Hudsy Wudsy Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Here's a link to KIJIJI ad offering a '53 Chrysler New Yorker convertible that's for sale in Winnipeg: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/winnipeg/53-chrysler-new-yorker-convertible/1511137793 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I would love to have a restored version of this car.......to get this car to that point I would have to go out in the back yard and shake the money tree as hard as possible. Even then I don’t know if I would get enough $$$ to restore this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Early 1950s Chryslers have a lot of external pot metal trim that is usually badly pitted and in need of rechroming. That alone will be an expensive part of the restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Old Conv'ts like these are neat to find and fun to ponder about restoring, seeing all the potential, but with prices the way they are today, I would bet you could find a very nice example for 25-30G. Bet the chrome bill alone would be over 10 grand. Then start adding everything up from there. I picked a 53 Buick Convertible up years ago in similar or just a tad better shape. A little dreaming alot of detailing and cleaning, then let someone else carry the torch. Next owner did the same for 15 years, then sold it to the next guy wit ha dream. Doubt it will ever get restored. Probably just like many project cars we keep shuffling around the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Yeah, you'd have trouble not losing money on this one even if you got it for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 I admit, I had reservations about even posting this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 HW....your postings are always welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehandleman Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Converted to USD it's only 3,604.84 cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: I admit, I had reservations about even posting this one. I certainly didn't mean to suggest that it wasn't worth posting! They're all interesting, as far as I'm concerned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Thanks, guys. I suppose that if you had a fairly nice parts car, that might go a long way towards dealing with the chrome and stainless. Or maybe that's overly simplistic. There's no doubt about it, though, a nice New Yorker convertible would be a valuable terrific car. I can't imagine what a leather interior must cost these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 "Posting for my neighbor". I wonder if the neighbor knows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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