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1956 Imperial Crown Southampton Coupe on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:83907
Location:

Long Beach, California, United States

Long Beach, California, United States
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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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