise color. Edited by Powerflite 2020-10-24 10:17 AM (57NEWYORKERCLOTHSAMPLES2.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 57NEWYORKERCLOTHSAMPLES2.jpg (159KB - 137 downloads) | ||
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Expert Posts: 1889 | . Thanks Nathan. A little correction: NEW YORKER SEDAN 14 = Starlite Faille and Broadcloth – Blue 15 = Starlite Faille and Broadcloth – Green 16 = Starlite Faille and Broadcloth – Gray 17 = Starlite Faille and Broadcloth – Tan 91 = Leather – Two Tone Blue 92 = Leather – Two Tone Green 93 = Leather – Two Tone Gray NEW YORKER HARDTOPS 24 = Vinyl and Mosaic Jacquard – Blue 25 = Vinyl and Mosaic Jacquard – Green 26 = Vinyl and Mosaic Jacquard – Gray 27 = Vinyl and Mosaic Jacquard – Tan 28 = Vinyl and Mosaic Jacquard – Turquoise 75 = Vinyl – Two Tone Blue 76 = Vinyl – Two Tone Green 77 = Vinyl – Two Tone Tan 78 = Vinyl – White and Red 79 = Vinyl – Two Tone Turquoise NEW YORKER CONVERTIBLE 29 = Vinyl and Heather Tweed – Blue 30 = Vinyl and Heather Tweed – Green 31 = Vinyl and Heather Tweed – Tan 32 = Vinyl and Heather Tweed – White and Red 75 = Vinyl – Two Tone Blue 76 = Vinyl – Two Tone Green 77 = Vinyl – Two Tone Tan 78 = Vinyl – White and Red 79 = Vinyl – Two Tone Turquoise NEW YORKER CONVERTIBLE 29 = Vinyl and Heather Tweed – Blue 30 = Vinyl and Heather Tweed – Green 31 = Vinyl and Heather Tweed – Tan 32 = Vinyl and Heather Tweed – White and Red 97 = Vinyl – Two Tone Green 98 = Vinyl – Two Tone Blue 99 = Vinyl – Two Tone Tan So New Yorker SEDAN would have standard trim 14, 15, 16 or 17 I guess this trim definitely is not factory. The trim tag would cleared up this question  | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1048 Location: PL / EU | . (Chrysler 1957 upholstery.JPG) Attachments ---------------- Chrysler 1957 upholstery.JPG (134KB - 141 downloads) | ||
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Expert Posts: 1889 | . Nathan and Robert – thanks for correction. I will fix it… Can anyone post the picture of original upholstery ’57 New Yorker Sedan? I saw the hardtop trims only… Thanks | ||
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