Trip to Speedee McDonalds in 1948 Chrysler New Yorker

On a sunny November day, David and Amber drove from Long Beach to Downey, CA in a 1948 Chrysler New Yorker to visit the world's oldest operating McDonald's with the Speedee mascot.

Before the trip and along the way, David shows off the classic 1948 Chrysler New Yorker that he co-owns with his dad.

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• Speedee McDonalds
• 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
• Downey CA

[pablodukeguerra]

Loved the video. Current owner of a 47' Windsor.

[DavidKOverfield]

@pablodukeguerra Glad you liked it.

The Windsor and New Yorker aren't that different. Sometimes I wonder why they made two different but almost identical models. Something about automotive economics I guess.

[mschiffel1]

i have a 48 new yorker also. the engine knocks when it gets hot. way too expen$ive to rebuild. i'll be swapping out the engine later this year. i even have the correct air cleaner. if you want it, come and get it free .can't ship this monster. oh, the trans that you(we) have has four(4) forward speeds. 2 in lo range-2 in hi . wind it up in 1st,lift the gas-wait for a clunk,2nd gear! shift down to hi-4th gear. cannot get all 4 gears sequentially though. feb 8th,2011

[DavidKOverfield]

@mschiffel1 Hi. I finally figured out getting into 2nd gear when the shifter is in the up position. On the video I said 3 speed but really it is 4. Now I use all 4 gears when driving.

[DavidKOverfield]

@mschiffel1 Hi. I finally figured out getting into 2nd gear when the shifter is in the up position. On the video I said 3 speed but really it is 4. Now I use all 4 gears when driving.

[dfhowes]

I've got a black 48 Windsor with the Highlander interior. Had it for about 17 years now but it' s just sitting in the spare garage. I took it out of a storage after building said garage several years ago and it won't shift into high anymore. I was so busy raising my two children, I couldn't seem to find the time or money for it. I hate the thought of selling it but I also hate to see it just sit there.

Anyway, thanks for the vid, it brings back memories.

[DavidKOverfield]

@dfhowes Glad you liked the video.  I'll have to shoot another one this year after I think of someplace fun to drive.

Actually we are thinking of selling ours as well. Just not enough time to drive it consistently.

[radiotubes]

Wow thanks for sharing.Nice couple and car .Best wishes.

[lllllll5s]

Very cool! Looks like you're living rich!

[jonzavrel]

Very nice car & video. I own a 1947 Desoto sedan.

[sarabeth1410]

your car is WOW love it

[mfelizardo]

Congratulations. I had just like an automobile (70). Is being restored in Portugal