1964 Chrysler Imperial

Crown Four door

413 V8

Push button selector automatic

Clear

This is an amazingly solid, beautifully running automobile that has never been restored or molested. The car has 74,595 original miles and has always been garaged. The engine and all mechanical components have been well maintained and everything is fully operational. The car is currently licensed in Texas and is roadworthy to drive anywhere. There are a few very minor imperfections on the body and paint but the chrome is beautiful, the car shows very well and is in remarkable condition for a nearly fifty year old car. For about fifteen years, beginning in 1955, The Imperial was a seperate, stand alone division of Chrysler and it was Chrysler's intent that Imperial become the Rolls Royce of American automobiles. Consequently, the Imperials of this period are magnificent automobiles and were of a quality and craftsmanship over and above any other American make. They did things like applying nine coats of paint, hand rubbed between each coat and the cars were largely hand assembled. While the resulting cars were incredible, they were also very expensive and the American marketplace was largely unappreciative resulting in lackluster sales and limited production. One interesting result of the incredilbly solid construction of these cars is that the 60's Imperials are the only car that has ever been banned by NASCAR from participation in demolition derbies due to the overwhelming advantage they enjoyed. The 1964 Imperial design was the result of Chrysler Corp hiring away Elwood Engel from Ford. Engel was responsible for the redesign of the Lincoln Continental in 1961 and there is a resemblence between the Imperials, beginning in 1964,and the early 60's Lincoln. 1964 is the last year for the push button transmissions. This car gets lots of attention everywhere we go but, I think the most fun occurs when we use valet parking and the guy slides into the driver's seat, looks on the steering column then down on the floor, then looks up at us with the most bewildered look because he has no idea how to put the car in gear. The interior of the car shows some wear but is in very good condition and is quite comfortable. I have included in the photos a close up of the gear selector, the crown emblem on the dashboard, eagle emblem on the steering wheel, and the very unique armrest glove compartments that are on the doors. The original color names for the car are, exterior, "Dune Beige" and the interior is a leather/cloth combination which is Dark green leather with beige cloth. This is truly a magnificent car and I hate to part with it but I have two other 60's Imperials so one of them has got to go.