In 1955, Chrysler decided to tackle Ford and General Motors head-on when it transitioned its Imperial from a model to a standalone marque. Designed to compete with Lincoln and Cadillac in the prestige market, the Imperial set the benchmark… more»
Imperial Crown
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Reasonable Buy? 1965 Imperial Crown
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»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
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»
Oct 12, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
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»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
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»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Healthy Hemi: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible
General Motors has Cadillac, and Ford has Lincoln. For Chrysler, Imperial became its premium standalone brand in 1955, producing some of the most expensive American-made cars through the late-1950s and 1960s. One of those was the 1957 Imperial Crown… more»
Sep 24, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
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»
Sep 22, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
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»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
28k Original Miles: 1960 Imperial Crown 2-Door Hardtop
The seller located this 1960 Imperial Crown 2-Door Hardtop squirreled away in a barn. It had occupied that spot for decades, but it has survived the time in isolation surprisingly well. They revived this classic, but it needs someone… more»
May 13, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown
Although they had the aura of other Chrysler products, the 1961-63 Imperials looked like nothing else on the market. That would change in 1964 when the all-new Imperials borrowed from the Lincoln playbook and went with the boxy, formal… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
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»
Feb 20, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
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»
Feb 5, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
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»
Dec 21, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
440-Powered Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Imperial Crown
Throughout most of its production, the Chrysler Imperial would come in third for luxury car sales behind Ford’s Lincoln and GM’s Cadillac. But that made them nonetheless extraordinary and powerful cars. Like this 1967 Imperial Crown in survivor condition,… more»
