Chrysler’s postwar cars were well designed and reliable, but lacked in styling compared to the competition. The company did, however, prove it was an engineering leader with the introduction of the hemispherical combustion-chambered FirePower V-8, power steering and its fully automatic PowerFlite transmission. It was not until 1955 that Chrysler had the styling breakthrough it needed, which came courtesy of designer Virgil Exner, with his “Hundred Million Dollar Look.” For the first time since before World War II Chrysler sales broke into the top ten and finished in second place in the high-priced market.

The 1955 Chrysler New Yorker offered here is presented in orange and black paint with a racing-style livery. The outside has whitewall tires, full wheel covers and dual exhaust. Under the hood is a Chrysler V-8 engine that is fueled by a single carburetor. The interior has bench seating, red carpet, a radio and dual sunvisors.