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the 59 should have a 413 engine, castiron trans, pushbuttons, all so NOTE the Imperials have some parts different than other chryslers. I.E. wheels. rear brace on the rear axle. may be brakes diff. all so different frame, very heavy duty.
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It has made it to my Bro's now only 600 miles left to go
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Rear A/C in the trunk behind the backseat
A friend who's really into these cars says it's rare to find this car with all the options it has without it being a LeBaron
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Rear A/C in the trunk behind the backseat
A friend who's really into these cars says it's rare to find this car with all the options it has without it being a LeBaron
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I have two Imperias, 68 model year.
Yes, Imperials are different from other large Chryslers in terms of luxury appointments, and also everything is a bit thicker (or may be a lot thicker) and heavy-duty. There was always a design continuity from the "lesser" Chryslers, which was good because many of the developments in engines, suspensions, transmissions, were carried over rather than having to start from scratch.
You have a lot of work to do, as Imperials tend to be complex cars. Best way is to do a "rolling restoration". Get the car functioning, and driving, and that will give you motivation to continue the cosmetic restoration.
You will find that your car has good speed, ride, and handling, compared to any car luxury of its day. The brakes are always going to be troublesome though ... In the case of my 68's, it is hard to find a modern luxury car that will give you the ride quality (all modern luxury cars gravitate towards the race car suspension design, which is not exactly ideal for a descent ride on a fast freeway drive).
There was a lot of refinements over the years between 59 and 68, and my 68's are more roadable (and faster), but not as striking in terms of styling.
Yes, Imperials are different from other large Chryslers in terms of luxury appointments, and also everything is a bit thicker (or may be a lot thicker) and heavy-duty. There was always a design continuity from the "lesser" Chryslers, which was good because many of the developments in engines, suspensions, transmissions, were carried over rather than having to start from scratch.
You have a lot of work to do, as Imperials tend to be complex cars. Best way is to do a "rolling restoration". Get the car functioning, and driving, and that will give you motivation to continue the cosmetic restoration.
You will find that your car has good speed, ride, and handling, compared to any car luxury of its day. The brakes are always going to be troublesome though ... In the case of my 68's, it is hard to find a modern luxury car that will give you the ride quality (all modern luxury cars gravitate towards the race car suspension design, which is not exactly ideal for a descent ride on a fast freeway drive).
There was a lot of refinements over the years between 59 and 68, and my 68's are more roadable (and faster), but not as striking in terms of styling.
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