For Sale 77' Imperial Hearse in Germany
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Thank you for posting... I put up 20 more of the pictures for posterity.
I saw one for sale in the 1980's in Pittsburgh, I think that one was a New Yorker body and was built in the American style with the rear doors still functioning... and I think stretched.
As a person who kinda likes professional cars, and thinks a hearse would make a great station wagon like car, I'm excited to see this one. I couldn't buy one if it showed up on my street for $2500 right now... but... well I might find a way if that happened.
Corrections I see, this one by all appearances is built from a 1975 (last year) Imperial. The front turn signal lenses are incorrect (no eagle)... the may have been legally listed as a 1977 if the body company used a unsold car and then issued a certificate of origin showing it's completion for the 1977 model year.
Perhaps an expert, like @Mr C will weigh in...
I don't read German, so the ad may as well be Greek AFAIAC.
One BIG question... is the bare steel valve cover some kind of style I don't know about... seems a shame on such a nice car.
Chryslerdude
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Wow man.. Not that this Imperial makes me WANT to die, but I'd be a lot less stressed about the whole thing, if I knew that my last journey would be in this fine machine !
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It might be a 75 Imperial.
Was shipped new back in the day to Belgium where it got converted.
They did a lot of Mopar conversions from the 50s on for graveyards.
They are all 4-door cars which got converted by handcraft. Usually used in Belgium/Netherlands (they seemed to have more Plymouth Furys though).
Car belonged to a collector in NL who sold a part of his collection (15 Imperials) to the dealer advertising it now
Carsten
Was shipped new back in the day to Belgium where it got converted.
They did a lot of Mopar conversions from the 50s on for graveyards.
They are all 4-door cars which got converted by handcraft. Usually used in Belgium/Netherlands (they seemed to have more Plymouth Furys though).
Car belonged to a collector in NL who sold a part of his collection (15 Imperials) to the dealer advertising it now
Carsten
It has the right dash pad to be a 74/75... others don't have the wood tone insert. The way these get built, I believe it wouldn't be uncommon for the final date of manufacturing (body company) to be a year or two later. In reality, the hardest work to change this from the 74/75 Imperial to a New Yorker (and vise versa) would be the rear side markers ... everything else bolts on.
polara71
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That is impressive, perhaps my last chance to ride in a formal.
Carmine
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Very nice car, and that would be a great last ride... although I might sit up just to ask "why in the f**k does a hease need body side molding? Are we going to the supermarket on the way to the cemetery? ", then I'd lie back down.
Could be a 77 NY'er with a 75 Imp header and hood ornament. Definite export or Canadian car with the metric Speedo. I believe the VIN will probably show a 1975 build date so it would be an original Imperial converted overseas to a hearse by some custom coachbuilder.
78Brougham
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Hey Jeff, just imagine all the parts you could throw in the back of that when you're on one of your junk yard cruises!
75LandYacht
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That’s freaking gorgeous!!! Looks like they’re asking 17,000.00 Euros or $20,000.00 since I don’t read German I don’t know if that’s asking price or a starting price.. either way, stunning car..
Chryslerdude
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The 17.950 € (21.000 USD) is the asking price..
Ad just says, something like:
"This car is a new arrival - more info and pictures will follow shortly - for more info, pls contact us.." -
Although it looks like they skipped the info bit, and just did the (lovely) pictures
Ad just says, something like:
"This car is a new arrival - more info and pictures will follow shortly - for more info, pls contact us.." -
Although it looks like they skipped the info bit, and just did the (lovely) pictures
commando1
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I can never understand why they start with a 4 dr.when a 2 dr. makes more sense.
300rag
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They don't want the door opening to intrude on the "cargo" space??
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It appears to be a 75 Imperial that was converted. Definitely a Foreign sales car (Speedometer is biggest cue there...). Things that lead me to say Imperial instead of an "Imperialized" NYB:Thank you for posting... I put up 20 more of the pictures for posterity.
I saw one for sale in the 1980's in Pittsburgh, I think that one was a New Yorker body and was built in the American style with the rear doors still functioning... and I think stretched.
As a person who kinda likes professional cars, and thinks a hearse would make a great station wagon like car, I'm excited to see this one. I couldn't buy one if it showed up on my street for $2500 right now... but... well I might find a way if that happened.
Corrections I see, this one by all appearances is built from a 1975 (last year) Imperial. The front turn signal lenses are incorrect (no eagle)... the may have been legally listed as a 1977 if the body company used a unsold car and then issued a certificate of origin showing it's completion for the 1977 model year.
Perhaps an expert, like @Mr C will weigh in...
I don't read German, so the ad may as well be Greek AFAIAC.
One BIG question... is the bare steel valve cover some kind of style I don't know about... seems a shame on such a nice car.
Proper Imperial Dash, steering Wheel, dual power seats (Most NYBs were only drivers side). Car has Electronic Ignition that looks right...an NYB would have a de-Lean Burned arrangement. AutotempII (All Imperials were ATC only). Quarter side maker shields are correctly placed.
The only flaw is the front turn signal lenses that Cantflip mentioned. I think it more likely that NYB lenses were put on an Imperial than all the other things done properly to an NYB.
All of this leads me to believe that it was a 75 Imperial imported to Europe and then converted in 77.
As I said a look at the data plaque would tell all.
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3C's & a D?
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I have never seen a two door hearse! That is sweet. The first thing that comes to mind is how did they make those quarter, or more like half panels?
3C's & a D?
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A four door is more functional. While the final exit is always out the back, from the hospital, morgue, funeral home, it may be more practical or easier to load from the side. My first car was a '69 Cadillac hearse built by Miller Meteor. It was a "manual" meaning the rear doors open "suicide" style revealing a huge opening and they use a coupe bench seat that folds forward. They covered the seat backs with stainless steel and they bore many scrapes. Non "manual" hearses are rear load only and are the majority by far.
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