400-Powered 1957 Chrysler New Yorker 4-Door Sedan

Description

The 1957 Chrysler New Yorker debuted Virgil Exner’s bold Forward Look design with sweeping fins, a lower beltline, and expansive glass. Chrysler invested heavily in a complete redesign, resulting in a unified, modern aesthetic that helped the brand shed its conservative image. The model introduced major engineering advancements, most notably the Torsion-Aire torsion‑bar front suspension, which improved handling without sacrificing ride comfort, and the new TorqueFlite three‑speed automatic transmission.

Widely regarded as Chrysler’s most glamorous offering of the era, the 1957 New Yorker played a key role in establishing the company as a design leader in late‑1950s American automotive culture.

This New Yorker four-door sedan has been refinished in metallic red over a reupholstered gray interior. It features a B-Series 400ci V8 from a 1970s Chrysler model that is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission with a push-button gear selector. Wooden armrests have been added to the door panels, and they are joined by wooden dashboard trim that houses a CD stereo with Bluetooth connectivity. Additional features include amber driving lights, 15” steel wheels with bright covers, and power-assisted steering and drum brakes.

This 1957 Chrysler New Yorker is now offered with a clean Iowa title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Powered by a B-Series 400ci V8

• TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission

• Refinished in metallic red

• Reupholstered gray interior

Factory Equipment

• Chrome-finished bumpers and bright trim

• Power-assisted steering and drum brakes

• Dual fender-mounted mirrors

• Push-button gear selector

Modifications

• Metallic red paint with black roof and side accents

• Bumper-mounted amber driving lights

• 15” steel wheels with bright covers

• Dual exhaust system

• Gray vinyl upholstery with pleated cloth inserts

• Body-color painted dashboard

• Wooden armrests and dashboard trim

• Dual CD stereo with Bluetooth connectivity

• Auxiliary gauges mounted under the dashboard

Servicing

• The seller reports that approximately 4,000 miles have been added to the engine and transmission since their last overhaul.

• Replaced fuel tank

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips where the hood and trunk lid rub adjacent body panels

• Rust on underbody components

• Air conditioning system is inoperative

• Cracked steering wheel rim

• Brake shoes require an adjustment

Ownership History

The seller acquired this 1957 Chrysler New Yorker in January 2017.