1952 Chrysler Imperial 2 Door Hardtop Coupe on 2040-cars
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1952 Chrysler Imperial 2-door hardtop in Superior Blue. Originally with Yuma Gray top, as can be seen on the inside of the pillar. Very rare, one of 3450 Imperial hardtops made in 1951/1952. (Chrysler didn't break out the production figures for each year.) Not many left now. 331 hemi V-8, Fluid-Torque semi-automatic with optional torque convertor (as opposed to the standard fluid coupling). Original and unrestored condition. Colorado car with solid body and trunk. The odometer is reading just under 30,000 miles, it probably has flipped over once for actual mileage of 130,000. The old hemi starts readily and pulls the car easily with little effort. The transmission shifts with no problems. Power front windows, wipers, lighting, starting and charging all working as when the car was new. Only the the radio, clock and fuel sending unit are going to need some attention. The power steering makes driving the car nearly effortless, and the power assisted brakes pull the car down in vintage fashion. Both the brake master cylinder and carburetor have recently been rebuilt. This car will need kingpins. That and new tires and it can be driven anywhere. A good rat rod candidate, or restoration project, well worth the effort for this appreciating car.
Included is a copy of the original owner's manual packet. Seller will need to make a deposit of $500 within 3 days of the auction’s end, the balance to be paid within 7 days of the auction’s end. Buyer assumes responsibility for shipping. Of course, local pick up is no problem. Thanks for looking, and good luck! |
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