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Year:1955 Mileage:9107
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                                              1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible


         RARE                                                                                                RARE

              

           Up for auction is a 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible with a 331 Hemi engine. Only 946 New Yorker convertibles were produced in 1955. Very few of this year and model remain. According to an internet post a few years ago, only 15 exist worldwide. The car has been owned and stored by me under cover for the last 25 years.

            This is the same model and color that Ernest Hemmingway ordered and imported to Cuba in 1955. This one is Vin #5539793. The paint code on the data plate is 48, body Desert Sand with a Black spear insert. The interior is Navajo Orange and Desert Sand. The seats were reupholstered in vinyl sometime in the past. Presently, the car is painted in gray epoxy primer.

              It is a running car with a Chrysler Firepower 331 cu. in. Hemi. serial # NE5548844. I believe this to be the original engine.  It is equipped with a four barrel carburetor and dual exhausts. The engine starts and runs smoothly and can be driven onto a trailer or flatbed truck. The gas tank has been restored and installed. The brakes are not functional and need rebuilding. The emergency brake is functional and will allow the car to be moved and stopped. The power top, power windows and power seat are not electrically connected. All wiring is present.

               While needing a full restoration, the car is complete except for a few missing items such as hood ornament, horn ring and button, top boot cover and radio antenna.

                Body work required includes right rear quarter panel(see picture), a 6"x6"  cut out located behind the right side convertible top hydraulic cylinder which needs a patch. The spare tire well has a rust through. Included with the car is a usable spare tire well.

                 The frame and cross members are in excellent condition. A body support(outrigger) requires replacement. The interior floors, trunk, door and doorjambs are in good solid condition. All glass is present. A front bumper piece containing the parking lamps will need to be attached. All pieces are included. The odometer reads 09107, actual mileage unknown. All four tires hold air.

                  This is an opportunity to own and restore an exceptional and very desirable rare mid-fifties Chrysler convertible. Don't miss this one. HAPPY BIDDING!!


                  Items sold by me are used, old, as is, where is. No guarantees are expressed or implied. PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO BUY. This is an auction format with NO BUY IT NOW. The winning bidder is totally responsible for pick up and shipping. Nothing moves until funds clear. No separate agreements. This is an Ebay auction.

                 There is NO State of Maine title. Maine is a non-title state for these vintage vehicles. A notarized bill of sale will be provided.

                  I will accept Paypal for  a $500 deposit which is required within 48 hours after close of auction. The balance to be paid by a United States certified bank check or electronic wire transfer. Car to be picked up by winning bidder within 30 days after close of auction.  

                           

                           

                             

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