So I bought this one today.

[Samplingman]

Well I think it needs quite a bit more than nothing, for starters a ‘67 440 would be nice.

LOL, I was thinking options, like power vents. Does it have AC?

 

[Ironwolf]

Nice score Matt, Good luck with her.....
She is a Beauty for sure.....

 

[detmatt]

LOL, I was thinking options, like power vents. Does it have AC?

It does have ac, auto temp....
Power vents, power locks, am radio, standard steering column/wheel glove box vanity mirror and the M.D..

 

[BLIMP]

Nice save, congrats!

 

[Barry S]

Wow! What a fantastic buy! That's my favorite Imperial, so very glad it went to a good home.

 

[amazinblue82]

late to the party. yup what all those folks said up there.

lot to like with that one chief!

 

[78Brougham]

After going over the posts I realize in my previous post I forgot to congratulate you.

CONGRATULATIONS! She looks like she's got some good bones. Have fun that's the whole point right?

 

[Imperialist67]

Excellent - another Mobile Director has been saved...… Congrats!

 

[Mr C]

Congratulations! Nice save!

 

[70bigblockdodge]

I have a April '66 block. Too early for your late build. Besides it's busy in a 68 Charger for now.
Congrats.

 

[crv]

Nice Imperial to add to the collection. You might need those front indicator lenses you're selling for this car.
Look forward to seeing more of it.

 

[detmatt]

Nice Imperial to add to the collection. You might need those front indicator lenses you're selling for this car.
Look forward to seeing more of it.

It definitely needs a LH lense which I have several of. The right has managed to stay in good condition.
I do have an extra grille or 2 as well.

 

[david hill]

Needs lots of love, a great find w/ a highly desired interior in good condition. Is the engine free.

 

[Ripinator]

. . . Is the engine free?

No. It was $795.00

 

[commando1]

No. It was $795.00

 

[detmatt]

Needs lots of love, a great find w/ a highly desired interior in good condition. Is the engine free.

Unfortunately the engine was stuck and although they got it disassembled and put some money into repairing it, I don’t think it’s worth using. I’ll hold onto it though and make sure it stays with the car if I determine it was the original. Going by the 1 pic I have of it showing a casting date I think it might be a little early for it but we’ll see.

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

Three to six months early is not out of the ordinary Matt.

 

[detmatt]

Fender tag says may 26th and casting date on the block is 10-5-66 so that’s approaching 8 months.

 

[71Polara383]

Fender tag says may 26th and casting date on the block is 10-5-66 so that’s approaching 8 months.

Never say never with Ma Mopar.

 

[cbarge]

Fender tag typically has "Scheduled" build date.
The vehicle may or may not have been built on that exact day.
Reading an article on how the computer process was at the time,IBM cards,broadcast sheets,etc. a variance of days even weeks off was not uncommon.
May of 66 is hard to believe since the plant had to retool for the new for 67 body style.
But given the lower production of the Imps that were "carefully built" it is quite possible compared to the mass production of other Chrysler products.
Back then next year model production does not kick in til late August/early September.
Detmatt,being that early I recommend checking to see if she is a "Pilot" car for the Mobile Director package??
Who knows..maybe the 440 in it now is a warranty replacement motor when fairly new--again who knows??
Never say never with Ma Mopar,LOL!!