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1968 Imperial on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:59591
Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

1968 Imperial Crown Coupe

This is a really nice survivor car.  1968 Imperial Crown Coupe.  Color is Forest Green metallic with the full dark green leather interior.  The car was originally sold at Town and Country Chrysler in Minnesota.  The original owner purchase the car and took delivery in December 1967.  While the car was used for a period of time in Minnesota during all of our seasons, it was not used excessively which is why this car is still in such good condition for an unrestored Imperial.  The family owned the car until 1987 when it was sold to a collector and at the time of the sale the car had approximately 39,000 miles on the odometer.  Second owner kept the Imperial for another 10 years using the car very little.  He sold the car with a little over 41,000 miles showing, and the rest of the miles have been my pleasure to add to this fine road car.  Currently the car shows 59,591 miles, so for a vehicle that is 47 years old it is a low mileage example.

I would rate this a solid #3 car.  It is not a concourse show car and it is my no means a perfect car.  It is an honest survivor with 47 years of patina.  I am not representing this as such.  I don’t think you will find a more solid and good driving 47 year old original unrestored Imperial.

 Standard and Optional Equipment:

440 cubic inch engine (rated at 375 hp with the dual exhaust/dual snorkel air cleaner)

4 barrel carburetor

Automatic transmission

Power steering

Power brakes

Power windows

Dual power bucket seats with auto forward on passenger seat

Auto – temp air conditioning

AM/FM signal seeking radio with reverberator

Front and rear seat speaker

Rear window defroster

Carpeted trunk

Full leather interior

Full carpeting

Front and rear seat center arm rests

Seat belts

Vanity mirror

Dual exhaust and dual snorkel air cleaner

Paint on the car is not perfect but it is still very nice for its age.  The right front fender has had some paint work done a long time ago.  Something on the fender cap has caused round spots.  I don’t know what this is from since it was this way when I bought the car.  Other than the right front fender cap and forward part of the front fender, the paint to me looks to be original.  There are chips along the side from various door dings.  Paint shines well and shows well from 10 feet.  Vinyl roof cap is in good condition.  It is not ripped or town.  Chrome roof trim is also in good condition.  All bumpers are solid as are the two rear bumperettes.  These are not rusted like happens with so many of these Imperials.  Chrome is the original the car came with when new.

Interior is in very nice condition.  Headliner is intact with now sags, rips, stains, tears, or mouse holes.  Visors are nice.  Package shelf is in good condition and has not been cut or damaged.  All side panels are in good condition.  All of the bronze pieces are with the car.  That is a rarity with the 1968 Imperial as pieces tend to get lost.  All of the pieces are here and in place!  All of the courtesy lights work too.

Leather seats are in excellent condition.  There are no rips or tears in the leather.  Dash pad is clean and in good condition.  No sagging, warping, or cracking.  Steering wheel is solid and no cracks!  Again, a rare find from a car built 47 years ago.

All of the gauges, the speedometer, the clock, power antenna, radio, and reverb work correctly.

Trunk is clean.  Carpet is in good condition as are all of the plastic or cardboard trunk panels.  Includes the correct jack, handle, base, and the spare tire with carpeted cover.

Here are the things I know to be issues:

1.      Right rear window motor is stuck.  I had this problem a couple of years ago and got the motor working.  It is stuck again from lack of use.  So the motor will need to be serviced.

2.      Tires are old and will need to be replaced.  There is lots of tread left, but because of the age (they are over 10 years old) I would not take this car on a long highway trip until the tires are replaced.

3.      Auto-temp system works but needs servicing.  System will start and operate but does not always adjust the airflow.  Air conditioning will blow cold so the system does hold a charge.

 During the time I have owned this Imperial it has not required any major work or service.  I have replaced the front brake calipers, the master cylinder, and have had the pitman arm replaced.  Otherwise it has just been annual oil changes and minor maintenance to keep the Imperial in driving condition.  This car has been a very reliable highway road car and I have never had any major issues with the car.  This vehicle is a very smooth, very tight feeling Imperial.  The steering is tight, there is no shaking, no vibration, and the car tracks true and straight down the highway.  It really is a pleasure to drive the car.

 

I am selling this car as is with no warrantee.  You’re purchasing a 47 year old un-restored car.  I require a nonrefundable deposit within 48 hours of the close of the auction.  Final payment to be made by cash, wire transfer, or cashier’s check prior pick-up or delivery of the car.  Car will not be release until any cashier’s check has been cleared.  The car has a clean/clear Minnesota title.  You are responsible for any transportation costs to ship the car.  You are responsible for any cost associated with an inspection.  I will not share those costs with you!  If you win the auction I will help with coordinating pick up by your transport company.  Car is available for inspection in Minneapolis, MN.  I reserve the right to end the listing if the item is no longer available.

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