When I was only 9 years old my wonderful Dad took me when he went to take delivery of a brand new 1964, Imperial Crown Coupe, that was a met. turquoise, black vinyl roof made with a long grain type material and the softest black leather interior I’ve ever felt. Powered by the quietest 413 V8!
Front end makes me smile. Beautiful car from front to rear. 1964 was a very good year for Imperial, they produced and sold about 10,000 more cars than usual.
My Dad had a plumb all white interior Crown 2 door hardtop. The day we traded in for a 1970 Imperial we were sorry. It was an awesome car. It owned the road, excellerated slow but once it reached 65 plus mph, it was like soaring on a cloud. 54 years later and still etched in our memories. They don't make them like that anymore. It was a dream lived.
You drive that car and own the entire area around it, close as you can get to rolling real estate. The world becomes a panoramic view of your domain, God Bless America, where anyone can be a king, of himself.
Chrysler Plymouth. Chrysler Dodge. Chrysler DeSoto. Chrysler Dodge Truck. Chrysler Chrysler These cars are not known by the corporate name. They are known by their individual Division names. Starting in 1955, the same was true of Imperial. It became it's own division. From Wikipedia: "For the 1955 model year, the Imperial was launched and registered as a separate marque (make), apart from the Chrysler brand. It was a product of the new Imperial Division of Chrysler Corporation, meaning that the Imperial would be a make and division unto itself, and not bear the Chrysler name.[1][4] Chrysler Corporation sent notices to all state licensing agencies in the then-48 states that the Imperial, beginning in 1955, would no longer be registered as a Chrysler, but as a separate make ."
Beautiful car! I would love to have this one but alas, no extra room right now. However it is not a Chrysler. It is an Imperial Crown Convertible. The Crown was Imperial's entry level series for 1964 with the Le Baron being the top. If the title lists it as a Chrysler it has been erroneously issued and should be corrected. Thanks for making this video, such a treat to see a beauty like this one !
196r4 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL.... I said that just to get you guys pissed off. Chrysler Imperial was simply Imperial from 1955 to 1966. The '67 restyle made them a longer, fancier New Yorker and, once again they were CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
Once IMPERIAL became a SEPARATE MAKE, The NEW YORKER became the top-of-the-line Chrysler...and IMPERIAL, as a new make, got it's OWN models : THE CUSTOM, THE CROWN, AND THE LeBARON. CHRYSLER, as a make , was a medium-priced car, and it's market competitors were traditionally MERCURY and BUICK. IMPERIAL was a high-priced car, and always competed against CADILLAC and LINCOLN. The Chrysler name always CHEAPENED The Imperial...so, it was decided to SPLIT the Imperial into it's OWN MAKE IN 1955 .
The correct name of this car is the IMPERIAL Crown Convertible. The "MAKE" is IMPERIAL. The "MODEL" is "CROWN". This car is not a "Chrysler"....nor was it advertised , or VINed as one. IMPERIAL was spun off of the Chrysler Division , and was registered as it's OWN MAKE and DIVISION in 1955. From Wikipedia: "Chrysler Corporation advised state licensing bureaus that beginning in 1955, the Imperial was to be registered as a separate make, APART from the Chrysler brand. It was an attempt to compete directly with GM's Cadillac and Ford's Lincoln distinct luxury-focused marques. Frequently and erroneously referred to as the "Chrysler Imperial", the cars had no "Chrysler" badging anywhere on them, and were a separate, distinct marque, just as Lincoln and Cadillac were for Ford and GM." Wanna know if the Imperial is a Chrysler or not ? check the VIN numbers. All of the five Chrysler Corporation makes....indeed ALL cars, carry a ''make" designation code in their VIN numbers. Plymouth's was "P". Dodge's was "D" . De Soto's was "S"....and Chrysler's was "C". and IMPERIAL'S was "Y". All Chrysler models (New Yorker, 300, Newport, Windsor, ETC.) carried a "C" make code. All IMPERIAL models (Custom, Crown, Le Baron, ) had a "Y" make code. If the IMPERIAL was a "Chrysler", It too, would have had a "C" make code . But it did NOT. Thus, it was NOT a Chrysler, but a SEPARATE MAKE
@@boatops ALL Chrysler Corporation Divisions carried the Pentastar logo on their cars ...and keys . That didn't make them all Chryslers. (1) www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Marque/index.htm (2) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_(automobile)#First_generation_(1955%E2%80%931956):_A_separate_make
If memory serves, this should be a third generation Imperial. If we start from 1955 when the Imp. was spun off as its own division. The 1955-56, gen 1, the 1957-63, gen 2 and 1964, the all new redesign began gen. 3.
