1953 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan Newport 331 Firepower

The two-tone on the seats, door panels, and dash coordinate with the headliner and even the steering wheel. Even the trunk is nicely finished with a full-sized wire wheel spare. So with such a sharp presentation and a well-coordinated color combo inside and out, you're going to love rolling down all the windows on this hardtop and showcasing the full package. More than just a looker, this was made for cruising with Chrysler's stylish instrument panel looking clean, and the defroster is working for those pre-dawn mornings when you want to be first at the car show.

What will excite collectors the most is the presentation under the hood. The 331 cubic-inch FirePower V8 is Chrysler's original Hemi engine. It launched a long and powerful history at Chrysler, and that gets it instant respect. So to have a museum-quality presentation in this engine bay make it the kind of car where everyone takes extra time. And you'll overhear conversations of people point out everything from the decal on the air cleaner to how Chrysler overbuilt their motors with handy features like dual belts. More than just an award-worthy look, this is will impress with how immediate and strong the mighty V8 fires up. In fact, we have a detailed schematic from Daytona Auto Designs that suggest just how thorough the restoration was to the engine bay. And the ultra-clean undercarriage photos prove that they really invested in every inch of this coupe. The supple ride, power brakes, and smooth-shifting three-speed automatic transmission are all part of a package that proves this still want to hit the boulevard every Saturday night.