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1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe
The 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe represented a pivotal milestone in the brand’s history. As part of Chrysler’s flagship New Yorker lineup first introduced in 1939, the 1955 Deluxe exemplified the automaker’s revolutionary “Forward Look” design language. This sleek, streamlined styling featured a bold front grille, prominent rear fender fins, and a wraparound windshield that encapsulated mid-1950s automotive trends.
Available across various body styles including sedans, coupes, and convertibles, the visually striking 1955 New Yorker Deluxe enclosed powerful performance under its curvaceous sheet metal. The renowned FirePower Hemi 331 cubic inch V8 churned out potent acceleration through a smooth-shifting Powerflite automatic transmission – the perfect complement to Chrysler’s style and engineering advancements.
Beyond sinuous bodywork, the interior embraced passengers in upscale appointments like leather upholstery, padded dash and doors, along with striking burled elm woodgrain trim. State-of-the-art amenities included an integrated Highway Hi-Fi record player, taking luxury to imaginative new heights.
While the “Forward Look” design was short-lived, it made an indelible impression on the industry. The 1955 New Yorker Deluxe represented the creativity, performance, and sophistication Chrysler brandished during this transformational period of design. Over 60 years later, it remains coveted among collectors as an embodiment of 1950s automotive culture and excellence from the era.
Here are some key facts about the 1955 New Yorker Deluxe:
Little Known Facts:
- Came standard with a 3-speed manual transmission
- Featured rear door vent windows
- Offered seats upholstered in broadcloth fabric
- Early models had a one-piece curved windshield
- Original buyer colors included Leadville gray
Amazing Facts:
- Base price around $3,900 when new in 1955
- Powerflite automatic took 3.5 seconds to upshift
- Hemi V8 put out 250 horsepower with optional dual carbs
- Over 5 styles available: sedan, coupe, convertible, etc.
- Now valued over $100k for concours restored examples
A five-year sales history can be seen at Classic.com. Valuation tables can be seen at Caaarguide.com. For production numbers and values, see Conceptcarz.com. Current values can also be seen at Collectorcarmarket.com. In-depth specifications and performance can be seen at Automobile-catalog.com. Complete specifications can also be seen at Classiccardatabase.com. A bit of history can be read at Curbsideclassic.com.
Nadaguides.com – Average price: $9,600
Image credit – Wikipedia.org
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