1978 Chrysler New Yorker

[@randybock82]

Chrysler has made some cool cars!

[@wadeguidry6675]

It looks like the front end of a Lincoln paired with the rear end of a Cadillac. My 2 favorite cars all rolled into one. Beautiful!

[@rgrndu]

Beautiful from every side. Those seats look SO comfortable. Love the hubcaps.

[@MAGNUM05]

Very beautiful car! I've driven one of these before. It was a white 1977 model with a tan interior. It was an all original survivor. I loved it!

[@davidalexander7952]

I would take onenof those over a '78 caddy any day.

[@petermartinijr.1012]

My father had a 1977 just like this one, except his was white on white exterior with white leather interior and red dash. He only had it a year. He then got a 1979 Caddy. The Caddy was nice, but nothing like the New Yorker. The New Yorker was nicer in every way.

[@rickbrant4285]

STUNNING!!! My parents had a 72 & A 76 but this one is gorgeous-- even by today's standards. I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE A ROAD TRIP IS HER!!!

[@eyuzik30]

Gorgeous car

[@plumerjr]

Nice one. My grandfather had a blue 4-door 77 New Yorker. It was like an aircraft carrier.

[@nickkarels1175]

I used to own the emerald green 4-door. the "Lean Burn" computer kept crapping out, so I replaced the ignition with an old-fashioned MSD box. Like driving a couch down the freeway. 80 MPH seemed like 40

[@rjf2926]

My mom made a deal with my dad if he quit smoking he could get a new car. One evening he came home with a New Yorker. It wasn't new but had been in the Chrysler executive program so looked like it just came off the showroom floor. It was black with red leather interior. It even had the moon roof option. The only time I got to drive it was to Prom. One thing's for sure, it made you feel like you were really someone special. I wish he would have kept it. It was the only car I've ever enjoyed washing and waxing.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

so being a giant rectangle made it inspiring to wash and wax? i prefer waxing my trans am and it does appeal to the eye and when its running it appeals to the ears

[@oobiegoobie940]

You pick up guys in your Trans Am to dont ya??

[@WyomingWarrior]

its gorgeous!

[@rakanokka]

I would prefer four door hardtop and corinthian leather, but all the way this car is SUPER GORGEOUS. Time machine. Like straight from the showroom of 40 years ago. Unbelievable.

[@34Packardphaeton]

Me, too . . . AND with the optional VENT WINDOWS!!

[@g9807]

I would love to have this car

[@albertobolivarcocinaconfre6370]

Una joya sin lugar a dudas..!!.

[@stardustdreamfactory1947]

Considered a new '78 Fury the same color. Loved the Chrysler products then and now.

[@thomasbradley512]

A real Chrysler unlike what they build today

[@rjf2926]

It's too bad kids these days will never know what it's like to ride in true luxury. I'll never how comfortable the seats are. Ours was black with read leather. Amazing how fast and smooth riding it was.

[@johnnyyuma8219]

They will never know how cheap you could pick these up in the 80s and how much fun it was doing road trips with your buddies in big comfortable flashy luxury.

[@marshalllsmith2095]

Rick Fedderson Back in the day I've always owned a big Chrysler luxury car and they were really nice, I had Imperials, LeBarons & New Yorkers and tho I had good love for my car's I had stopped buying them when they cut back on the power and they still burned just as much fuel.

[@dundonrl]

@@johnnyyuma8219 Yep, I bought one for 500 dollars, my first car in 1989.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Nor will they ever know what a big car is except in SUV form. And when they REALLY become of age, even THOSE might be extinct.

[@michaelm1436]

The New Yorkers were always impressive cars. I had a 1967 2 door New Yorker with the 440 TNT package.

[@guidedmeditation2396]

This car truly is an ode to a bygone era. The pillowed seats seem so bizarre but when the cars were new they must have been very comfortable.

