1954 Chrysler New Yorker [C-63-1]

1954 Chrysler New Yorker [C-63-1] in Den gula bilen, Movie, 1963

Class: Cars, Limousine — Model origin:

Vehicle used a lot by a main character or for a long time

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DAF555 ◊ 2008-03-14 23:23
DynaMike ◊ 2008-03-14 23:50	1954 Crown Imperial [C-66].
DAF555 ◊ 2008-03-15 00:04	Hmm, probably a more simple model. It looks more basic, lacks some chrome and I think the front was different. There was a stretch version of the Windsor De Luxe available. This could be one maybe?
DynaMike ◊ 2008-03-15 00:10	Oops, yes, I didn't notice. Indeed there was a stretched Windsor DeLuxe [C-62] and a stretched New Yorker [C-63-1]. The front seems rather short for a Crown Imperial... I'm sure Pilou can help us
58Roadmaster ◊ 2008-03-15 05:10	On top of that, this is an export model, so identification is not for the faint-hearted!
pilou ◊ 2008-03-15 08:59	The V's on the trunk lid and on the hood indicate that it is a V8 powered car.This makes it a 1954 Chrysler New Yorker 8 passenger sedan on the 139.5 inch chassis (C-63-1).Chrysler Imperials had different grille and trim.Only 140 long wheelbase New Yorkers were built versus 500 for the long wheelbase Windsors.