1966 Chrysler Imperial

CROWN Convertible

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1966 Imperial Crown Convertible For Sale $25,000 1966 Imperial Crown Convertible with Haze Green paint and black leather interior in excellent condition. This is a rare and beautiful vehicle. It is one of only 514 Chrysler produced in 1966. Current owner purchased it in 2002 when it had 66,423 original miles on it. Since 2002 owner has driven it an additional 3,354 miles – that’s approximately 373 miles per year or 31 miles per month! In 45 years this beauty has only been driven a total of 69,777 miles or 1,550 miles per year. A true weekend pleasure vehicle that has received a lot of TLC! This 1966 Imperial Crown Convertible was in excellent condition when purchased in 2002. However, the current owner has spent over $30,000 on improvements; including, new brakes, miscellaneous engine work, new transmission, miscellaneous electrical, interior refurbished, new paint and new top (see below for complete list). This vehicle looks great and drives great. Only minor things need to be done to this car in order for it to be perfect (see list below of things that could be fixed). Owner has complete record of the work he has had done on this vehicle. Elwood Engel, the designer of the popular 1961 Lincoln Continental, is the designer of this 1966 Imperial Crown Convertible. 1966 was the last year for Imperial’s separate chassis and body; the platform used on this Imperial is the same used since 1959 (D-Body). In 1967 Imperial started using a unibody construction. What this means is that this car comes in a lot of steel, both under and on top. The curb weight for this convertible is 5,295 pounds. This pure 60’s Americana convertible is pure luxury and quality. In 1966 the base Corvette convertible cost $4,084 and 17,762 were built compared to the Imperial Crown Convertible with a base price of $6,146 and only 514 built. Some have called the Imperial America’s Rolls Royce. This car will make you feel like you’re in an episode of Mad Men; or the grand marshal at the Rose Parade. The basic features of this 1966 2-door 6 passenger Imperial Crown Convertible include a 440 cubic inch V-8 with silenced air cleaner, dual exhaust and 350 horse power; TorqueFlite automatic transmission; 129” wheelbase; 227.8” overall length; 80” overall width; 50/50 front seat; 6-way power adjusted bucket seats; 100 year old Claro walnut paneling; leather interior; power windows; power steering; power top; AC; original AM radio; power antenna; parade guards for top; and much, much more. For a complete history of the 1966 Imperial Crown Convertible visit the Imperial Club on line (www.imperialclub.com). Enjoy the pictures of this wonderful automobile. Improvements Made Exterior / Paint and Body · 2007 Repaired all rust and damages · 2007 Repainted entire vehicle / Haze Green · 2007 New vinyl top Interior · 2007 New carpeting · 2007 Refinished Claro walnut paneling · 2007 New boot cover · 2007 Fixed all padding in seats · 2007 Remade well · 2007 All interior blemishes fixed / restored Engine / Mechanical · 2003 Installed disc brake conversion kit for front brakes · 2003 Fabricated spindle connector · 2003 Replaced all brake lines · 2003 New master cylinder and voltage regulator · 2004 Installed new window switches · 2004 New fan clutch · 2004 Replaced window motors · 2005 Installed new tires · 2005 Installed new upper and lower ball joints · 2005 New upper and lower control arm bushings and radius bushings on both sides · 2005 Installed new outer tie rod ends · 2005 Resurfaced both front rotors · 2005 Installed longer front wheel studs · 2005 Repacked front wheel bearings and replaced grease seals · 2005 Assembled front end components with new camber kits and hardware · 2005 Fabricated front wheel shims due to clearance of front wheels between steering linkage · 2005 Set front end alignment · 2005 Installed new brake lines and rear brake hose · 2005 Removed transmission assembly and rebuilt unit with new master kit · 2005 Complete transmission repair and installed · 2005 Flushed out cooler lines and filled with new fluid · 2005 Installed and rebuilt drive shaft with new U-joints and carrier bearing assembly · 2005 Installed new pinion seal in rear end and topped off gear oil · 2005 Installed new freeze plugs in engine · 2005 Installed new radiator assembly and upper and lower radiator hoses with clamps and filled coolant system with antifreeze and replaced cap · 2005 Installed new fuel tank and straps and refit filler neck and replaced gas cap · 2005 Sublet drive shaft, service, check, straighten and balance · 2005 Installed rear chrome accent molding · 2005 Installed new ignition cables and distributor cap with rotor · 2005 Installed new AC dryer assembly, flushed out system and converted to 134-A, installed new service ports, charged with refrigerant; and replaced both alternator belts · 2005 Installed new power steering hose · 2005 Installed new brake master cylinder assembly · 2005 Installed new carrier and pinion bearing in third member and made all adjustments · 2005 Installed new axle shaft bearings and seals; resealed unit and filled with gear oil · 2007 Installed new alternator assembly and new voltage regulator · 2007 Repaired speedometer · 2007 Installed new front brake calipers and pads; turned rotors and repacked wheel bearings Transparency / List of Items to be Fixed · Radio doesn’t work · Power antenna doesn’t work · Fuel gage doesn’t read properly · AC doesn’t work · One of the two interior back seat light fixtures missing · Scrape on one rim · Underside of flap/door on both storage pockets on interior doors has rust, probably from moisture creeping in between top and window years ago. However, doors are rust free · Couple nicks in paint which have been touched up