[@tacoma5543]

You bet they were comfortable, those seats could put you to sleep. I so miss those days and am so glad I was born when I was to experience cars from the 50's and 60's especially. I was 8 when Beatlemania swept the world and was all I could think about in 1964.

[@petermartinijr.1012]

My father had the same car, you have no idea how comfortable this car was. When it comes to seating comfort, today's luxury cars can not compete with the American Luxury cars of the 1970's. Nothing and I mean nothing today, including a Rolls Royce, comes close to how comfortable luxury cars used to be.

[@guidedmeditation2396]

@@petermartinijr.1012 My Father's Buick Electra with its massive velour seats was the most roomy, comfortable and SAFE feeling car I have ever been in. It was massive but didn't seem so at the time. It was just how cars were I thought at the time. The back seat was especially comfortable on long trips and more comfortable than any Limo I have ever been in with its blue velour upholstery. I like leather seats but this velour was so very comfortable both on really hot days because it was cool to the touch even on blazing hot days and cozy on cold winter days. I had a friend who's mother's BF had an imperial and we rode in the back many times and it too was an exceedingly nice place to be.

[@petermartinijr.1012]

@@guidedmeditation2396 I normally prefer velour, but the New Yorker was the exception. Buick Electra, from the ‘70’s were nice. Before my father bought the ‘77 New Yorker he always bought Buick Electras.

[@strahilminchev7846]

So Beautiful car Respect from Bulgaria!!

[@classic-kool]

Why don't they make cars like this anymore?

[@74SD455TA]

Thank goodness they don't. My Mom owned a dark green coupe BRAND new 1978 New Yorker Brougham with white top and green velour interior. Looked great. Total mechanical NIGHTMARE. Came with lean burn system that was horrible and on a good day, this log pusher would only get 7-8 mpg with premium fuel. To make that even funnier, the fuel tanks wee HUGE. This car reminds me of hers. Thing was, like this one, and hers, they would rust on the showroom floor brand new. .

[@classic-kool]

Great points ... I was just talking about the design, though. Big, bold land yachts ...

[@georgechambless2719]

Federal government has CAFE requirements that killed them off. 'Corporate Average Fuel Economy' Most recent victim that I know of was the Hummer. No more land yachts. :(

[@shwt121]

Now that there is the technology, there really isnt any reason not to........between the safety technology and the enginerring technology, the mpg's would be @least twice what it was back in the 70's & 80's....and they would be even safer than they were before.

[@shwt121]

It could be done if any of the auto companies were so inspired.......per example the Dodge Chargers & Challengers.

[@houndogforever]

My dad had a 77 Lincoln mark v and this car reminds me of that. I loved driving that huge beast, especially on the road trip from Portland to Reno with my dad and brother. Those old huge cars were something special, too bad mechanically they were less that perfect.

[@christophepaget684]

I love that car

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Beautiful looking classic 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Coupe, I would prefer to own and drive this car, than any of the new Chrysler’s of today, in 2019. Wow.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

They were gas hogs, but looked better than ANY car made now.

[@RadhadaniteBabylonian]

I had the same car, only a 1977. Big, ongoing problem was the exhaust manifolds were directly below the valve covers and so the valve cover gaskets would need to be replaced too often. Had heat shields put in, graphite gaskets, etc...but to no avail! But it was beautiful car; like driving in your living room and that 440 4bbl had the greatest takeoff as you entered the freeway ramp!!

[@cudadoug]

Sounds like the air pump was disconnected. Manifolds run hotter then. That's what happened to my 77 440 NYR

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

the 160 horsepower was mind blowing....

[@dundonrl]

I bought one of these in 1988, but it was the Brougham edition (leather interior etc) for 500 dollars with not many more miles than this one has!!

[@rickbrant4285]

This is a Brougham. Badges. Leatherette was an option in 78

[@davidalexander7952]

One beautiful ride!

