1962 Chrysler imperial Convertible

1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible

Take a look at this beautiful and rare 1962 Imperial Crown Convertible brought to you by CARuso Classic Cars. Originally advertised by Imperial as America's Most Carefully Built Car with sophisticated elegance and modern design elements. each model in 1962 was as beautiful as it was unique. One of the rarest of the series was the Imperial Crown Convertible. with just 554 units ever manufactured! They continue to represent the finest of Virgil Exner's design taste and engineering imagination! They were also the last of the Imperials to be built at their own. individual production plant as Chrysler's top-of-the-line offering to affluent buyers.

This oyster white car with black leather interior and white convertible top is in very good condition with only 73. 00 original miles. the 413ci V8 engine. that was rebuilt in 2002. it produces a powerful 340 HP mated to the first time offered & very dependable A727 TorqueFlite pushbutton 3-Speed automatic transmission. Options on this example include Constant Control power steering. Total Control power brakes. power windows. power vent windows. power 6-way seat. power convertible top. remote driver side mirror. pushbutton heater controls. pushbutton AM radio with power antenna. unique Oval Steering Wheel. span >  windshield washer system. day/night rearview mirror. passenger vanity mirror. wheel lip moldings. full dash instrumentation with electroluminescent illumination. 15½ wheels with whitewall tires & stainless steel wheel covers. rear trunk light. rubber floor mats. and more! The unique attributes of the Imperial Crown are not hard to miss! The free-standing headlights. split front grill. and free-standing gun sight taillights mounted above the rear fenders are all features found only on the 1962 model. Driving this brilliant car down the road brings no disappointment!  It's a real head-turner that has won numerous awards and trophies at various New England Shows.

Current owner purchased the car in 2007 from a previous owner who had acquired it from the Wells Auto Museum in Wells. Maine. Previous owner rebuilt the engine and transmission and also replaced the convertible top.   A new boot was installed.   What else does the car need?  Currently the driver's side window control doesn't work and the car could use some very minor attention to a few scratches & scrapes on the car.   No dents are on the car.   Based on the cosmetics the car is rated a 7+ with a reserve price that reflects it very good condition. The car comes with the original owner's manual.   Don't miss out on this rare beauty!

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On Jul-02-13 at 09:20:45 PDT. seller added the following information:

Sorry the seller said that the interior is vlnyl. not leather

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