1956 Chrysler Imperial

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1956 Chrysler Imperial - $54,900 - St. Louis, MO -

• Displayed at The Fields Sculpture Park in Ghent New York and the Napa Valley Museum in 2011.
• 354 CID Hemi V8 engine with a push-button TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission.
• Unique two tone West Point Gray and Cloud White exterior paint .
• Stunning interior restoration from sourced NOS materials.
• California car, sold originally in San Luis Obispo on September 1956 at Stanley Cole Chrysler.
• Well documented with original service certificate from the dealer and more.

Finished in a very unique and custom two-toned combination of correct West Point Gray and Cloud White paint, this fabulous and very rare Chrysler Imperial represents one of the cleanest and straightest big 50s classics we have ever had the pleasure to represent. Having been restored to be a museum piece, the previous owner invested in a very high quality exterior restoration because the Imperial had to look amazing under the gallery lights and the new paint scheme really helped streamline the long side profile of the Chrysler. All the exterior brightwork is straight and clean and the front bumper still retains a "March Air Force Base Department of Defense" access sticker as the previous owner worked for the Strategic Air Command! All chrome is in superb condition. To finish off the exterior of this exquisite Imperial are Kelsey Chrome Wire Wheels with the Department of Defense seal on each centerpiece cap. Wheels are wrapped with 235/75/15 BF Goodrich Silvertown Wide White tires.
The eternal beauty of this Chrysler comes at great expense and intense commitment from its highly dedicated previous owner. The seats, headliner, doors and floors all have been done in correct NOS material after his persistent work sourcing all the right materials. The interior blue and gray scheme looks excellent and the upholstery glitters thanks to the tinsel gold and silver threads. All accessories, including power windows, seats, antenna and gauges work, though the clock is intermittent and runs on a switch installed to preserve the battery. The car is fully functional including many of its electrically-assisted luxury touches like power seats and windows. The trunk retains original carpet and side panels and all decals have been replaced or reproduced. Undercarriage is exceptionally solid, very typical of what life long dry climate cars look like, it has never been cut on, welded, undercoated or otherwise modified.
Under the hood is the strong running factory 354 CID Hemi Firepower V8 engine with a Edelbrock 4-Barrel carburetor mounted on top. To improve reliability, a high torque starter has been added along with a reproduction correct Mopar battery. The push-button TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly. Brakes have been recently rebuilt and new suspension kingpins and tie rod ends were added. The power steering was also upgraded as well with all new pressure hoses. The original 4-barrel carburetor and air cleaner are also included.
This Chrysler Imperial is one of the most unique cars we have had in our world famous eclectic showroom in a long time, no small details were overlooked!. The VIN is C5610329, the current odometer reading currently shows 22,660 miles, although it is possible for this to be actual mileage, we do not have documentation to verify and actual mileage claim. It is being sold on a clean and clear California title. Car come with some original parts including hubcaps, air cleaner, carburetor, plug wires, extra interior fabric, radiator fan, and starter. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!



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[68R/T]

The car is sweet as hell, but they're asking $25k over market value. :doh:

 

[69.5CUDA]

the color combo is stunning too...makes me wish id gotten the car with my hemi back in the early 90s..a 40k mile newyorker

 

[Dr.Jass]

Yeah, it sure is pretty.