60657 Miles 323.5 c.i. Spitfire Straight 8 cylinder Fluid Drive2 Door Coupe

Vehicle Description

West Coast Classics are proud to present this absolutely exceptional and stunning example of this completely rust and accident free 1942 Chrysler New Yorker 2 Door Club Coupe with it's reliable and virtually bullet-proof Chrysler 323.5 c.i. 'Spitfire' Straight 8 engine with a manual semi automatic 3 speed 'Fluid Drive' transmission! 1 of only 1,234 6 passenger Cub Coupes built in 1942.
A trim level named the "New York Special" first appeared on the Chrysler model lineup in 1938, with the "New Yorker" name debuting in 1939.
The New Yorker helped define the Chrysler brand as a maker of upscale models that were priced and equipped to compete against the upper-level models from it competitors.
The New Yorker was Chrysler's most prestigious model throughout most of its run. Over the decades, it was available in several body styles, including sedan, coupe, convertible, and wagon and until its discontinuation in 1996, the New Yorker was the longest-running American car.
The 1942 model year was less than half the usual length, with all civilian automotive manufacturing ending in February 1942.
This is one of the very collectible and extremely rare 1942 New Yorker Club Coupes with luxury appointments including the marbled bakelite dashboard with a detailed instrument panel and rare factory options of its day including the original radio and heater, indicating a loaded and no expense focus on basic, durable luxury by its original owners and including the following New Yorker attributes:
Fluid drive transmission
Extremely rare 1942 model year, built before the automakers switched to war production
1 of only 1,234 builtFabulous Art Deco detailsLoaded with options