Class act, this announcer! Fine voice, speech; informative, matter-of-fact, not over-hyped; air of dignity in dress and presentation. New to me today; a super window into car history.
These videos are wonderful, and furnish an incredible look into the American automotive industry of the mid to late '70s. Thanks for the uploads! Those big land-yachts were beautiful in their own right, that's for sure.
I own a 79 mark V....today's modern shocks ..(.K.Y.B ) ....r made 4 this heavy cars ...no more sway on turns ...and still drives like a LINCOLN...actually better than when it left the factory
No wonder Cadillac and Lincoln were the luxury leaders during the time, the smallest annoyances can make a big difference in deciding which car to buy.
This car wasn't even meant to compete with Cadillac and Lincoln. Imperial was, but they killed that marque off after the 1975 model year and the styling went to the New Yorker. The New Yorker was meant to compete with the likes of Oldsmobile and Mercury.
Anthony Dixon the way most cars used to be, and they way they should have always been. The largest land boat was made by Cadillac, 1974-76 Fleetwood talisman with a 8.1L 500 cubic inch V8
They had quality control issues at that time, the result of strikes that were going on and orders were behind. Unfortunately things were being rushed just to get it to the dealer.
While I normally favor vehicles built during the late 60's/early 70's I actually like the 1974-78 full sized Mopars better than the 1969-73 fuselage cars, I always felt the 1974-78 full sized Mopars should've been the replacement for the classic 1965-68 full sized Mopars.
I think that the late 70s Chryslers with the Imperial-style grilles are some of the nicest vehicles MOPAR ever produced. Unfortunately between the smog laws and the gas crisis they came at exactly the wrong time. Of course, if you live somewhere where you can pull all the smog equipment off, a 440 4-barrel should easily have enough punch
Was this the last four-door hardtop? My Aunt Betty had a related '76 Town and Country wagon. She worked for the Lake Champlain ferries and had a free pass for her car and anyone in it. One time we squeezed in five adults plus six kids for the run from Burlington, VT to Ausable Chasm in New York - her house and the Chasm parking lot being each only a mile or so from the ferry docks on each side and we mostly got out of the car on the boat (at least, us kids did).
The commentator is complaining about the handling and saying the ride is too soft. He must have never driven a Buick or Mercury of the era. That by the way is the competition for this car not Cadillac and Lincoln.
@@jaymartell2967 Mixing and matching there. Through 1979, the Nova and its variants were rear wheel drive "X" body cars. In the spring of 1979, GM released the front wheel drive X body cars for the 1980 model year. That is the "true compact" that Mr. Mayer is alluding to in the video at the end.
Due to modern unibody construction, cars are totaled for what used to be repairable, and the increased use of plastics mean more waste at the end of the car's life. Cars that are good on gas, safe, and durable in accidents would result in much less waste.
A used, 10 MPG, 1978 New Yorker for around $6,000 may still be a better buy, even with the $2,000 annual fuel cost increase, than renting a new car, or an 8 year new car loan.
1978 Typical Chrysler quirks but no excuse for them on a ten grand new yorker no wonder they nearly died as a company. The downsized 79 new yorker was utter trash.
Class act, this announcer! Fine voice, speech; informative, matter-of-fact, not over-hyped; air of dignity in dress and presentation. New to me today; a super window into car history.
These videos are wonderful, and furnish an incredible look into the American automotive industry of the mid to late '70s. Thanks for the uploads! Those big land-yachts were beautiful in their own right, that's for sure.
I own a 79 mark V....today's modern shocks ..(.K.Y.B ) ....r made 4 this heavy cars ...no more sway on turns ...and still drives like a LINCOLN...actually better than when it left the factory
No wonder Cadillac and Lincoln were the luxury leaders during the time, the smallest annoyances can make a big difference in deciding which car to buy.
Cadillac quality control was much worse.
This car wasn't even meant to compete with Cadillac and Lincoln. Imperial was, but they killed that marque off after the 1975 model year and the styling went to the New Yorker. The New Yorker was meant to compete with the likes of Oldsmobile and Mercury.
I thought the Chrysler New Yorker was more in competition with the Buick Electra, Oldsmobile Ninety Eight and Mercury Grand Marquis
Thank you for adding this to UA-cam! I enjoyed watching the video.
He more than likely drove a Chevy Nova as a daily driver, I owned a few New Yorkers, very impressive full size luxury car from Chrysler Corp
During this period I drove a 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, for whatever that's worth. After that I bought a newly designed 1979 Eldorado Coupe.
Oh snap, he schooled you, Mopar boy.
@@fp5495 "Mopar boy" props for creativity.
