I suddenly regularly started seeing this big caramel-colored Chrysler burbling around town, but it always kept its distance. Then one rainy afternoon, as I was about to cross the street to the Y, I saw it roll by, but at some distance. But someone had activated the crosswalk signal, so I was able to get closer.
I crossed the street behind it, quickly peeling off a couple of shots while trying to avoid getting run over.
And then it took off, with a lovely little low rumble. I saw it a few more times, then no more. A temporary visitor from New York?
Note: a rerun of an older post.
Related CC reading:
Curbside Classic: 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham – Ready For The Times To Get Better
Curbside Classic: 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham – A Most Imperial Chrysler
1977 Chrysler New Yorker: “I Once Had A Car, It Was As Big As A Whale”
Thanks for posting this fabulous and increasingly scarce example of ’70s American luxury (some think it’s the best kind!). Though I’ve had several similar era 98s, Caddy. and Lincoln, these have become my favorite example of the breed. My cousin had a light green metallic ’77 NYB that he called “Charles”, with wonderful ribbed velour seats (velour is a must, and they must be immaculate!) , a much better wearing one than that found on GM cars.
Ma Mopar also did a much better job with bumper integration, as they stayed integratesd vs bumper spacer disintegration on Olds et al, and imo they handled better without sacrificing ride. Also appreciated full gauges on the dash, and the drivetrain could not be bettered. One of the bet cruisers ever.
…best cruisers ever.
I drove many wonderful miles in a new 1975 Imperial, basically the same as a 1976 New Yorker. One of the best highway cruiser’s at the time. I hate to see this car driven in the rain.
I have a ’66 New Yorker, his name is Frank, you know like in New York…..er LOL
I will always have a soft spot for these last big Chryslers, which stylistically at least, hold up well against their FoMoCo and GM contemporaries.
About a “25” gallon, gas tank. Gauge, needle moves back/forth going up/down hill.
Nice to see one of these fine land yachts still out and about as they should be .
Feeding one would scare me to death and crash my meager budget .
We shall never again see huge American made boats like this again, more’s the pity .
-Nate