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1948 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 9, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$4,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,400, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1948
Make and model
Chrysler New Yorker
Generation
New Yorker (1940 to 1996)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
7086142
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 37 comparable sales, 129% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,777 to $27,000
Median$12,500
Sales behind it37Likely

From 37 sales of the Chrysler New Yorker (1940 to 1996) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,777 and $27,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Chrysler New Yorker SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 7, 2025$14,250
1948 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 11, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 11, 2025$12,600
1949 Chrysler New Yorker SedanMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$4,500
1949 CHRYSLER NEW YORKERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 26, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 26, 2025$22,000
1948 Chrysler New Yorker SedanMecum, Jan. 12, 2025MecumJan. 12, 2025$12,000
1947 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$25,500
1947 CHRYSLER NEW YORKERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2026$13,000
1952 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2026$35,000