#589 - 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2-Door Hardtop *NO RESERVE*
From the LeMay - America’s Car Museum collection.
V8 engine
440 Cu in.
350 Horsepower
Museum Control Number: 1877
Specifications and Assessment:
Collections Review: Condition 2- Good, Complete all correct, unrestored original; B- Suitable for the museum collection. The VIN is verified. This car was built in the Detroit Jefferson Assembly plant. Although titled as a Chrysler, in this model year Imperial was a separate division. The car interior is original and in very nice displayable condition, the exterior also appears to have had minimal paint repair/respray in the original color. Tinted windows and all factory power options are found on the car. The engine is 440Cubic Inch, 350 Horsepower V8 with 3 speed automatic transmission. The car has been featured on exhibit in “Route 66: Sixties in 66”.
Heritage and collections significance:
Chrysler Corporation began producing cars in 1926, and the Imperial was the name of their top model. Chrysler Imperials were sold as Chryslers until 1955, when the Chrysler Corporation split the Imperial line into its own marque. All Imperials built between 1955 and 1983 would be marketed exclusively as Imperials, with no Chrysler branding found on the cars.
The 1968 Imperial stretched to nearly 19 feet and weighed in at 5000 pounds with prestige and luxury both in its size and well-appointed interior. All 1968 Crown models included power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, carpeting, energy-absorbing steering column, padded dash, undercoating, heater, electric clock, and remote-control outside mirror. Imperial was touted as having the best handling of the big cars in the luxury class since its maneuverability, response, braking and ride were a step ahead of competitors.
The base price when new was $5,721; total production for all Imperials in 1968 was 15,367.
From the LeMay - America’s Car Museum collection.
V8 engine
440 Cu in.
350 Horsepower
Museum Control Number: 1877
Specifications and Assessment:
Collections Review: Condition 2- Good, Complete all correct, unrestored original; B- Suitable for the museum collection. The VIN is verified. This car was built in the Detroit Jefferson Assembly plant. Although titled as a Chrysler, in this model year Imperial was a separate division. The car interior is original and in very nice displayable condition, the exterior also appears to have had minimal paint repair/respray in the original color. Tinted windows and all factory power options are found on the car. The engine is 440Cubic Inch, 350 Horsepower V8 with 3 speed automatic transmission. The car has been featured on exhibit in “Route 66: Sixties in 66”.
Heritage and collections significance:
Chrysler Corporation began producing cars in 1926, and the Imperial was the name of their top model. Chrysler Imperials were sold as Chryslers until 1955, when the Chrysler Corporation split the Imperial line into its own marque. All Imperials built between 1955 and 1983 would be marketed exclusively as Imperials, with no Chrysler branding found on the cars.
The 1968 Imperial stretched to nearly 19 feet and weighed in at 5000 pounds with prestige and luxury both in its size and well-appointed interior. All 1968 Crown models included power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, carpeting, energy-absorbing steering column, padded dash, undercoating, heater, electric clock, and remote-control outside mirror. Imperial was touted as having the best handling of the big cars in the luxury class since its maneuverability, response, braking and ride were a step ahead of competitors.
The base price when new was $5,721; total production for all Imperials in 1968 was 15,367.
From the LeMay - America’s Car Museum collection.
V8 engine
440 Cu in.
350 Horsepower
Museum Control Number: 1877
Specifications and Assessment:
Collections Review: Condition 2- Good, Complete all correct, unrestored original; B- Suitable for the museum collection. The VIN is verified. This car was built in the Detroit Jefferson Assembly plant. Although titled as a Chrysler, in this model year Imperial was a separate division. The car interior is original and in very nice displayable condition, the exterior also appears to have had minimal paint repair/respray in the original color. Tinted windows and all factory power options are found on the car. The engine is 440Cubic Inch, 350 Horsepower V8 with 3 speed automatic transmission. The car has been featured on exhibit in “Route 66: Sixties in 66”.
Heritage and collections significance:
Chrysler Corporation began producing cars in 1926, and the Imperial was the name of their top model. Chrysler Imperials were sold as Chryslers until 1955, when the Chrysler Corporation split the Imperial line into its own marque. All Imperials built between 1955 and 1983 would be marketed exclusively as Imperials, with no Chrysler branding found on the cars.
The 1968 Imperial stretched to nearly 19 feet and weighed in at 5000 pounds with prestige and luxury both in its size and well-appointed interior. All 1968 Crown models included power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, carpeting, energy-absorbing steering column, padded dash, undercoating, heater, electric clock, and remote-control outside mirror. Imperial was touted as having the best handling of the big cars in the luxury class since its maneuverability, response, braking and ride were a step ahead of competitors.
The base price when new was $5,721; total production for all Imperials in 1968 was 15,367.