[@Clarkecars]

I miss these beautiful brutes

[@donglaser6255]

The news in 1977 was the 1978 models would be the last of the big cars, So I ordered a white four door hardtop with a red leather interior. Ordered it with every option there was except moon roof, What a car. When the Imperial name was dropped. It became a New Yorker. I ordered it with a 440 but when it arrived ,it had a 400 They said they were discontinuing the 440. Big roomy and so comfortable on the road. Loved this car,

[@petermartinijr.1012]

My father bought a new car every year and a half. Of all his cars, the 1977 New Yorker was my favorite. It was much nicer then any of the Caddys or Lincolns and they were nice cars, but the New Yorker was special. He had a 2-door like this one, white on white same roof as this the interior was white leather with the red dash and carpet. Too bad he only kept it a year. 44 years later I can still smell the leather of those pillowy white seats.

[@johneckert1365]

They were actually discontinuing both big blocks, the 440 & 400. They must've run out of 440's by the time yours was built 🤷‍♂️

[@yvonchampagne8151]

Les belles autos d'époque , elle étaient magnifiques!!!!!!!!

[@marioparedes4936]

Just beautiful looking car, had the opportunity to buy one couple years ago, regret not getting it

[@jaymartell2967]

Have 75 Imperial for sale,4dr.Needs some work.

[@kendavid891]

I remember these land yachts I was 12 lol

[@donpitote]

Simply stunning .

[@Tojazzer]

Damn! That is one HOT car. Those are my favourite wheels ever on a car. But, dude. KILL THAT MUSIC. I had to watch it on mute after 10 seconds.

[@a.a.p3254]

All that chrome and beauty just to carry oneself to the local grocery store to pick up some T-bone steaks and a bottle of Canadian Club. Those are some great memories. Theirs nothing like arriving in a New Yorker. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@johnhamilton7124]

I love this car!!!! Love to pull up next to Prius and flip them off!! The pure pinnacle of American luxury street/hwy cruising. I love it and miss it!!!!

[@petermartinijr.1012]

LOL

[@imperiallebaron2391]

My buddies Grandfather always drove Chryslers. So in 1973 he bought a 1974 Caddy. One year later. he traded it for a 1975 Imperial LeBaron. His wife loved the Imperial so much she bought a 1977 New Yorker Brougham since they had discontinued the Imperial. They never had a lick of trouble with either of them. They always kept up with the scheduled maintenance. I've driven cars from Chrysler I kept them maintained. Never had a problem. In fact, I remember the one day in the winter of 1985 was so cold people on my block couldn't get their cars started. My 1981 LeBaron (slant six engine) started. So go ahead people, bad mouth Chrysler, I know better.

[@michaelt3798]

Very classy. Looks like a rich persons car.

[@johnnyzeee5215]

Amazing car. Continues essentially the same body and details of the " last " ' 75 Imperial.

[@desiderious1]

I'm a guy in my fifties so I was a teenager when this car came out and I loved it because my father owned one so I bought one in decent shape and fixed it up and use it several times a week. What shocks me is how many teenagers, yes, teenagers especially girls ! tell me how much they like it all for the same reason, quality materials and styling. They were stunned when I let them see and sit inside it because the seats are so plush just like the one in this video compared to the state, cheap cookie cutter styling and materials used on todays cars even those considered " high end "

[@driverain2]

Just look at this car from any angel.... It is Commanding of function with style... My Mom had a triple Black Brougham edition and it dripped old school standards of construction.. I sure want to own one for myself. Mean while I get to view these wonderful restorations. Thank You YTube

[@oliverdelgado6952]

Man I love that car.

[@evolution4358]

She deserves to be loved!

[@jonwcs5842]

my first car was a 72' NY'kr just like this, blue, bitchin' seats, smooth ride....and a gas... *hog* ! at about 8 mpg. ($1 gallon then) so cheap to buy back then. ..great memories

[@elaineewalt8137]

I had one of these, a '76 4 dr, white on white w/maroon crushed veleur int. But only had the 360, which was ample enuff. This was in '93, and I bought it off a car lot in Gary, Ind., for a measly $350. And had it for 4yrs. Sure miss it! 🥲

[@johneckert1365]

76 was a great model year to have. No Lean Burn system 👍

[@timothylaws4549]

how beautiful!!

