1950s Chrysler in New Zealand in 1957

[nzcarnerd]

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.

 

 

[The 55er]

1954 New Yorker.

[nzcarnerd]

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.

 

 

[keiser31]

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)

[The 55er]

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. 

[28 Chrysler]

1954 New Yorker Deluxe