@Marshall L Smith, Imperial was a different division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1955 to 1975! And they did have their own plant from 1957 (I think) until 1966 but they weren't sure how to market the Imperial as a separate entity and the lack of sales deemed the separate production plant too expensive to sustain! Even the 1956 to 1960 Lincoln and Continental were two different divisions back then but alot of people still call them Lincoln Continental in those years!
Too bad that in knowledgable hands have been let loose on this rare car, which incidentally is an IMPERIAL and not a Chrysler Imperial. Incorrect tyres, incorrect coachline (the 1964s did not have them) and a very poorly redone interior: incorrectly two-toned, and with substandard and incorrect hide. His typical of car dealers.
Hmmm, a car that does not have a computer telling you.... how to drive, brake, etc. Actual steel making up the build of the car, not a bunch of plastic, What a concept, imagine that...
Ahhh, who gives a shit. Lincoln was a Ford product, Cadillac was a General Motors product, and Imperial was a Chrysler product. When I rode in my Dad's Lincolns, Imperials, and Cadillacs I didnt say "Gee, I'm not riding in a GM, Ford, or Chrysler product, because my shit doesn't stink!" Who gives a fuck.
When I was only 9 years old my wonderful Dad took me when he went to take delivery of a brand new 1964, Imperial Crown Coupe, that was a met. turquoise, black vinyl roof made with a long grain type material and the softest black leather interior I’ve ever felt. Powered by the quietest 413 V8!
Front end makes me smile. Beautiful car from front to rear. 1964 was a very good year for Imperial, they produced and sold about 10,000 more cars than usual.
My dad had one red and white rag top 66
We loved going out on a drive in the back
I would like to buy one to bring back happy memories
My Dad had a plumb all white interior Crown 2 door hardtop. The day we traded in for a 1970 Imperial we were sorry. It was an awesome car. It owned the road, excellerated slow but once it reached 65 plus mph, it was like soaring on a cloud. 54 years later and still etched in our memories. They don't make them like that anymore. It was a dream lived.
Perfect for a Sunday drive on a peaceful road.
its a good driver for high speed to
You drive that car and own the entire area around it, close as you can get to rolling real estate. The world becomes a panoramic view of your domain, God Bless America, where anyone can be a king, of himself.
I will forever respect its girth!
I believe Mr. Drysdale drove one of these in Beverly Hills!
To bad they aren't made any more . They were a beautiful car back in the day .
Bob Shaw they have a 2006 concept
Beautiful car. Love that dark red color. Very much a classic, manly color. Impy was the champion over Caddy and Linky.
You are correct, but it was still a division of the Chrysler corp. Sort of like Oldsmobile/Pontiac/Chevrolet being a part of GM.
Chrysler Plymouth. Chrysler Dodge. Chrysler DeSoto. Chrysler Dodge
Truck. Chrysler Chrysler
These cars are not known by the corporate name. They are known by their
individual Division names. Starting in 1955, the same was true of
Imperial. It became it's own division.
From Wikipedia:
"For the 1955 model year, the Imperial was launched and registered as a
separate marque (make), apart from the Chrysler brand. It was a product
of the new Imperial Division of Chrysler Corporation, meaning that the
Imperial would be a make and division unto itself, and not bear the
Chrysler name.[1][4]
Chrysler Corporation sent notices to all state licensing agencies in
the then-48 states that the Imperial, beginning in 1955, would no longer
be registered as a Chrysler, but as a separate make ."