[@ernestmccollum8289]

My mother and father had one and I loved it

[@hildablanco1591]

Still most beautiful design car ever

[@kocourmikes5747]

Tenkrát se vyráběla krásná auta.... nádhera....👍

[@deanomarshall2926]

Yeah Baby!! Back when having a luxury car meant something!! Mighty fine!!

[@kevinvoyer5053]

What a beautiful majestic big MOPAR! Throw a honking 392 SRT/8 speed with 4 wheel disks and a stout Ram 3:92 reared and look out!

[@mikewasfaret9563]

White is my least favorite color, except when there's miles of it. Beautiful car.

[@petermartinijr.1012]

But this car is grey not white. My father had a 1977, same as this car but with a slightly different grill, in white.

[@mariozermeno2649]

Love the seats! I have a 63 NEW YORKER once parked by a custom hot rod at a car show, my baby drew more lookie looks !

[@pierrepinson2906]

🇺🇸 On of the MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR IN THE WORLD!!! REAL LUXURY AMERICAN CARS !!!

[@alanstrong3295]

Very sharp!

[@mikeallmon1]

ahhhhh Wedgwood Gray. just like ours was

[@Hiraghm]

That looks EXACTLY like my parents' 1978 New Yorker Brougham! Except... theirs had leather seats

[@megaswenson]

NOW, I remember where I've heard that tune! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqXUlWx7oLOha9E But really, that New Yorker is astonishing. It looks brand-new. And what a fine car.

[@roaddogg800]

Exceptional

[@floatpvnk]

Wish this aesthetic would come back, this one looks more like a sculpture or a building than a car

[@TVHouseHistorian]

Speed bump?? What speed bump?

[@nationalcitysycho]

Beautiful

[@daniellaubach7544]

Is. Capt. Stubing in charge of this yacht? Where's Jack Jones? "The Love Boat" off for another journey of adventure" 😆!! LOL!!!

[@poky1958]

so beautiful

[@---rz5th]

I hope you got good fire precautions.

[@Геннадий.Бодриков]

Наверно эта тачка будет актуальна и через 1000 лет👍

[@bluesharp59]

Cool Car , A Thumbs Up liked for you.

[@WyomingWarrior]

Beautiful Car!!!!!!!1

[@xanatos3633]

This is what the kings of America drove , not this 300 shit

[@hochgonzalo8923]

After a few seconds of that song, I couldn't find anyone to strangle, so I began strangling myself.

[@megaswenson]

Here's the original version of the tune, from Miss Pattiicatt's portrayal of Jayne Mansfield returned from the grave: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqXUlWx7oLOha9E

[@jessedupree353]

Guns and Roses are now elevator music.....life is dismal.

[@jessedupree353]

Watched the Mansfield video. I was taught when you die you are restored to your most healthy state (if you’ve been good). I didn’t know Jane went from Stiflers mom hot to Two Broke Girls version.

[@improperbostonian6722]

Wow look at all the car you could once buy! And look at the cheap goofy plastic toy cars they make today its very sad.

[@geminidb65]

My Father had one of these specially ordered from the Factory. Silver exterior and Red Interior. It was a 1977 which was basically the same except the front grill and different wheels. It was a four door car loaded with leather. Sadly though it was a lot of trouble. That Electronic lean burn system was the culprit. It only had 30k on it at 7 years of age and the Tranny started slipping. It was traded in for a 78 Mark V which was a good car but it started burning oil. The styles were much more individualized back then. I would say the Lincoln would have been more reliable because of Chryslers Financial problems back then..

