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1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown 4 Dr Hardtop Black W/ Stainless Insert, Flite Sweep on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:99999 Color: door handles intact and working
Location:

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Mobile, Alabama, United States

During approximate10 year ownership the following items have been replaced/renewed as needed to keep it in driving condition: carburetor, fan clutch, starter, starter coil and condenser, ignition switch, ballast resistor, fuel pump, water pump, power steering pump and reservoir, speedometer cable (speedometer works), replaced voltage regulator, air conditioning compressor and evaporator (converted to R 134 but now needs servicing after storage); replaced harmonic balancer, thermostatic coil, shocks, muffler and exhaust system, added seat belts (mild custom for safety), replaced leaf springs (rear), shock absorbers; installed new front tie rod ends to enable alignment; installed new pvc valve and hoses installed; replaced all belts and hoses; relined brakes, NOS neutral safety switch, power brakes serviced and brake shoes relined; new brake fluid reservoir installed (Note: mild custom dual reservoir is now recommended); installed NOS stop light switch, replaced spark plugs and wires, replaced exhaust manifold gasket; installed rebuilt panel luminescent power converter (this enables original luminescent pale green lights for gauges and dashboard to work); restored AM radio; installed NOS alternator gauge (working); installed used wiper motor; installed used wiring harness; replaced all fuses and bulbs as needed; installed Gary Goers trunk carpet kit, spare tire cover and trunk vinyl liner; full size spare tire is included; installed Gary Goers glove box liner; replaced steering wheel insert; all lenses and emblems intact (see photos); four original hubcaps; installed reproduction water bag and new rubber hoses for front windshield washer; power antenna works, wiper blades replaced and windshield wipers work, installed rebuilt power window motors (all four work), replaced power window switches as needed; all interior and exterior door handles intact and working; new door rubber installed; headlights work (low and high beam), tail lights and backup lights, blinkers all work; drivers side mirror is adjustable using under dash toggle; new battery installed this summer; all gauges working (except gas gauge needs new sending unit to work after storage); original AM radio works (through rear speaker only, needs front speaker); headliner is original; interior replaced with red simulated leather (mild custom color and dash dyed to match); black carpet kit installed; original chrome intact but shows signs of wear; replaced power seat electric motor (it works); horn works (one original large trumpet and two after market horns); replaced gas tank, fuel line and fuel filters; well maintained during ownership, kept in storage primarily, a real "twenty footer" and ready to drive.  Car has original transmission and drive train.  The glass is good but there are a few scratches from windshield wiper on driver's front glass.  It has been repainted but there are a few small rust spots on front hood and on rear deck to touchup; some minor dents. All chrome is intact exterior and interior, original and has not been rechromed.  There is one loose interior chrome strip at rear passenger door to re-secure (nothing major). The floor pans are good but some bed liner was used to restore trunk.  Car has the original 413 cu V-8 Engine. VIN 9214102357 (numbers match). The major things have been done and current items to repair are minor (clock, air conditioner and replace gas tank sending unit), and car can be driven immediately.  NOTE: The odometer is stuck (see photo) but best guesstimate is 99,999 miles.  Alabama does not require title for pre-1975 vehicles but other states may provide antique title. There are no warranties, express or implied, with a vehicle of this age which is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS," and inspection prior to sale can be arranged at Buyer's expense; Buyer is also responsible for pickup, transport and shipping;  Check Hemmings Motor News for transport providers; Payment is required by cash or wire transfer; and sale is final with no returns. Photos show current condition but please feel free to contact me if you have questions (251) 610-8945.

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Compiled from 1.2 million subscriber surveys, this year's auto reliability survey heavily favors Japanese automakers, with eight of the 10 spots hailing from Japan. Toyota brands grabbed the top three spots (Scion, Toyota and Lexus - in that order) with Mazda, Subaru, Honda and Acura filling the next four spots. The only non-Asian automaker cracking the top 10 was Audi at number eight.
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Considering all of this, comparisons with the almighty Ford F-150 SVT Raptor are common. Among the off-road community, that makes these two a sort of Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang for people that prefer driving on dirt. In the Race-Dezert forum, the discussion as to which truck was better was proceeding as normal - Ram fans said their piece and Ford fans said theirs. Then, a man named Kent Kroeker offered up his two cents.
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