1968 Chrysler New Yorker
This final year of Elwood Engel’s rectilinear styling featured a distinctive cross-hatch grille pattern and concave side sculpting that distinguished Chrysler’s flagship from its competitors.
New sheet metal for 1968 included revised front and rear treatments, with simulated full-width taillights and chrome trim extending from rocker panels through fender skirts.
Power came from Chrysler’s 440 cubic inch V-8 producing 350 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 480 lb-ft of torque. An optional TNT 440 delivered 375 horsepower.
The legendary TorqueFlite three-speed automatic came standard, paired with power steering and power brakes. Torsion bar front suspension and semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear provided refined ride quality.
Built on a 124-inch wheelbase and measuring just over 219 inches overall, the New Yorker offered spacious accommodations for six passengers.
Production reached 48,143 units across hardtop coupe, hardtop sedan, and conventional sedan body styles. Burled walnut-style interior trim, available luxury options, and five-foot-wide bench seating emphasized the model’s premium positioning.
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