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1955 Chrysler Imperial Base Sedan 4-door 5.4l on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:3360 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Advertising:
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:330 CI Hemi Just Rebuilt
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Make: Chrysler
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Model: Imperial
Mileage: 3,360
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Blue
Year: 1955
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Deluxe
Drive Type: Automatic
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Older respray with several flaws in the paint.Damage to one of the front bumperettesScratch in the passenger side glassSmall crack in passenger side rear windowWear in the drivers seat backStains in door cards due to ageTrim is complete and in good shape, but not perfect everywhereCardboard trunk sides loose."

The car for sale is a 1955 Imperial 4-door.  The car was donated to The Citadel Foundation and is being sold to raise money for scholarships at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.
- The car has a 330 Chrysler Hemi, that has just been freshly rebuilt about 100 miles ago.  I have driven the car and it runs great.
- Transmission is stock and has had a major service, but not rebuilt because it was in very good shape.
- Rust free, with a respray that is not an exact match for the original color as you can see in the pictures, but shows well.
- Chrome and trim are complete and most are in excellent condition.  The exception is the front bumper that has a damaged bumperette and it needs to be rechromed.  Famous Gun-Sight tail lights.
- Interior is stock with the exception of the front seat bottom.  Some damage to the front seat back on driver's side.  I have researched the appohlstery and the original fabics are still available to repair the seat covers.  New carpet. 
- The electrical system has been upgraded to an 8-volt system
- Everything works except the radio and the switch for the driver's side rear window at the driver's position.  The electric window works from the back seat.
- A few other minor dings and a scratched glass in the passenger's door window.
- A more complete set of pictures is available on request

The car is an excellent driver as-is, or is a great candidate for a complete restoration due to the car being complete and rust-free.

That is what I know about the car.  I want to emphasize again that all of the money generated by the sale of the car is going directly to scholarships for cadets at The Citadel in Charleston, SC.  We look forward to putting some money to work for academics at the college, and transferring ownership of this beautiful car.


On Sep-10-13 at 02:38:44 PDT, seller added the following information:

One clarification from the previous description.  The engine is the Original 331 Hemi, not the Desoto 330.  Sorry for any confusion.

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