1963 Chrysler Imperial

Coupe

413

Automatic

9233240112

Clear

Gasoline

Hi, There! This Imperial is up for auction again due to a bidder who had a change of heart. Please! Do not bid unless you can complete the transaction and get the car! It is currently at a storage lot and I am paying rent! This car has to go! It must be picked up within 2 weeks of the auction's end. I'm sure someone out there can use or restore it. While I feel very confident that the motor runs, I no longer have access to work on it. I turned the motor over the other day and noticed shortly thereafter that the keys were missing. I had put them on a very nice vintage "Imperial" key fob for the new owner and have to believe that someone walked off with it (with keys still on it!) Obviously the new owner will have to get new keys made. Sorry, but beyond my control. The good news is the tow truck driver was able to get underneath the car and put it into neutral by hand, meaning it can be towed from the front. This is a no reserve auction for a very rare 2 door Crown Coupe...meet "Tank", so named by my girlfriend many years ago. I have owned this car for 14 years. I was doing a driving/resto on it until the local maintenance people broke the Park lever while trying to move it. In the 6 years that have followed, rust and time have taken their toll. It is time to let it go to someone who can give it the time and money that it needs. There are extensive rust issues and the brake lines have rusted away. The gas tank has holes and will need to be repaired. There are some positives- the large center bearing for the driveshaft has been replaced and the glass is all good. The radio was rebuilt although the signal-seeking portion couldn't be fixed and the sun has eaten the speakers. The deck lid is in pretty good shape. I will also be including a very nice Flite Sweep deck lid minus the trim. This alone is worth $200. I will also include a pair of workable stainless steel rocker panel trim pieces. The previous owner said that the motor was rebuilt and that the hood got damaged during removal. The engine always ran very well and I have made a point of turning it over every few months. I have no proof that the rebuild ever occurred. The A/C never did blow cold, but goes on. I'm sure it needs a complete overhaul. Inside the trunk there are many trim pieces and a good pair of driver side hinges for the door...now the negatives- the rust is everywhere and will require a very talented person with many years experience. The title says 1967 due to a clerical error; the VIN is clearly for a '63...not a big deal, but I thought I'd mention it. There is no jack but there is a spare. I would like to find someone who can give this special Mopar a home and bring it back to its former glory; it is an original black car and had the rich metallic red interior Chrysler was famous for... the door armrests are gone but the existing seats are usable.. . I'm sure I've forgotten many things so please don't hesitate to ask questions. Thanks for looking! This will be one of those situations where only a Chrysler lover with an appreciation for posterity will get involved; according to "Cars and Parts" magazine some years ago, there were only 17 registered! In closing I'd like to emphasize that it worth twice in parts what the opening bid is! Bid to win, because, again, it has to go! Good Luck!