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1956 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 19, 2026.

$34,650Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $31,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Chrysler New Yorker
Generation
New Yorker (1940 to 1996)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
N5632695
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, 24% 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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$90,000
1957 Chrysler New YorkerMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$37,000
1956 Chrysler New Yorker Newport Two-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Feb. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 15, 2026$14,100
1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe St. Regis 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, July 7, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 7, 2026$27,000
1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Newport HardtopBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$10,300
1954 Chrysler New Yorker ProjectBring a Trailer, April 24, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2026$11,000
1959 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, April 16, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 16, 2025$32,000
1952 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2026$35,000