1950 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
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Artifact Overview
Chrysler joined the trend for "slab side" styling with its 1949 models. The new look removed running boards and separate front fenders, and it projected a fresh postwar image. The New Yorker, introduced in 1939, was among Chrysler's higher-end models. This 1950 example has "Prestomatic Fluid Drive," a semi-automatic transmission that eliminated much -- but not all -- clutch pedal use.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.193.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Cloth
Rubber (Material)
Chromium
Color
Green
Brown
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 59.5 in
Width: 76 in
Length: 214.125 in
Weight: 4190 lb
Wheelbase: 131.5 in
Diameter: 3.25 in (Bore)
Length: 4.875 in (Stroke)
Inscriptions
Front and rear: Chrysler
On left front fender: New Yorker
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