For Sale 1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Regis Edition Coupe 2-Door Restored - $17500

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1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Regis Edition Coupe 2-Door Restored

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If you've been searching extensively for the St. Regis Edition of the Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Coupe and you want the finest example that currently exists with low mileage, your search is over, as this fully restored beauty is the finest example in the country. Chrysler manufactured many 4-Door New Yorkers in 1977, but only 2,400 St. Regis Edition 2-Door Broughams. The St. Regis Edition comes with the supple, button-tuck leather seating and half vinyl roof. The car also has the upgraded 440 motor and the odometer is just a few clicks past 46K! In addition, this land yacht is from Inverness, Florida and the undercarriage is spotless. Just to give you some idea of the work involved in keeping this New Yorker looking like factory new and original, here's a list from the past 1,000 miles:
-New evap coil
-New heater core
-New power steering pump
-New clutch fan
-New radiator
-New alternator
-New A/C compressor (blow nice and cold!)
-New 4 barrel carburetor (original in the trunk)
-New electronic ignition
-New dual exhaust with nice sounding mufflers
-New gas tank
-New fuel sensor and sending unit
-New hoses and belts
-New fuel pump
-New plugs and wires
-New cap and rotor
-4 brand new tires
-New rotors and calipers
-New rear brake shoes, wheel cylinders and drums
-New brake lines
-New battery
-New power window motors (both sides)
-New paint and vinyl top (a very professional job at a cost of $5,997)
-New idler arm front suspension
-4 new speakers
-New radio (original in the trunk)

The front and rear seats were reupholstered by the legendary "Tommy" at Michigan Mobile Glass (now Safelight), who painstakingly found the proper leather, stitched by hand and added the button tuck touch with the skill of an artist. He performs the finest interior work and his craftsmanship shows in the detail.

So, if you're interested in 19.6 feet of rarity at less than $4 a pound (4905 curb weight), here's your chance to give me a call and we can set up an appointment for you to see this behemoth in person. I have a clean Florida title, all the manuals and documentation to ensure that you're satisfied with my description of this gorgeous living room on wheels.
 
I've never heard of Tommy. Although the seats look nice, and I'm sure he did a good job, his color matching skills leave much to be desired. The color is way off compared to the rear, the armrests and the head rests. He should have re-covered the rear seats also to match the front. Not to mention there's no luster on the fronts like there is on the rear.
Other than that it sure is a nice car.
 
17- five, huh?
So I lose $15,000.00 because I have two extra doors?
Nah... you can shoot for the moon too.

Regarding the seats and the FL title... IIRC you spoke with a guy at Garlits who was having seats done... Red car? Or just red chairs?
I've never heard of Tommy. Although the seats look nice, and I'm sure he did a good job, his color matching skills leave much to be desired. The color is way off compared to the rear, the armrests and the head rests. He should have re-covered the rear seats also to match the front. Not to mention there's no luster on the fronts like there is on the rear.
Other than that it sure is a nice car.
I have looked at those pictures so many times now... I really can't agree they are a correct material. The pics make them look like some sort of synthetic fabric, so if they are leather... they are not properly treated. IDK enough about tanning to even begin to guess at this, but my experience is all leathers are not equal and prices/qualities vary dramatically.
 
Regarding the seats and the FL title... IIRC you spoke with a guy at Garlits who was having seats done... Red car? Or just red chairs?
I have no memory of this car. None.
Scary... :(
What's the dining room serving today?



Hmm, this car needs something. Can't put my finger on it, tho....
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Also said:
When I was working for the Corporation in those years, while the quality of many components in the fuselage cars dropped from the slab sides, especially in the instrument panel area, the quality of the formals was dismal. The customer complaints of so much going wrong at low miles was a big problem for them - even the mechancial components seemed to be cheapened such that the experience of the owner of this car was nothing unusual. And lean burn didn't help. I would not want to be the steward of a formal, unfortunately. Bankruptcy in about 1980 was certainly predictable, and is why I ultimately left the company in 1980. The bean counters had firm rule, and the timing of these huge, heavy looking cars was all wrong too.
 
Any war stories concerning a personal encounter with them?

Countless Stan. I rotated throughout the corporation in the first two years as part of the Institute of Engineering program - 8 departments in total. I joined the Corporation in 1969 and shortly thereafter the design of the formals was well underway. My first assignment was in doors and hardware - I was shocked at what I ran up against in the name of pennies per part. We need to visit for at least a whole day to tell you my stories. I do own a house in Florida (long story) so maybe I will get down there to check on it some day in the not too distant future and look you up. I know you would not set foot in California under any circumstances, so that will have to be the way it works! :poke:

Actually, I would look forward to meeting you and your wonderful wife! :)
 
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