1956 Imperial Crown Southampton Coupe on 2040-cars
Long Beach, California, United States
1 of only 2,094 produced for 1956.
1956 was the 2nd year Chrysler corporation produced the
Imperial line as is own Marque, in direct competition with Cadillac and Lincoln.
A beautiful Virgil Exner design know in 1955 and 1956 as
the "100 Million Dollar Look", the first generation "forward look"
The 1956 Imperial grew in dimensions by 3 inches in wheel
base to 133 inches and 5.5 inches in length to 229.6, a little over 19 Ft long,
The displacement of the famous Hemi engine also grew to 354
cubic inches creating 280 H.P. This incredibly beautiful
coupe was built January 23, 1956. ( see Chrysler production record ) sold new at
Tower Motors Inc. San Diego, California. This vehicle is
steel wearing it's original Tower Motors plate frame and its 1963 issue black
California plate ( front plate is in the trunk ) ordered new ( see production
Records ). This example spent all but 1 year of his life in beautiful San Diego,
California last May 2013, I purchase the Vehicle and brought it home to Long
Beach, California where I began the restoration process. First objective was to
deal with any mechanical issue the engine ran smooth and quiet, and needed
little attention basic tune up, plugs , plug wire, points, cap and roter, The
Power Flight transmission was new and had about 500 miles, how ever it was
rebuilt 10 years ago and I had to rebuilt it again , I also replace the shift
cable next came the generator and power steering pump. The complete brake system
has been rebuilt to include power booster front and rear shoes rear axel seal
inter and outer, wheel cylinders and hoses. A complete new dual exhaust has been
install to include NOS quite muffler. My Imperial is now road worthy to attend
the California Imperial Club State meet in Santa Maria California see ( events
Imperial club.com ) Cosmetically I have detail the mostly original Mint Green
paint over black roof, the paint is old but it clean up quite nice, not a show
winner, however nice enough to show. The interior is in need of a redo, the
front seat has been re done with incorrect materials but correct pattern. The
rear seat is all original and great for making a pattern. SMS Auto Fabrics in
Canby Oregon has all correct material to redo all original leather and carpets.
All power windows, antenna, and seat work.
A few weeks ago a fellow Imperialist in So. Cal. Imperial
Club approach me with an offer to purchase his 1956 Imperial, and after 10
years I finally close the deal. Now I have 2 and 1 must go I have included
Photos of my new white 1956 to show you the original interior. This car is very road
worthy and you can fly in and drive it home. Early in April another 1956
Imperial Coupe was place for sale on E bay ( see complete listing ) My reserved
is more competitive than that selling price so please Bid to Win, and thank you
for your interest. You will never find a better candidate to restore to 100 Pt
condition, I'm Listing this for a friend please call him for any information do
not e mail me, Thanks, any questions please call Bob 562-212-5588
No Paypal , No Check's wire only call me to make
arrangement Please if you would like more photos Call me I have over 200 that I can E mail you, Thank you |
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