1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Newport

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Chrysler New Yorker was introduced in 1939 as the brand’s premium model, showcasing luxury, innovation, and performance. Over the decades, it evolved through various design eras — from pre-war elegance to post-war modernism and the bold styling of the 1950s.  

By 1954, the New Yorker offered numerous models and trim levels, including the Deluxe Newport, a two-door hardtop coupe that featured Chrysler’s 331 cubic-inch FirePower Hemi V8 engine (in two-barrel or four-barrel carb configuration) generating up to 235 horsepower. The ’54 New Yorker was also among the first to offer Chrysler’s new PowerFlite automatic transmission, which provided smooth, clutchless shifting and enhanced driving comfort.  

The Newport’s hardtop coupe design, with its pillarless roofline, gave the car a sleek, sporty profile while maintaining the elegance expected of a New Yorker, and the Deluxe trim offered upscale amenities such as two-tone upholstery, chrome accents, and optional power accessories including windows, seats, and steering. 

The 1954 New Yorker Deluxe Newport is one of the rarer New Yorkers, as Chrysler built only 1,312 of them. This one will need some work to return it to its former glory, but it is mechanically sound and ready for its next chapter. 

Highlights 

• 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Newport survivor, one of 1,312 built 

• Finished in Glacier Blue paint over two-tone blue broadcloth upholstery 

• Powered by a 331 cu-in Hemi V8 with four-barrel carburetor rated at 235 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque 

• PowerFlite two-speed automatic transmission 

• Deluxe trim with unique wheel covers (no longer on the car), grille enhancements, and “Deluxe” emblems 

• New wheels, Hankook Kinergy ST 225/45R15 tires, and brakes 

• 12-volt conversion

Features 

• Power steering and power-assisted brakes 

• Lavaliere folding window control handles 

• 120 mph speedometer 

• Center-mounted SunPro voltage and oil pressure gauges 

• AM radio 

Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint chips, scuffs, and imperfections on the original paint, commensurate with the age of the vehicle 

• Some minor dents in chrome trim 

• Cloth upholstery on both doors is dirty, worn, and torn 

• Arm rest is missing on driver’s door 

• Light surface rust on lower section of steering column 

• Original front seat upholstery and seat cover are torn and worn 

• Imperfections on rear quarter trim panels 

• Surface corrosion on underside  

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Two original wheels 

• Four original Chrysler hubcaps 

• Boxes of spare parts 

Ownership History 

The Ohio seller of this 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Newport has owned it since June 2024.  

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬ email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com