1955 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis

Prior to 1955, Chrysler's cars were functional but perhaps just a bit boring. That all changed when Virgil Exner began to make his mark. Named for the landmark luxury hotel in Manhattan, the St.

Regis was the 5-Star model for Chrysler, distinguished by extra trim, full carpeting, and a color-keyed two-tone steering wheel. These cars offered a bulletproof Hemi V-8 engine providing 250 horsepower mated to the PowerFlite fully automatic transmission. The new styling was dubbed the 'Hundred Million Dollar Look,' featuring a lower stance and plenty of chrome.

This New Yorker is presented in restored condition with a Tango Red body and Desert Sand top, riding on factory chrome wire wheels with power steering and Chrysler power brakes. The red and white upholstery is well-restored, and the fully padded dash looks like it could be right out of a Chris Craft boat. Pop the hood and the big V-8 Hemi is clean, factory-correct, and runs with authority.

In 1955, owning this Chrysler would have been a big deal — and today they are still considered one of the era's most reliable, easy-driving classic cars.