Hemmings is selling this restored 1960 Chrysler New Yorker–with only 86k on the odometer–and it looks really nice. My uncle had the convertible version of this car, with a red interior and a black top. It was a great car for its time.
I was too young to drive it, but I remember being fascinated at night by the sight of the beautiful electroluminescent instrument cluster under a glass dome.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1960-chrysler-new-yorker-torrance-ca-306510
I prefer the New Yorker over the 300 due the chrome trim.
The wagons were very nice too.
I still remember the night my Uncle Ben brought home his new 1960 New Yorker and made me come outside to see the Astradome instrument panel. It was magical.
Daily driver? How many miles? Unless you just mean to the store and back I’d say no. Miles will ruin it. Maintenance is going to be real expensive. Parts? Unless you have a machine shop and can make your own.
My knuckle headed bro wanted to borrow money so his son could get a 1970 Dodge Demon 340 as his daily driver. He lives 50 miles from work. Do the math. That’s 25,000 miles just to commute. He’s a kid so he’ll probably add that many more just cruising around showing it off.
Not really, oil&filter cost the same. Driven cars also age.
Granted these cars were from the days of 10,000 mile “tuneups”, but breaker less ignition systems can be installed.
You are correct. The value in these kind of cars is keeping the miles low, and avoiding any dents, scratches, or other visible wear-and-tear. Also, these kind of cars are absolute death traps. Did you notice all the sharp metal edges in this Chrysler New Yorker, and no seat belts, not even lap belts? This car belongs in a museum, not in someone’s garage, and definitely not to be used as a mode of transportation.
What a fool! Not only is this a very expensive vehicle to own, insure, and maintain, but there’s a high probability that a young man will ruin it. Objectively speaking, a modern economy car is vastly superior in every way (other than styling and appearance). I’d get my son a used Mitsubishi Mirage before I’d get him a classic sports car, for a lot of reasons.
