Chrysler’s “Forward Look” lineup for 1957 were gorgeous to look at and were a far cry from just a few years prior. With Elwood Engel on board whipping up designs sharp enough to cause havoc and hell over in General Motors’ design studios, you could be forgiven for thinking that Chrysler was trying to advance their standing in the automotive world. Unfortunately, 1957 Chrysler products, while pretty, suffered from some of the worst quality control practices and rust issues of the time period and as a result, ended up as engine donors for hot-rodders with the bodies left to rot. As a result, seeing any 1950s Mopar product outside of the rare 300 series or a Christine replica Plymouth Fury is a fairly rare occurrence, and finding one that is a solid driver for an entry-level price is just about impossible. So when we found this 1957 Chrysler New Yorker station wagon on Ebay, our initial thought was, “Cool!”. Then we looked a little closer at the roofline…

We wish we had the story on what actually happened to this Colorado-sourced example here, but the photos will tell you everything we know. What we do know is that the car is now packing a mid-70s 400 Chrysler mill, an automatic, and an 8 3/4 rear end, probably from the same car that donated the engine. We’re sure there is rust somewhere, and though the car has been running, it apparently has a failing carburetor or fuel system on it, because it hasn’t run since the current owner brought it to their house. We wouldn’t know where to start with this thing…what say you, readers?

eBay Link: 1957 Chrysler New Yorker Station Wagon