Novas were good cars, still got my 77 we boght new
That car is huge..
Anthony Dixon the way most cars used to be, and they way they should have always been. The largest land boat was made by Cadillac, 1974-76 Fleetwood talisman with a 8.1L 500 cubic inch V8
Your wrong - 1973 imperial is longer and the talisman package added nothing to the overall length/size of the 1974-76 Cadillac fleetwood
This car wasn’t built to handle good, it was all about comfort.
They had quality control issues at that time, the result of strikes that were going on and orders were behind. Unfortunately things were being rushed just to get it to the dealer.
The only thing puffier than those seats is Bob Mayer’s hair!
Thanks! You’re very welcome!
Big cars, big lapels.
While I normally favor vehicles built during the late 60's/early 70's I actually like the 1974-78 full sized Mopars better than the 1969-73 fuselage cars, I always felt the 1974-78 full sized Mopars should've been the replacement for the classic 1965-68 full sized Mopars.
I loved the loop bumper fuselage cars, especially the '70-'71 Fury and the '72-'73 Monaco. I will agree the '74-'78 New Yorker was nice looking.
I think that the late 70s Chryslers with the Imperial-style grilles are some of the nicest vehicles MOPAR ever produced. Unfortunately between the smog laws and the gas crisis they came at exactly the wrong time. Of course, if you live somewhere where you can pull all the smog equipment off, a 440 4-barrel should easily have enough punch
My dad had one. It was a fun car to ride in. My buddy's dad had a Sedan DeVille, so...😞
Chrysler used a zinc grill that was chrome plated. Cadillac actually used chrome plated plastic. All the automakers were cutting corners back then.
How you continue with a straight face after those MPG numbers is beyond me...
Peter, remember, this was 44 years ago. Big cars with big V8's got horrible mileage!
More like this review 1970s cars please
The 6000 SUX: An American Tradition.
Merry Christmas, indeed!!!!!
The trick is.... When ordering a car like this... always tick the box next to ,'Trailer Towing Package'.
Was this the last four-door hardtop?
My Aunt Betty had a related '76 Town and Country wagon. She worked for the Lake Champlain ferries and had a free pass for her car and anyone in it. One time we squeezed in five adults plus six kids for the run from Burlington, VT to Ausable Chasm in New York - her house and the Chasm parking lot being each only a mile or so from the ferry docks on each side and we mostly got out of the car on the boat (at least, us kids did).
I think it was. LTD and Marquis were pillared hard tops through '78 but New Yorker was a true hardtop sedan.
They should have added the bit from the blooper reel where the New Yorker went off road. I think that sums up the handling pretty well ;-).
Great 👍🏼
The commentator is complaining about the handling and saying the ride is too soft. He must have never driven a Buick or Mercury of the era. That by the way is the competition for this car not Cadillac and Lincoln.
Man, they went downhill fast the next year.
Still better than the crap they started making in the 80s
Not surprising the window and door lock were broken - I mean the car did have more than 20 miles on it
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Pontiac Phoenix??? Never heard of that car and I'm 38 and a car guy.
2 Dr similar to the Nova,Ventura, Apollo and Omega.The GM line up.4dr were ugly like the Citations.
@@jaymartell2967 Mixing and matching there. Through 1979, the Nova and its variants were rear wheel drive "X" body cars. In the spring of 1979, GM released the front wheel drive X body cars for the 1980 model year. That is the "true compact" that Mr. Mayer is alluding to in the video at the end.
Ever heard of the Dodge Phoenix from the 60's?Rare bird🤔
Hard to believe that a 19 foot, 2 and a 1/4 ton highway cruiser can't handle slalom driving very well.
GM was the best thru the 1970s.
Um, no.
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Oh the mpg.. 🙄
Cars have come a long ways since the 70's.Thank God!
I'm sad new cars are shit and boring
@@vmoore5356 EXTREMELY boring!
@@aaronwilliams6989 Disposable too
@@solidbreed9767 Yep.
Due to modern unibody construction, cars are totaled for what used to be repairable, and the increased use of plastics mean more waste at the end of the car's life. Cars that are good on gas, safe, and durable in accidents would result in much less waste.
Love the gas mileage!!! Those were the days indeed
10 mpg, no thanks.
Beautiful as heck though.
At $.63 a gallon even you could afford it…
A used, 10 MPG, 1978 New Yorker for around $6,000 may still be a better buy, even with the $2,000 annual fuel cost increase, than renting a new car, or an 8 year new car loan.
1978 Typical Chrysler quirks but no excuse for them on a ten grand new yorker no wonder they nearly died as a company. The downsized 79 new yorker was utter trash.