The Imperial nameplate enjoyed a 50-year run at Chrysler as a luxury car before taking a sabbatical in 1975. The company resurrected the marque in 1981 as a personal luxury automobile. Since Chrysler had fallen on hard times, the… more»
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Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Needs Nothing: 1961 Chrysler Windsor
It is common to look at classics with more than six decades under their belts and begin to tally up what it will cost its new owner to return the car in question to a physical, mechanical, and cosmetic… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
No Reserve, No Motor, No Tranny: 1946 Chrysler Windsor 4-Door
I’ve always liked the bulbous, brawny styling and “presence” of the 1946-1948 Chryslers. And this one’s been in a barn for 50 years and is being sold at No Reserve to help settle an estate. Hopefully, Ken the seller… more»
Feb 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stretch Déjà Vu: 1985 Chrysler Executive Limo
Updated January 29, 2023 In the 1980s, the New Yorker was still Chrysler’s top-level car, although it rode on a smaller K-Car platform than in the 1970s. If you wanted to get a limo version of the automobile, it… more»
Feb 1, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
All Original and Hemi Fast: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker
1955 was a great year for Chrysler styling. Gone were the K.T. Keller high rooflines and in was a much sleeker, more modern design packing a Hemi V-8 under the hood. If you have a desire for a fifties… more»
Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 70 Comments
1-of-12: 1965 Chrysler 300L 4-Speed Convertible
While the 1964 Pontiac GTO usually gets credit for starting the muscle car movement, that honor may really go to the Chrysler 300 Letter-Series cars, beginning in 1955. These automobiles combined performance with luxury and were built in smaller… more»
Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Affordable Maserati: 1990 Chrysler TC
There’s no shortage of odd brand collaborations throughout automotive history, with the Chrysler TC by Maserati hailing as a worthy contender for falling into this category. Chrysler seemed to have hit a near home run during the eighties with… more»
Jan 27, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Concours-Ready: 1954 Chrysler Ghia GS-1 Coupe
It’s Scottsdale Auction Week, and also apparently “Sell Your Ghia Week”, given the hefty lot of Ghia-bodied cars we’ve been called upon to write about lately. Better a Ghia-a-day, though, than a diet of Chevy Vega’s, right? Bonhams is… more»
Jan 24, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Dry Climate Patina: 1964 Chrysler Newport
As someone who has spent his life in two states that measure their annual yearly rainfall in fathoms, I am always fascinated with cars from arid regions. While we deal with rust holes that a Peterbilt can do a… more»
Jan 23, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Surviving Showcar: 1957 Chrysler Ghia Super Dart 400
Although many show and concept cars end their days in a crusher when they’ve served their useful purpose, some manage to avoid that fate. Those remaining often return to show duty or a museum, but this 1957 Chrysler Ghia… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1-of-19: 1953 Chrysler Special by Ghia
For some people, the Ghia name is immediately associated with a luxury trim level of some domestic Ford models. However, there is more to Carrozzeria Ghia than a mere badge because it has designed and produced bodies for concept… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Only Backs Up: 1962 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was part of the Chrysler portfolio from 1926 until its demise in 1993. For much of this time, it competed in the shadows of both Cadillac and Lincoln, usually ending up a distant third in sales. This… more»
Jan 20, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Bargain Of The Year? 1966 Imperial LeBaron
I know that 2023 just started, but this may still be the best deal of the year on December 31st. The second-generation Imperial was made for a decade, or actually from 1956 for the 1957 model year, until the… more»
Jan 17, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Southampton Sedan: 1960 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
I will admit that 1960s American sedans are not my go-to when it comes to preferred classics to covet. But I absolutely love this 1960 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Southampton. First of all, the Virgil Exner styling will forever be… more»
Jan 17, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1 Of 554: 1962 Imperial Crown Convertible
The mid-fifties was an interesting time in history for the Imperial, as in 1955 the car went from being just another one of Chrysler’s car offerings to its own separate make and division, a move the powers that be… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1958 Chrysler Saratoga
Classic cars that offer a range of possibilities usually attract interest, but that hasn’t been the case with this 1958 Chrysler Saratoga. Despite the fact it is a rock-solid driver that could be enjoyed immediately and has been listed… more»
