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2017 Hot August Nights Collector Car Auction

1956 Chrysler New Yorker 2-door Convertible C72

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LOT #: 618
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SECTION: Saturday
YEAR: 1956
MAKE: Chrysler
MODEL: New Yorker
STYLE: 2door Convertible C72
ENGINE: 354
TRANS: Automatic - 2 Speed
COLOR: Red & White
INTERIOR:
ODOMETER: 36097

Full Description

This comes from Robert Wehe Estate Sparks NV. This 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible is one of only 921 ever produced and this is one of 92 convertibles. It's RARE for a car like this to be available & be for sale.
Powered by the world famous & powerful 354 HEMi engine. This car also has the 'Push Button' Powerflight Transmission.
Dual exhaust. Four BBL Carb. Engine compartment is highly detailed as is the trunk. Rear Axle ratio factory 336, 12 volt factory negative ground. Wheel base 224.2 inches 21 gallon fuel tank.
White Convertible Power Top. Regimental Red Paint with White inserts. Matching Red & white leather interior with Power Seat. Power windows, Power Brakes, Power Steering & T&C Radio.
The Chrome Wire Wheels & Wide White Wall Tires makes the Chrome & Red paint Pop.
CPI Black Book for excellent condition June 2017 edition values this car at $104,675.
Prior to Robert owning this car it was part Chrysler Dealers personal collection.

Auction Details

DATE: August 10th-12th 2017
LOCATION:
Reno/Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia St
Reno, NV