2-Isopropyl-6-phenyl-and 2,6-diisopropyl-pyridiniums with bulky 1-substituents show temperature-variable NMR spectra which are interpreted in terms of restricted rotation. 2-Isopropyl-4,6-diphenylpyrylium can be deprotonated at the isopropyl group to give an anhydro base which forms new pyryliums with electrophiles.