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- Saint Louis, MO
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- oldride.com
1955 chrysler imperial eight-passenger limousine one of only 127 examples made for 1955! We might have the solution here at motoexotica classic cars, a 1955 chrysler imperial limousine. Just 127 examples of the ultimate c70 crown imperial eight-passenger limousine were produced for 1955. This one was made in chryslers jefferson avenue plant in detroit, michigan. With understated elegance and a well-deserved reputation for engineering excellence, the imperial nameplate topped the chrysler product line from 1926 through 1975. In order to further distinguish the imperial line and compete better with cadillac, lincoln, mercedes-benz, and rolls-royce, chrysler corporation formally registered imperial as a separate marque in 1954. The limos black paint is in fair overall condition, considering its age and most of the trim is still shiny and the bumpers still look good but the body sports original paint that is cracked and flaking off in places. The windows are in good overall condition but the windshield has a few scratches on the drivers side from previous windshield wiper blades. The car rides on whitewall tires with factory wheel covers. Tires and hubcaps are in good shape. The body panels are in good shape but could benefit from some body shop love to restore them to full prominence. It is back by chryslers smooth-shifting powerflite two-speed automatic transmission. Optional accessories included factory air-conditioning, power windows and a signal-seeking radioinside, the black leather seats are in good shape, with front bench split 70/30 driver/passenger. The matching carpet is in good order while the lighter-colored headliner is in a similar positive state. Please note that this rarely seen limo has some needs cosmetically but is a good driver at present. It has an exhaust manifold leak, while equipped with a/c, it is inoperable. The temp guage is inoperable, the rear windows are inoperable and the tires need to be replaced to be driven any distance. Styling of the all-new 1955 imperials was based heavily on the fabulous new chryslers that also appeared that year and benefited from the full influence of renowned designer virgil exner and his forward look design theme. Imperials were renowned for their excellent build quality and in 1955; imperials were available in two basic forms the c69 short-wheelbase newport coupe or sedan and the long-wheelbase c70 crown imperial sedan and limousine. Both of the top-of-the-line c70 imperials could accommodate up to eight passengers in serene comfort. As the top imperial model offered, the c70 crown imperial limousine was based upon a 149. 5-inch wheelbase. Competition to this chrysler in 1955 included cadillacs series 75 limousine, lincolns continental, mercedes-benzs w186, packards patrician and rolls-royces silver wraith and phantom iv. His imperial is a little rough around the edges but with some time, love and parts, it can be restored to its previous greatness. As is, it is a rare find and makes for a unique classic automotive investment. Current mileage on the odometer shows 60,535 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, exempt mileage title. Power Windows✔ Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats
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