Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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In 1980, a Fifth Avenue package was created by ASC (American Sunroof Corporation) for the Chrysler LeBaron, which shared its platform with the Dodge Diplomat. This rare option package, produced on 654 LeBarons for the year, included many of the exterior features found on the New Yorker Fifth Avenue in a smaller, more sensible package. With the R-body out of production and the LeBaron name transferred to the Chrysler K platform, the New Yorker was downsized again for 1982, becoming a mid-size... Read Full Story

1990 saw the previous relation between New Yorker and Fifth Avenue return, as the Fifth Avenue became a model of the New Yorker. The new Fifth Avenue also became a full-size model this time; despite being smaller than the previous generation. There was some substantive difference, however, as the New Yorker Fifth Avenue used a slightly longer chassis than the standard car. The Fifth Avenue's famous seats, long noted for their button-tufted appearance and sofa-like comfort, continued to be... Read Full Story

The name first appeared as a special, upmarket sub-model of the Chrysler New Yorker sedan in 1979. This generation of Chrysler, although already smaller than its maximum size in the mid 1970s, was still V8-powered and rear wheel drive. Ordering the New Yorker Fifth Avenue Edition package got the buyer a car finished in two-tone beige with matching leather interior. There was a standard landau vinyl roof, and somewhat unusual opera windows which opened with the rear doors. The package was so... Read Full Story

First generation 1983 • $12,487 USD 1984 • $13,990 1985 • $13,978 1986 • $14,910 1987 • $15,422 1988 • $17,243 1989 • $18,345 [edit]Second generation 1990 • $21,020 USD 1991 • $20,875 1992 • $21,874 1993 • $22,048 Read Full Story