For Sale 1969 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limo - $80000

[67newport]

not mine
1969 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limo

1969 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limo (one of six)
Used by Bob Hope

1969 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limo
VIN #YM41K9C145568
106,000 miles

This Limousine is one of six built by Armbruster-Stageway Coach Builders in 1969. This one was commissioned by Chrysler Corporation for Bob Hope's use during the year he was filming commercials in Hollywood for Chrysler Corporation. This limo transported Mr. Hope from Palm Springs to Los Angeles and back on the days he was filming. After the years contract was fulfilled, this limo was sold to Barker Motors a Chrysler dealer, in Eugene, Oregon. It was purchased from Barker's in 1980 by John Case and was used in his limousine company (Classic Chauffer) in Oregon from 1980 until 1983.

The car has been maintained to a hight standard and is great condition. Kept in heated storage since 1980. The car is very well preserved. The interior is a time capsule with no rips or tears in the upholstery. The mechanics on this car are very solid, the floors are great with no corrosion. There are some paint blemishes on the hood. This car is stunning to stand in front of and makes a statement anywhere it goes.

The six limousines built by Armbruster were 30 inch stretches. they have glass dividers, rear facing companion seats behind the divider, center bar console with a decanter and six glasses, rear radio and heat/air controls. These Imperial Limousines are extremely rare and a great addition to any collection. Classic style $80,000.00

 

[75LandYacht]

STILL?? She’s gonna be 4 sale for a LONG time..

 

[polara71]

Unbelievable , a long long time.

 

[azblackhemi]

Yeah but the price came down from 100G's. It's a bargain now!

 

[LeBaron1973]

Would have been better selling it around the time Bob died, not many younger folks would know about him.

Apart from which, 80k seems expensive for such a vehicle.

 

[Xenon]

Albert Einstein is widely credited with saying,
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.”

This has been listed a few times and at the current price.......
Guess the person is insane.... And they still have the car...
Kinda says something,, huh ....

Additionally.......
The statement of:
"It was purchased from Barker's in 1980 by John Case and was used in his limousine company (Classic Chauffer) in Oregon from 1980 until 1983.

The car has been maintained to a hight standard and is great condition. Kept in heated storage since 1980. "

Which was it.. Used till 1983...
Or stored in heated garage since 1980....

 

[CBODY67]

Is the fact that it's tied to Bob Hope worth an additional $72K? No matter how good the maintenance, it needs more "rebuilding" than might be suspected?

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[Zymurgy]

Ever since I was a kid, I thought it would be cool to have an old limo. Now owning a C-body and the restrictions of storage, I realize where and the hell would I keep a limo inside.

I would never spend even remotely that much money on any car, but I the whole limo desire is gone, for me. I now would much rather have the stock length of any car instead of the limo.

As far a Bob Hope value, it is a zero percent increase, even if he actually owned it, and I like Bob Hope. Now a car I would really like, associated with Bob Hope, was a loaded slab Town & County. The movie name escapes me, but he was in hiding with a boat load of kids, thus the need for the big wagon.

 

[CBODY67]

I concur with the storage space issues! Can't leave something like that outside unless it's waiting for a customer.

A friend got the itch for a Buick limo, or a "funeral car". He went to a friend who was a dealer of such used funeral cars in Dallas. What he found is probably a very rare car, a '88 (or so) Buick LeSabre with 6 side doors. The body lines of the car make it look "right". Being fwd, no drivetrain issues. Nicely done, but not "a Cadillac", so it was probably shunned, which might relate to its low miles and very good condition.

An issue came when the a/c system needed some charging. Most shops ran backwards, not having any literature on that particular system. Although, if they'd looked at it, probably with nothing really different than a then-current Chevy Suburban (the National Car of Texas in prior years). So he had some issues ever getting anybody to troubleshoot it. They alluded to partial disassembly of the system/car to get to it, meaning $$$$, which also meant they didn't want it in their shop. He finally found a shop to look at it and replaced an expansion valve or similar. And it was not nearly as long or customized as the Imperial in question.

This Imperial might have been converted by a known entity, but with no real knowledge of what I'll term "support systems" and such, it can quickly become a money pit. Hopefully, they designed those systems well, installed them well, with quality items of the time, AND in such a way that they can be easily repaired should that become necessary.

The other issues would be continued body integrity on a unit-body vehicle. PLUS what to do to repair any developing issues!

In this case, the LeSabre and similar Town Cars of that era lengthened the body shell to accommodate an extra front bench seat and another rear door to the existing structure. Pretty easy to do compared to some where the seats are along the sides of the vehicle, for more people capacity and better social interaction.

As neat as this Imperial limo (or ANY long wheelbase vehicle) might be to have, when the reality of how to use it as it was designed to be used sets in, plus any later maintenance issues, the perceived joys of "Look what I've got" can quickly fade. Hopefully it will find a willing home for its future days! Then, as NOW, a distinctive limo for the discerning owner/customer. Not a cookie-cutter Lincoln, SUV, or Pink Hummer!

CBODY67