nzcarnerd Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Can anyone positively identify the model? It would have been a rare sight here in the day as the rest of the cars on the street are more typical of the NZ fleet - small and British. From the top I see a Morris Minor, a Ford Prefect, a circa 1940 Ford 8 and a 1938 Morris 8. In the centre is a circa 1949-50 Humber Hawk. The exception is the 1956 Chev top left. That one is unusual in that the 1956 Chevs sold new in NZ were all Bel Air sedans (Ex Canada). This one appears to be a 150, and likely a private import. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1954 New Yorker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, The 55er said: 1954 New Yorker. Only five Chryslers were registered new in NZ in 1954 and I know this is one of them, so I guess there is a chance it is the same car. Photo from 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, The 55er said: 1954 New Yorker. I was just about to type that! The two bumper guards and the 'V' on the hood are giveaways. Edited August 25, 2023 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I noticed that spear shaped stainless piece on the bottom of the front fender just above the rocker moulding too, that was a 1954 only thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1954 New Yorker Deluxe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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