1955 CHRYSLER NEWYORKER HEMI 331 2 DOOR HARDTOP SPRING SPECIAL

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Technical specifications

Manufacturer:Chrysler
Model:NEWYORKER DELUXE NEWPORT
Type:Coupe
Fuel Type:Petrol
Color:RED/WHITE
Mileage:118,000
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:5.4
Door:2
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A time travelling device, to take you back to 1955.It goes like thisyou open the door and sit behind the wheel. You listen for that familiar clunk, as the door shuts behind you.
Look around the interior and marvel at the styling. Feel every pleat and the texture of the huge bench seat as you caress the material as you would the hand of someone you love.
This is your moment, your "Quantum of solace" and your in itPut the key in the ignition and prime the carburetor with a few pumps of the throttle pedal.
Start the engine, close your eyes and listen as your favorite music from the golden era flood your senses. The aural sensation of Chuck Berry mixes with the rumble of the massive Hemi under the hood.
The hair's on your neck and arm's stand to attention, Your there..
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT DO THIS WITH THE SHED DOOR CLOSED FOR OBVIOUS REASONS
THE DEVICE USED FOR THIS IS A 1955 CHRYSLER NEWYORKER DELUXE - NEWPORT - SPRING SPECIAL.
THIS CAR IS CALLED A SPRING SPECIAL AS IT'S A RUN-OUT/END OF YEAR SPECIAL. PLEASE NOTE, ONLY A FEW OF THESE EXIST IN THE WORLD! THIS IS THE ONLY SPRING SPECIAL IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE.
IN AUSTRALIA AS FAR AS I KNOW THERE ARE ONLY 3 MAYBE 4 1955 CHRYSLERS.
FEATURES: TWO TONE PAINT SCHEME FROM BOTH THE ST.REGIS AND NEW YORKER DELUXE.
POWER BRAKES - NOW HAS A DISC BRAKE CONVERSION USING XF FALCON DISC AND HQ - WB CALIPERS
THE UPHOLSTERY HAS BEEN RETRIMMED IN ORIGINAL LEATHER/FABRIC COMBO, USING NEW FABRIC FROM SMS
ORIGINAL HEAD LINER UN TOUCHED
MATCHING NUMBERS 331 CU HEMI V8
POWERFLITE 2 SPD AUTO TRANSMISSION
EDELBROCK AFB (I HAVE THE ORIGINAL CARB TO GO WITH CAR)
6V POSITIVE GROUND
COKER CLASSIS 3" WHITEWALLS
I HAD THE ORIGINAL VALVE RADIO FIXED BUT IT LASTED A MONTH WHEN THE OLD 1955 CAPACITORS GAVE OUT. I THEN INSTALLED A CD PLAYER IN THE GLOVE BOX. STILL USES THE ORIGINAL SPEAKERS!!
THIS CAR IS A DRIVER AND IS NOT PERFECT BY ANY MEANS. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL CAR TO CRUISE IN AND GETS A LOT OF ATTENTION WHERE EVER SHE GOES.
THE PREVIOUS OWNER TO ME (IN THE USA) WAS A MOVIE PRODUCER/EDITOR AND USED THE CAR IN A MUSIC CLIP FROM REO SPEEDWAGON!!
ALSO SOUNDS OF THE CAR DOORS AND BOOT OPENING AND CLOSING HAVE BEEN USED AS SOUND EFFECTS.
copy and paste this into youtube : size="2" face="Trebuchet MS">HE OWNED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20YRS! BUT BEFORE THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN LOCKED AWAY IN A GARAGE FOR ABOUT 25YRS AS A DECEASED ESTATE
IF YOUR SICK OF SEEING THE SAME OLD CHEVY'S AND FORD'S AND THINK THIS CAR SUITS YOU OR YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL MY NUMBER: 0419 683 866

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