1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe " Mobile Director " Very Rare Factory Package on 2040-cars
Year:1968Mileage:99005Color: is finished in its correct Military Blue metallic paint
Location:
Dallas, Texas, United States
1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe
" Mobile Director "
brought to you by...
Texas Classic Cars of Dallas
1912 W. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas, 75235
Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317
Texas Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to present this beautiful classic Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe. A great car in itself, this 1968 Imperial Crown Coupe is much different from the rest. This car was ordered with the Mobile Director package, a feature offered only on 1967 and 68 model year Imperials. The Mobile Director basically served as an informal conference lounge in the Crown Coupe. This example is believed to have been part of a military dignitaries' fleet at some time, due to the custom - fitted, well - fabricated flag stands at all four corners.
This Military Blue Director Crown Imperial is at home during the photo shoot at the Dallas Love Field Frontiers of Flight Museum. Be sure you visit the historic Flight Museum if you find yourself in Dallas, Texas.
Enjoy our video presentation of this Crown Imperial Mobile Director in action.
Enjoy our video above
FEATURES INCLUDE :
Mobile Director Package ; Swiveling passenger seat ; folding, multi-position table/armrest; high-intensity Tensor goose neck lamp that stores under rear seat; and special, passenger-side armrest that incorporates a special door handle for a rear facing occupant.
Military Blue Metallic Blue Paint
Antique White Vinyl Top (rare option)
Original Chrysler Build Sheet
Front & Rear Vintage Bumper Flag Mounts x 4
440 c.i. 4bbl. V8 - 350HP
TorqueFlite 727 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
AutoPilot Cruise Control - Works
Chysler Airtemp - Air Conditioning & Heat
Rear Defogger - Blower
Power Windows & Locks
Power Vent Windows
Tilt-a-Scope Steering Wheel
6-Way Power Driver's Seat - Passenger seat limited due to swivel feature
Hidden AM/FM Push-Button Stereo Multiplex Radio w 5-Speakers
Power Antenna
Power Front Disc Brakes
Power Steering
15-Inch Factory Wheels - 8.20-15 General Whitewall Poly-Bias Tires
Trim Identification Plate Intact
Fender-Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
Electric Trunk Release
Multiple Storage Compartments
Electric Clock
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Safeguard Sentinel Lighting System
Padded Dash Board
Pearlescent Blue Silhouette-Grain Leather Interior
The following video is a 1967 Chrysler television advertisement showcasing a Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe with the Mobile Director package.
From stem to stern, this stately automobile measures at 18 feet, 8.5 inches. It rides on its factory 15-inch wheels wrapped in 3-band-whitewall poly-bias tires all around for a vintage look. The tires are in very good condition. This is a car that can be driven. It steers, stops and handles very nicely.
The exterior is finished in its correct Military Blue metallic paint, showcasing one previous re-paint. The chrome and bright work show very well, with some minor pitting on pot metal I will detail in the photographs. Most of this car's smaller trim is high quality stainless steel. The paint itself shows very well, with a few minor imperfections.
Open the doors to luxury.
The Mobile Director was basically designed for the busy executive who must continue to work while he travels. It also serves as an informal conference lounge in the Crown Coupe. It was offered for only two model years (67,68). Different sources show production numbers at either 71, 81, or 172 for both years combined. This is one very rare car.
The Mobile Director features a reclining-back passenger seat that pivots 180 degrees to face the rear along with several accompanying features.
The folding table pivots to any of four different positions.
There is also a portable Tensor reading lamp that conveniently plugs into any of four cigar lighter sockets. The table, supported by a sturdy chrome-plated pillar, can be pivoted to the right, left, and forward. It converts into a padded armrest between the two front seats. Extended, the table opens out to twice its original size. A lever on the table swivel support permits table height adjustments.
This is a very comfortable interior. The features in this car are functional. The push button factory AM/FM Stereo is hidden in a dash compartment door. The push-button air conditioning controls are also right at hand.
The Auto Pilot (Cruise Control) is functional.
The air conditioning works as it should.
The pearlescent blue Silhouette-grain leather upholstery is in very good condition, showing its age with some cracking. It is still very pliable with years of use left. It appears the front seating originally had head rests.
The exterior Military Blue paint is in exceptional condition, complimented by the factory-optioned Antique White Vinyl Top. There is more than one commander on air fore bases and the only car that had a white top was the wing commanders car. This was because in the case of an attack on the base, our troops would know to look for the car with the white top knowing that the wing commander was in it.
The vinyl top is in excellent condition.
The original build sheet is shown in a few photos above. You can clearly see the Mobile Director designation.
Under the hood is the 440 big block V8. This is the correct engine for this car, paired with the 727 Torque Flite Automatic Transmission. The engine compartment features an array of factory options including power brakes, cruise control, power steering, and air conditioning.
The original trim identification plate is intact and legible.
Further inspection of the engine compartment will show you solid original sheet metal throughout the firewall, inner fenders, and core support.
The padded dash is in excellent condition with absolutely no cracks. The dash instrumentation is clear and bright, with original bright work throughout. The steering wheel is also in good condition, with some cracking that isn't too noticeable. This car is also equipped with the automatic dimming headlamps.
These vintage flag mounts are very unique and robust.
The odometer reading of 99,005 miles is believed original to this car.
The trunk features an electric glove-box mounted release button, paired with the hazard light / flasher button. The trunk itself features the original paneling, mat, and is in very good condition, complete with courtesy lighting along with the original jacking equipment & full-sized spare tire & wheel.
There is some rust showing along the inner trunk lid's lip edge, photographed above. You cannot see this from the exterior. The original jacking equipment is in place along with the spare tire/wheel. The jacking equipment resides behind the paneling shown above.
There are a few flaws in the paint, shown above. Altogether, a very attractive car.
The undercarriage features Chrysler's Torsionaire suspension along with front disc brakes and the 8 3/4 inch rear end. The factory flooring and framework is solid throughout. There is some isolated rust-through in front of the front wheels, photographed above.
Enjoy the remaining photos and again feel free to contact Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317 with any questions. This is your opportunity to own a very rare piece of Chrysler's history, a 1968 Chrysler Crown Imperial Mobile Directors Coupe.
The fender ends feature turn signal indicator lights.
The factory cruise control is functional.
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