1948 Chrysler New Yorker

Chrysler had a well-developed range of pre-war automobiles to offer the public when peacetime resumed following world war II. With minor revisions to styling and equipment, Chrysler's immediate post-war lineup included the entry-level Royal, the Windsor, Saratoga, and top-of-the-line New Yorker. Styling changes would be minimal from 1946 to 1949 when Chrysler introduced its first postwar all-new styling change.

New Yorkers had model identification found on nameplates mounted on the side of the hood near the cowl.

The 1948 New Yorker was offered as a coupe, club coupe, convertible, two- and four-door sedan, Town & Country Hardtop, and Town & Country Convertible. Prices ranged from $2,060 to $3,420. Standard features included two-tone wool broadcloth upholstery, electric clock, Fluid Drive, hydraulic rear sway strut, rear fold-down armrests in sedan and two-door sedan, and a carpeted front compartment. Convertibles had a 'goose neck' style mirror. The optional Highlander plaid upholstery had a 'Highlander' nameplate. The sway eliminator was standard on all models. Optional equipment included an all-Weather Air control system, comfort master heater, twin heaters with heat, defroster and fan control, Weather Air control system, Center bumper guard, six-ply tires, lifeguard tire tubes, fog lamps, spot lamp, underhood light, windshield washer, and Mopar Auto Compass.

Among the few changes implemented on the 1948 Chrysler New Yorker were larger, low-pressure tires and updates to the rear fender design. The engine, shared with the Saratoga, was an L-head eight-cylinder unit with a 323.5 cubic-inch displacement, solid valve lifters, five main bearings, and developed 135 horsepower at 3,400 RPM.

The New Yorker used separate body and frame construction, with the frame being a box-type with coil springs in the front and leaf springs at the rear.

by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2020