I have contended for some time that ChryCo’s Imperial got short shrift compared to the General’s Cadillac and Ford’s Lincoln division. The late second-gen Imperial (’64-’66) is my favorite, probably due to their understated appearance and standard big Mopar… more»
Imperial Crown
Ready to Restore: 1959 Imperial Crown Southampton
Choosing a project candidate can be challenging, but the sheer variety of motor vehicles produced over more than a century means there is guaranteed to be something to appeal to almost every taste. Those seeking 1950s luxury and excess… more»
Stately And Original: 1964 Imperial Crown
This! A 1964 Imperial Crown is one of the first cars that I can recall that really caught my attention. Yeah, it’s an odd one for a “car kid” to latch on to and I’m not sure why. I… more»
No Reserve Remarkable: 1963 Imperial Crown
The year 1963 was the end of an era for Chrysler Corporation’s Imperial brand. The flamboyant styling of ChryCo’s head designer, Virgil Exner, was coming to an end and would be replaced in ’64 by an entirely new, squared-off… more»
Gold Standard! 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe
One of the big automotive mysteries, at least in my mind, is why ChryCo’s Imperial fell so short when compared to the sales numbers that Cadillac and Lincoln managed to put up. Take 1967 for example, all three luxury… more»
Needs A Face Lift: 1963 Imperial Crown
What a difference three years make! Last week, I covered this 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe – a fine-looking automobile if ever there was one. Today, I’m going to wind it back three years and take a gander at this… more»
Gold Standard: 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe
Top drawer is how I’d describe this 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe. It is resplendent in its gold finish and off-white vinyl top. This vintage Imperial makes a refined, subtle visual statement that a Cadillac doesn’t, at least to my… more»
Little Old Lady Owned: 1959 Imperial Crown
Let’s cut to the chase, this 1959 Imperial Crown convertible is a whammer-jammer in all of its Virgil Exner excess. As outrageous as it sits, it looks like it could be auditioning for a part in delusional director John… more»
No Reserve: 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe
In order to compete head-on with Lincoln and Cadillac, Chrysler created its own luxury brand in 1955. Known as Imperial, it soldiered on for two decades before disappearing from the market. Chrysler revived the brand in 1981, but this… more»
Beautiful 58K Mile 1959 Imperial Custom
The seller of this 1959 Imperial Custom states, “I would leave it alone as it’s original and looks great” And after reviewing the listing, I’d have to agree. This car is about as original as they come – it… more»