[@dennishilmas1331]

I bought one new , and replaced the steering gear box 3 times. It failed all 3 times in left hand turns, and broke. Chrysler Corp replaced it twice under warranty. The third time, I replaced it with a gear box from a 74 Newport, and traded for a new Lincoln Mark 5. I've never gone back to Chrysler.

[@mikeatv]

truely a land yacht.... nothin better than lookin over a big ass hood..... and rollin down the street..

[@marcpenchat9277]

qu'elle belle voiture Chrysler que j'aime beaucoup del Marc

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

Gorgeous automobile. What did it sell for?

[@vladdraculLV]

This car is about 19 feet long, a convertible version of it would be really cool.

[@leomartin5965]

I would love to own one of these cars. But i would put some BANG IN IT. 3,000 WATTS OF IT. PLAYING MAYSA'S INSIDE MY DREAM. RIDING THROUGH MY FAVORITE TOWNS.

[@sira.scottascot8865]

Wow. The last of the Big Boys.

[@raytabs5879]

Beautiful. .☺

[@troygreen9321]

Damn that's nice

[@melekey]

🔥🔥🔥

[@tacoma5543]

I worked at a Chrysler Plymouth dealer when these were brand new. They were beautiful then and are beautiful now. I'd love to have one just like this one, grey interior and white exterior. Only one to beat it for me would be black and black with some legal tint on the glass and that's it, everything else 100% stock.

[@nickkarels1175]

Even the "lean burn" computer?

[@tacoma5543]

@@nickkarels1175 Exactly like it.

[@5150rm]

I could fall asleep at the wheel in those seats!

[@txpete1597]

That thing is gorgeous

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

What happened to the helipad/runway markings on top?

[@jco5679]

If you couldn’t afford a Cadillac back in them days this was exceptional

[@petermartinijr.1012]

They were the same price as a Caddy. It was just preference which you bought not price.

[@19511983]

What a beauty

[@JrGoonior]

Not my favorite color (Dove Gray) but I wouldn't not buy this if I had a chance and the fund to. My dad for a short time sold cars at a few Chrysler-Plymouth dealers in 78-79. He had a 78 New Yorker demo for a short time and the biggest thing that impressed me at the time (I was only 8 years old) was the electronic Search-Tune radio that was in it.

[@dennisduran8500]

Those seats look just like the 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz seats.

[@vassa1972]

Boy oh boy nice car

[@hectordiaz7042]

What a beauty.

[@douglasb.1203]

"Well I got me a Chrysler it seats about 20, so hurry up and bring your jukebox money." ROAD TRIP!!!

[@stevewilliams3850]

classic kool : This is from a time when Chrysler built some beautiful cars that had class and style. For some reason, ugly has become the norm. The people today, designing cars, have no class or style. The uglier they can get it, is cool to them.

[@ytxmak]

Wow, nice!

[@JamesAllmond]

This was really the prior years Imperial! (look a the 75 Imperial) Great looking car but had some, uh, technical challenges. Yeah, that's a nice way to say it. However, all could be easily fixed by a decent mechanic not too worried about federal emission regs of the day...saying that, our mid-seventies Chryslers we nightmares right out of the box. Only got better when the local dealer was removed from the equation.

[@ToneCabinet]

That "lean burn" crap is why you don't see many of these still on the road. The engines were real workhorses.

[@danielalejandrocouso7198]

Perfect !!!

[@michaeljrender1247]

What's the price of this car and do you still have it and if you sold it for how much. Thanks Mike

[@toddbankes445]

Beautiful car! Always been Mopar fan. Would however have liked someone telling me about the car, n options, than that weird music on video..

[@walterhaight5382]

This was a car for members of The Greatest Generation (WWII Veterans) who had "made it" with successful businesses or careers. The WWII & Korea Vets would have been in their mid to late '50's when these came out. Totally impractical by today's standards-but for the time these were perfect.

[@jameshardin1100]

Those two door Chrysler boats had no equal.

[@alanstrong55]

This one was made roughly the same year that Lee Iococca took over as CEO/Chairman of Chrysler.