The 1958 New Yorker received new body side trim and smaller taillights, and the Hemi output was raised again to 345 horsepower, while Auto Pilot cruise control was introduced. Sales decreased because of the recession of 1958, and the convertible was still available, with only 666 made. The reputation of Chrysler cars became tainted by rust problems caused by rushed production and testing, a flaw that hurt the brand's image for years afterward.
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Source Wikipedia: ChryslerHistory, 1925 to 1998: Chrysler Corporationtier 2Quote, History, 1925 to 1998: Chrysler Corporation
The Chrysler company was founded by Walter Chrysler on June 6, 1925, when the Maxwell Motor Company (est. 1904) was re-organized into the Chrysler Corporation.
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The convertible model was still available, with only 666 made.
Year: 1958
The convertible model was still available, with only 666 made.
1958 cruise control
"Auto-Pilot" cruise control was introduced.
Body style, sedan: 1957-1959
Over the decades, it was available in several body styles, including sedan, coupe, convertible, and wagon.
Body style, convertible: 1957-1959
New Yorkers were built, 1,049 of
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WikipediaHistory, 1925 to 1998: Chrysler CorporationQuote, History, 1925 to 1998: Chrysler Corporation
The Chrysler company was founded by Walter Chrysler on June 6, 1925, when the Maxwell Motor Company (est. 1904) was re-organized into the Chrysler Corporation.
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