For Sale 54 NEW YORKER

[Michael Brisebois]

I'm posting this again with a little more info.
My buddy,Chip, in Vermont has a business that needs to assume the space currently occupied by this fantastic 54 New Yorker. I don't believe that it's ever had body work done, but I think that it had new paint at some point. The seats are original and in perfect condition, as covers were made for the seats immediately after the purchase and apparently have never been off. It's not perfect, but dam close.
I've seen comparable cars selling for 25k, but he needs to move it and he told me to put $12,000 on it. Here's a great opportunity to capitalize on his need. Seriously interested people can contact me and I'll connect you two together. I have nothing to gain, but the knowledge that this car survives and Chip is a very fair and honest guy, you WILL be happy.

 

[shooter65]

I wish I had the money, space for this. I really like this car. My only question is what's up with the quarter turn valve on the heater hose? Everything else looks pretty original.

 

[68 4spd Fury]

E brake may not work, (hence the wheel chock), minor fix and still though, very nice car.

 

[Michael Brisebois]

I had asked about the valve, but it's before his time. As for the 'E' brake, it was parked on a hill and I guess he didn't trust it

 

[cantflip]

I've seen comparable cars selling for 25k, but he needs to move it and he told me to put $12,000 on it. .

That looks to be a very nice car... I semi watch the prices on this era... I too have seen asking prices that high, but on cars that never seem to sell. I'm not a player anyhow, but would advise your friend to be very willing to review his price after it sits a while.

@Big_John has some recent experience too, he would probably have a better handle on the positive effect on value the early hemi brings to the car. The only ones I've seen get much action involve wood or convertibles. @Carmine probably has some insights too, he has a cherry Imperial stashed away somewhere.

GLWS

 

[cantflip]

I wish I had the money, space for this. I really like this car. My only question is what's up with the quarter turn valve on the heater hose? Everything else looks pretty original.

Best guess is a way to fully shut off heater flow, for warm weather driving without hot air bleeding from the dash. The owner should leave it in the open position when storing the car... they run a risk of allowing an air pocket to develop keeping it closed. I don't recall if these cars had a water valve from the factory or not.

 

[Michael Brisebois]

This car has been in his family for decades, but only to his personal possession in recent years. It gets driven on a nice day, in good weather, on a lazy summer day (hard to find those). Honestly, he would probably deal on the price issue, because he doesn't want it outside and needs the space.

Thank you for your insights

 

[Carmine]

@Carmine probably has some insights too, he has a cherry Imperial stashed away somewhere.

GLWS

Mine was pretty inexpensive. But that was just luck; falling into right place/time. Unfortunately, because I feel this car needs to be kept inside, it stays parked in my sister-in-law's garage, in another state. When I get a new place, hopefully I can drive it more often.

 

[polara71]

AND cherry it is!

 

[300Nutter]

very nice car for that era

 

[cantflip]

This car has been in his family for decades, but only to his personal possession in recent years. It gets driven on a nice day, in good weather, on a lazy summer day (hard to find those). Honestly, he would probably deal on the price issue, because he doesn't want it outside and needs the space.

Thank you for your insights

If I had the $$ to do so... I'd send a private message with an insultingly low offer and find storage for it near PA... I'd love to show up at Carlisle in that car. Right now, I'd feel the storage fee's too much.

 

[Michael Brisebois]

It's not my place to accept an offer or decline. I took a personal interest because I'm an old car guy and there are precious few of these left. I'd hate to see the car taken for the hemi. If he can't get a decent offer, I'll suggest that he drives if to western Mass and I'll craigslist it in the spring.

Thanks for the insight and the contacts...I reached out to both

 

[DeltaV]

I'm posting this again with a little more info.
My buddy,Chip, in Vermont has a business that needs to assume the space currently occupied by this fantastic 54 New Yorker. I don't believe that it's ever had body work done, but I think that it had new paint at some point. The seats are original and in perfect condition, as covers were made for the seats immediately after the purchase and apparently have never been off. It's not perfect, but dam close.
I've seen comparable cars selling for 25k, but he needs to move it and he told me to put $12,000 on it. Here's a great opportunity to capitalize on his need. Seriously interested people can contact me and I'll connect you two together. I have nothing to gain, but the knowledge that this car survives and Chip is a very fair and honest guy, you WILL be happy.

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Beautiful car. I hope that it finds a new loving home. I took the liberty of posting your pictures on For B Bodies Only:

FOR SALE - '54 New Yorker; NOT MINE