One badass beautiful hunk of car
Great car, beautiful colors, incredible interior... but pleeeaase do something about that snare drum!
I like the 1966 model the best.
What a nifty car!
I believe this is considered one of the largest cars ever made.
with a single reservoir drum brake system!!
If not the heaviest! Actually band from demo derbies! Due to their solid nature.
@Jim McCracken dam auto correct!
Beautiful car! I would love to have this one but alas, no extra room right now. However it is not a Chrysler. It is an Imperial Crown Convertible. The Crown was Imperial's entry level series for 1964 with the Le Baron being the top. If the title lists it as a Chrysler it has been erroneously issued and should be corrected. Thanks for making this video, such a treat to see a beauty like this one !
Absolutely CORRECT !!
Imperial, *BY* Chrysler.
196r4 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL....
I said that just to get you guys pissed off. Chrysler Imperial was simply Imperial from 1955 to 1966. The '67 restyle made them a longer, fancier New Yorker and, once again they were CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
Do you have any Ford Lincolns or GM Buicks for sale?!?
Chrysler Imperial existed for Model years 1926-1954, 1989-1993. Imperial a division of Chrysler Corporation existed from 1954 to 1975.
you forgot the 1981-1983
@@chrisxaf1237 Yes...the 1981-83 IMPERIAL were ALSO NOT Chryslers.
Once IMPERIAL became a SEPARATE MAKE, The NEW YORKER became the top-of-the-line Chrysler...and IMPERIAL, as a new make, got it's OWN models : THE CUSTOM, THE CROWN, AND THE LeBARON. CHRYSLER, as a make , was a medium-priced car, and it's market competitors were traditionally MERCURY and BUICK. IMPERIAL was a high-priced car, and always competed against CADILLAC and LINCOLN. The Chrysler name always CHEAPENED The Imperial...so, it was decided to SPLIT the Imperial into it's OWN MAKE IN 1955 .
Nice but the 65' is my favorite and one of my all time favorite Luxury car styling from that era.
A beauty!
You guys should see this car now!!!!
That seems like a fair price; the car is in pretty good condition.
looking at the tires, all I can say is "Armorall is your friend".
It’s an IMPERIAL! It’s not a “Chrysler Imperial”!
The correct name of this car is the IMPERIAL Crown Convertible.
The "MAKE" is IMPERIAL. The "MODEL" is "CROWN".
This car is not a "Chrysler"....nor was it advertised , or VINed as one.
IMPERIAL was spun off of the Chrysler Division , and was registered as it's OWN MAKE and DIVISION in 1955.
From Wikipedia:
"Chrysler Corporation advised state licensing bureaus that beginning in 1955, the Imperial was to be registered as a separate make, APART from the Chrysler brand. It was an attempt to compete directly with GM's Cadillac and Ford's Lincoln distinct luxury-focused marques. Frequently and erroneously referred to as the "Chrysler Imperial", the cars had no "Chrysler" badging anywhere on them, and were a separate, distinct marque, just as Lincoln and Cadillac were for Ford and GM."
Wanna know if the Imperial is a Chrysler or not ? check the VIN numbers.
All of the five Chrysler Corporation makes....indeed ALL cars, carry a ''make" designation code in their VIN numbers.
Plymouth's was "P". Dodge's was "D" . De Soto's was "S"....and Chrysler's was "C". and IMPERIAL'S was "Y".
All Chrysler models (New Yorker, 300, Newport, Windsor, ETC.) carried a "C" make code.
All IMPERIAL models (Custom, Crown, Le Baron, ) had a "Y" make code.
If the IMPERIAL was a "Chrysler", It too, would have had a "C" make code . But it did NOT.
Thus, it was NOT a Chrysler, but a SEPARATE MAKE
did it use the chrysler emblem on it's keys?
It did have the Chrysler pentastar on the bottom left of the front fenders (as well on the other Mopars).
@@vividwatch47 The Pentastar was only applied to Imperials' right (passenger) side front fender.
