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For Sale: 1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CROWN COUPE - $19,900 - Stone Mountain, GA
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL for sale by owner - Stone Mountain, GA - craigslist
Seller's Description:
1962 IMPERIAL CROWN COUPE…only 1,010 produced! 1-OWNER FOR 27+ YEARS. RECEIPTS FOR OVER $40,000 IN RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE,
GENERAL BACKGROUND…Virgil Exner created the famed “Forward Look” that launched Chrysler into the leading position in styling in the 1950s. The body of this 1962 Imperial is the very last of his styling efforts for the marque, and it continued just one more year into 1963, albeit with the iconic “Gunsight” tail lamps removed. This was no “Chrysler” IMPERIAL…it was – simply and exclusively - “IMPERIAL”. Far fewer Imperials were made than either of its rivals…so it was more exclusive “in the day” and is more exclusive today.
THIS CAR’S UNIQUE HISTORY
The owner of this car was a very discerning collector of eclectic taste. Among the dozens of classics he owned over the years – including Ferrari, Rolls Royce, and a Porsche 911 Turbo – was this stunning Imperial. It was purchased in 1997. There are dozens upon dozens of pages of material related to the car, including documentation of over $40,000 invested over the years.
The car is fun to drive, and people are literally stunned to see it. It seems that most any other 1960s car is commonplace compared to this Imperial with its classic-era styled headlamps and elegantly mounted “Gunsight” tail lamps…never again to be seen on any car. Ever mindful of performance, Imperial announced a new transmission for 1962 with the highest “breakaway” ratio in the fine car field. And just as Imperial first introduced in 1957, the car has the famed Torsion-Bar Suspension which coordinates the front and rear suspension for the best controlled luxury ride in the industry.
VERY HIGHLY OPTIONED: The car is impressively optioned, including Factory-installed Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Front Seat, Touch-Tuner Power Tuning Radio, and Remote-Control Driver’s Side Mirror.
NOTE: See “Operationals” section below for operating status of these factory optioned accessories.
OPERATIONALS
The car starts readily and drives nicely (be sure to see the 3 YouTube videos via links below). Power Steering and Power Brakes were standard and make the car easy to drive. It is primarily a boulevard cruiser sort of car. The Factory Air-Conditioning was restored with the replacement of many components including a new modern-design compressor and was converted to modern refrigerant but is currently not cooling. The compressor engages, but no cold air. A re-charge may bring it back to life for a season or two. In one of the pictures and in one of the videos, you will note that the retractable A/C vents on top of the dash are now held open with the aid of some toothpicks. Without them, the 62-year-old vents are just a bit too tired to stay open!
Items tested at time of photo-session and found to be WORKING: all exterior lights/brake lights/directionals (except front passenger side indication)/reverse light, Wipers, Horn, Lighter, All Gauges except Fuel, most window functions (see section below), Dash Panel Courtesy/Map light (above Radio), and Dome Light (but only when manually switched on – not when door opens), Remote Control (cable) Driver’s Mirror, and Parking Brake & Indicator Light..
Items tested at time of photo-session and found NOT WORKING: Factory Air-Conditioning (has many new components – could just need recharging to work for a season or two as noted above), Power Seat (motor runs – but no seat movement, Factory Radio, Ashtray Electronic Radio, Power Antenna, Rear Air Fan
Not Tested: Windshield Washer
POWER WINDOWS REPORT
There are six Power Windows. The power vent Windows and front windows on both sides work well (though the driver’s switch for the passenger side front window is inoperative, the passenger’s switch DOES work. The rear quarter windows technically do operate, BUT they are very slow and bind. We got them almost all the way down for the video session but had to work hard to “wiggle” them back up while under power. It is NOT recommended that you attempt to use the rear side windows without investigating why they are binding. It is likely that the gears/tracks need cleaning and re-lubing.
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL for sale by owner - Stone Mountain, GA - craigslist
Seller's Description:
1962 IMPERIAL CROWN COUPE…only 1,010 produced! 1-OWNER FOR 27+ YEARS. RECEIPTS FOR OVER $40,000 IN RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE,
GENERAL BACKGROUND…Virgil Exner created the famed “Forward Look” that launched Chrysler into the leading position in styling in the 1950s. The body of this 1962 Imperial is the very last of his styling efforts for the marque, and it continued just one more year into 1963, albeit with the iconic “Gunsight” tail lamps removed. This was no “Chrysler” IMPERIAL…it was – simply and exclusively - “IMPERIAL”. Far fewer Imperials were made than either of its rivals…so it was more exclusive “in the day” and is more exclusive today.
THIS CAR’S UNIQUE HISTORY
The owner of this car was a very discerning collector of eclectic taste. Among the dozens of classics he owned over the years – including Ferrari, Rolls Royce, and a Porsche 911 Turbo – was this stunning Imperial. It was purchased in 1997. There are dozens upon dozens of pages of material related to the car, including documentation of over $40,000 invested over the years.
The car is fun to drive, and people are literally stunned to see it. It seems that most any other 1960s car is commonplace compared to this Imperial with its classic-era styled headlamps and elegantly mounted “Gunsight” tail lamps…never again to be seen on any car. Ever mindful of performance, Imperial announced a new transmission for 1962 with the highest “breakaway” ratio in the fine car field. And just as Imperial first introduced in 1957, the car has the famed Torsion-Bar Suspension which coordinates the front and rear suspension for the best controlled luxury ride in the industry.
VERY HIGHLY OPTIONED: The car is impressively optioned, including Factory-installed Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Front Seat, Touch-Tuner Power Tuning Radio, and Remote-Control Driver’s Side Mirror.
NOTE: See “Operationals” section below for operating status of these factory optioned accessories.
OPERATIONALS
The car starts readily and drives nicely (be sure to see the 3 YouTube videos via links below). Power Steering and Power Brakes were standard and make the car easy to drive. It is primarily a boulevard cruiser sort of car. The Factory Air-Conditioning was restored with the replacement of many components including a new modern-design compressor and was converted to modern refrigerant but is currently not cooling. The compressor engages, but no cold air. A re-charge may bring it back to life for a season or two. In one of the pictures and in one of the videos, you will note that the retractable A/C vents on top of the dash are now held open with the aid of some toothpicks. Without them, the 62-year-old vents are just a bit too tired to stay open!
Items tested at time of photo-session and found to be WORKING: all exterior lights/brake lights/directionals (except front passenger side indication)/reverse light, Wipers, Horn, Lighter, All Gauges except Fuel, most window functions (see section below), Dash Panel Courtesy/Map light (above Radio), and Dome Light (but only when manually switched on – not when door opens), Remote Control (cable) Driver’s Mirror, and Parking Brake & Indicator Light..
Items tested at time of photo-session and found NOT WORKING: Factory Air-Conditioning (has many new components – could just need recharging to work for a season or two as noted above), Power Seat (motor runs – but no seat movement, Factory Radio, Ashtray Electronic Radio, Power Antenna, Rear Air Fan
Not Tested: Windshield Washer
POWER WINDOWS REPORT
There are six Power Windows. The power vent Windows and front windows on both sides work well (though the driver’s switch for the passenger side front window is inoperative, the passenger’s switch DOES work. The rear quarter windows technically do operate, BUT they are very slow and bind. We got them almost all the way down for the video session but had to work hard to “wiggle” them back up while under power. It is NOT recommended that you attempt to use the rear side windows without investigating why they are binding. It is likely that the gears/tracks need cleaning and re-lubing.
