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1961 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 25, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$46,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $42,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Chrysler New Yorker
Generation
New Yorker (1940 to 1996)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
8313128843
Condition
Good (3)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, 65% 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
1961 Chrysler New Yorker 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, March 27, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2025$67,200
1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, July 9, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2025$62,250
1959 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, April 16, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 16, 2025$32,000
One-Family-Owned 1965 Chrysler New Yorker SedanBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$7,777
1957 Chrysler New YorkerMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$37,000
1956 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis HardtopMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$31,500
1966 Chrysler New YorkerMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$3,400
1956 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$90,000