@@boatops ALL Chrysler Corporation Divisions carried the Pentastar logo on their cars ...and keys . That didn't make them all Chryslers. (1) www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Marque/index.htm
(2) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_(automobile)#First_generation_(1955%E2%80%931956):_A_separate_make
If memory serves, this should be a third generation Imperial. If we start from 1955 when the Imp. was spun off as its own division. The 1955-56, gen 1, the 1957-63, gen 2 and 1964, the all new redesign began gen. 3.
What’s the trans Imperial had its own I know. It’s late and I’m well read today
Do you have any 1964 Ford Lincoln convertibles or 1964 General Motors Cadillac convertibles for sale!
You know the imperial was a big seller
What a boat! I stead of a map in the glove box there are charts!!
It's perfect for a cruise, that's for sure!
All Aboard!
The music is an obnoxious distraction
$22,995
Now run up the rpm s and slam it into drive. The steel components in the trans will not let you down
Awesome Car!
I wonder what it sold for?
"Another challenge for the Green Hornet!!" Not the Black Beauty but still a beauty, nevertheless 👍
Beautiful...
Beautiful.. How much?
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The "Chrysler" name is NOWHERE on this car !! Do you know WHY ??
Because it's NOT a "Chrysler" !! The "Chrysler" Imperial was DISCONTINUED in 1954 !!
The Chrysler star logo is on the front fenders under the name Imperial name.
It was on all the Mopars for '64.
@@tonyd9455, Imperial was Chryslers top make, not model from 1955 to 1975! A different division of the Chrysler Corporation!
@Marshall L Smith, do you call them Ford Lincoln and General Motors Cadillac!
@Marshall L Smith, Imperial was a different division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1955 to 1975! And they did have their own plant from 1957 (I think) until 1966 but they weren't sure how to market the Imperial as a separate entity and the lack of sales deemed the separate production plant too expensive to sustain! Even the 1956 to 1960 Lincoln and Continental were two different divisions back then but alot of people still call them Lincoln Continental in those years!
I believe a 64 imperial cost more at the time than a rolls Royce
WHY DO YOU PEOPLE insist on painting these cars red ?
Red is what you would paint a Plymouth Valiant... not a Chrysler Imperial
That rear fender has to be at least 10 feet long.
I notice you mentioned Lincoln, not Ford Lincoln. This car is an Imperial.
Made by Ford!
@@nocommentnoname1111, a Ford Lincoln and a General Motors Cadillac!
Snazzy.
And what's with that cover with the big w or m? Cheesy. I would feel like the biggest dork driving that around, but it is clean.
no prob......just continue being a ditship.............
Too bad that in knowledgable hands have been let loose on this rare car, which incidentally is an IMPERIAL and not a Chrysler Imperial. Incorrect tyres, incorrect coachline (the 1964s did not have them) and a very poorly redone interior: incorrectly two-toned, and with substandard and incorrect hide. His typical of car dealers.
The things we use to make. SMH
Hmmm, a car that does not have a computer telling you.... how to drive, brake, etc. Actual steel making up the build of the car, not a bunch of plastic, What a concept, imagine that...
That was a bargain.
Someone buy this for me please
I M P E R I A L .....NOT "chrysler imperial."
Ahhh, who gives a shit. Lincoln was a Ford product, Cadillac was a General Motors product, and Imperial was a Chrysler product. When I rode in my Dad's Lincolns, Imperials, and Cadillacs I didnt say "Gee, I'm not riding in a GM, Ford, or Chrysler product, because my shit doesn't stink!" Who gives a fuck.
Torque flyte trans
This car is NOT a "Chrysler". Please stop perpetuating the lie.
williamg2552 Im a GM car but you're right. .Imperial is Imperial not Chrysler. ..
Cryco was the owner of Imperial and it bears the Cryco logo. So if it walks like a duck...
@@nocommentnoname1111, Imperial was Chryslers top make, not model from 1955 to 1975! A different division of the Chrysler Corporation!
Nice but the seats are hideous.