Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars Dallas is showcasing a 1955 Imperial Newport!
The Chrysler Imperial, introduced in 1926, was Chrysler's
top-of-the-line vehicle for much of its history. Models were
produced with the Chrysler name until 1954, and again from 1990 to
1993. The company positioned the cars as a prestige marque to rival
Cadillac, Continental, Lincoln, Duesenberg, Pierce-Arrow, Cord, and
Packard. The adjective 'Imperial' according to Webster's Dictionary
means sovereign, supreme, superior or of unusual size or
excellence. The word Imperial thus justly befits Chrysler's
highest-priced model. Exterior With the exterior bathed in green
and white, and overall still holds its shine. Chrome and trim are
very good with little to no corroding or dimpling, and overall
shiny. This holds true for the bumper's bezels, and rear high
mounted taillights. Badging is slightly worn in the color areas,
and bumper on the rear shows some corrosion and staining at the
point where the exhaust comes through it. Big steel panels, and a
wide trim spear with a rear quarter swoop is noted on both sides in
good condition. 15-inch chrome wire wheels with faux spinners in
the centers are mounted within wide whites all around. Interior A
swing of the massive doors and we are swimming in a sea of tuck and
roll, piping, and smooth white leather. The front split-bench is
mounted in a large metal base that provides power back and forth
for the driver. If the rear bench was not in this car it would be
in my living room serving as my coach, it is that plush, and it has
a pullout area rest. I also need to mention the door panels with
their white uppers in wide vertical embossed stripes, and the
lowers are a deep green with a metal thread pattern that drips
1955. Seen also are power window toggles within the door pull.
Keeping in tune with the motif, the dash is a two-tone green and
white, drivers' side in green with an instrument cluster of 2
circles. The bezels show slight corrosion but are indeed original.
The dash is beautifully sculpted in a curved form and has a large
radio speaker, a clock and Imperial in your grandmother's
handwriting badge. A white headliner above nice and tight and deep
green carpet below, and we are in 1955 luxury. Drivetrain A raise
of the hood and we are greeted with the original 331ci Hemi engine
topped with a 4-barrel carburetor. On the back is a 2-speed
automatic Powerflite transmission which throws power back to 3.54
rear gears. Drive-Ability Just sitting inside this car we are in
the lap of luxury and comfort. It started right up, idled smoothly,
and took off with lots of Hemi 4-barrel power. It's a cruiser and
provides a smooth ride. Cornering is good, and all appears to be
working on the mechanical front. VIN Decode C556966 C-Chrysler
55-1955 6966-Sequential Unit Number Gateway Classic Cars is the
world's largest classic car dealership with 18 showrooms
nationwide, featuring over 3500 vehicles for sale The website is
www.GatewayClassicCars.com and our phone number is (817)-310-9400.
Please contact us anytime for more information or come to see the
vehicle in person.
