The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium product for nearly 60 years. From 1955 to 1975, it was positioned as a separate make (the theory was to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln). This 1962 edition is a 2-door hardtop and… more»
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Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Low Miles and No Reserve: 1973 Imperial LeBaron
The Imperial is a bit confusing regarding its historical spot in the marketplace, as the car began life almost a century ago as the top dog in Chrysler’s lineup but by the mid-fifties the corporation felt it would be… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Running Hemi: 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop
This 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop demonstrates that wonderful classics remain hidden in barns and sheds. All they need is the right person to come along, liberate them, and return them to their former glory. The road ahead will be… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 61 Comments
The Ultimate In Luxury? 1973 Imperial LeBaron
Longer than a new Chevy Suburban (!) but miles ahead of it in sleek coolness, the next owner of this 1973 Imperial LeBaron will be turning heads every single time they drive it. The seller has this triple-black luxury… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron
It’s hard to argue with the condition of this 1963 Imperial LeBaron, at least given that it’s six decades old now. The seller only shows one photo of the exterior (!) and that’s a crying shame. It looks so… more»
Dec 11, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Fresh Band Find! 1952 Chrysler Imperial
From its launch in 1926, the Imperial brand would serve as Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile for more than six decades. That trend would continue as the marque returned after World War II in 1949 with a new design. The car… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hemi Powered: 1957 Imperial Southampton
The race to the top in automotive luxury is almost as old as the car itself, but the zenith of excess belongs to the 1920s. Chrysler jumped into the game in 1926 with its Imperial. As competing makes fell… more»
Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
How Much Would You Pay? 1956 Imperial
In 1955, Chrysler spun off its Imperial division as a separate make and they were on their own, at least in name, until 1975. The Imperial came back again on the J-platform (think, Cordoba and Mirada) from 1981 to… more»
Oct 23, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Up on Blocks: 1973 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was Chrysler’s answer to the Cadillac or Lincoln Continental. It was big and luxurious and – from 1955 to 1975 – was its own make in an attempt to be more exclusive. But, after 1969, it was… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stunning Drop-Top! 1966 Imperial
Though built by Chrysler and in the family for ages, the 1955 to 1975 Imperials were branded separately. The idea was to make it seem more exclusive than its main competitors, Cadillac, and Lincoln. This 1966 convertible might be… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • Auctions • 47 Comments
BF Auction: 1960 Imperial Crown
Of all the designs to debut for the 1960 model year, the Imperial Crown might just be the most radical and impressive. The Imperial line was Chrysler’s pinnacle of luxury and they really were impressive machines, but clearly, they… more»
Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Barn Full of Dusty Classic Cars
It’s interesting how automobile collections are built. Usually, they favor an era, a manufacturer, or a type of vehicle. The group here may have been a collection at one time, but from the looks of things, they’ve been there… more»
Aug 6, 2023 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Regal Ride: 1963 Imperial Crown Two-Door Hardtop
Chrysler introduced its Imperial luxury nameplate in 1926. The car’s long wheelbase, numerous body styles by dedicated coachbuilders, lengthy list of options, and high price demarcated the Imperial from its nearest sibling, the New Yorker. By 1954, competition from… more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1956 (Chrysler) Imperial
Though it was the premium Chrysler brand since 1926, the Imperial was spun off into its own division in 1955 in the hopes of helping it better compete against Cadillac and Lincoln. I suppose the logic was that adding… more»
Jun 15, 2023 • For Sale • 55 Comments
14k-Mile Luxurious Beauty: 1969 Imperial LeBaron
The Imperial has sort of an unusual history, as in the early days the car was indeed a model offered by Chrysler, but by the mid-fifties the powers that be made the decision that it might better compete in… more»
Jun 15, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Award-Winning Survivor: 1963 Imperial (Chrysler)
During the 1960s (and before and after), there was an ongoing rivalry between Cadillac, Lincoln, and Chrysler for the top spot in the ultra-luxury car field. And most of the time, Cadillac came out on top while Imperial (Chrysler)… more»
