Vehicle Description
PRICE REDUCTION!!! NOW $17,995 COME DRIVE IT HOME Eastern Shore
Classic Cars is excited to present a pure '50s Luxury Car. In 1955
the Chrysler Corporation separated the Imperial into its own make
and operating division to better line up with is natural
competitors - Lincoln, and Cadillac. It was in this year that
Chrysler introduced the "100 million look" with designs by Virgil
Exner that would turn automotive styling upside down and define
Imperial's and all Chrysler Corp. cars look from 1955-1963. Our car
is a 1955 Imperial 4 door, six passenger sedan - one of 7840
produced for the model year. The Imperial carries a wheelbase of
155". It is powered by a 331 ci Hemi V8 producing 250 hp. The
engine is mated to the bullet proof 2 speed PowerFlite automatic
transmission. It tips the scales at a whopping 4565 lbs. Its most
recognizable styling cue is the pair of "gunsight" tail lights
mounted above the rear quarters. It has as standard equipment power
steering, power brakes, and automatic transmission. It also comes
with an original owner's manual. In 1955 options included air
conditioning, power windows, power front seat, and the first ever
signal seeking all transistor radio. This car has them all. This is
a very solid car of good driver quality. It is certainly better
than just a "20 footer". The engine starts right up and settles
into the classic hemi rumble - not obnoxious, but just letting you
know that this is no ordinary V8 - after all it is a Hemi!! The
ride is pure fifties luxury. It floats along easily but when you
push with the right foot is very willing to get up and go. The
heater and defroster work normally. Interior lights and gauges all
work normally. The power brakes and big drums stop the car quietly
and without effort, reflecting te recent complete brake job,
including new shoes, brake cylinders, and master cylinder. The
transmission is quiet. It engages as soon as put in gear and shifts
smoothly with no hard clunks or slippage. The engine compartment is
clean and shows that it has been well cared for. This is a great
car for cruising; a trip to the local cruise in; date night; even a
road trip. Certainly, trips of 100 miles or more seem well within
its capabilities. The car shows a repaint probably within the past
5 years which has held up well. The surface of the paint is in
great condition with no bubbles, orange skin, scratches or dings.
It appears that around the edges of rear wheel wells and door jams
some light surface rust is present. The is no sign of body filler
and no visible rust conditions other than that just noted. All four
doors hang properly with no sag or binding and latch with a
satisfying clunk. The glass is in good condition with no chips,
cracks or delamination/discoloring. The brightwork ranges from very
good in some areas to lightly pitted in other spots. The pitted
areas could probably be buffed to a better appearance unless
someone were to go the route of a full restoration. The under
carriage shows its age, but is solid. The is some surface rust but
no discernable loss of structural integrity. The interior is done
in a tasteful velour type fabric and is in good condition. It is
presumed that the interior was redone (replacing the standard
leather interior) when the car was painted. The headliner is very
good. There are a few known deficiencies although none affect the
safety or performance of the car. The radio does not work; the pot
metal horn ring is broken, but nothing is missing; the left rear
power window does not work; the power front seat does not work; the
clock does not work. Mileage on the odometer shows approximately
90,000 miles, but true mileage is unknown. The 55 Imperial is
driven regularly and currently registered in New York. There is a
clean title issued in Minnesota that comes with the car. It is
being sold as is, where is - located in Carmel, NY. price reduced
$17,995. Motiv
