Chrysler Fifth Avenue

Chrysler Fifth Avenue The name ‘Fifth Avenue’ was used to describe the top trim level of the New Yorker. And a plush car it was. Its first year was 1979. This Fifth Avenue had a wheelbase of 118.5″, which was still fairly long for a ‘downsized’ metric-car. Standard power was a 360 CID 2bbl V8 […]
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Chrysler New Yorker

Chrysler New Yorker The New Yorker had many generations, even during the time frame presented on this site. The ’73s were the last of the generation that was around since 1969. These had only the 440 V8. New Yorkers were redesigned for 1974, which might have made them look a little more like a big […]
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Chrysler E-Class

Chrysler E-Class This was Chrysler’s corporate companion to the Dodge 600/Plymouth Caravelle. It was slotted just below the New Yorker in the pecking order. It shared the ’83 New Yorker’s K-car platform, 4-door configuration, and 103.3″ wheelbase. Powering it was a standard 2.2L 2bbl I4. This engine made 94hp and 117 ft/lb torque. Optional was […]
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