1940 Chrysler New Yorker Highlander Convertible
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.
$56,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1940
- Make and model
- Chrysler New Yorker
- Generation
- New Yorker (1940 to 1996)
- Chassis
- 6621277
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 37 comparable sales, 96% over its top.
Middle half of sales$7,250 to $25,500
Median$12,000
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 $7,250 and $25,500.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Chrysler New Yorker SedanBring a Trailer, May 22, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 22, 2025 | $5,100 |
| 1947 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Sept. 24, 2026 | $25,500 |
| 1947 CHRYSLER NEW YORKERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 25, 2026 | $13,000 |
| 1948 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 11, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | July 11, 2025 | $12,600 |
| 1948 Chrysler New Yorker SedanMecum, May 9, 2025 | Mecum | May 9, 2025 | $3,400 |
| 1948 Chrysler New Yorker SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 7, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 7, 2025 | $14,250 |
| 1948 Chrysler New Yorker SedanMecum, Jan. 12, 2025 | Mecum | Jan. 12, 2025 | $12,000 |
| 1949 Chrysler New Yorker SedanMecum, June 6, 2025 | Mecum | June 6, 2025 | $4,500 |