Vehicle Description
1967 Chrysler Imperial Crown 4 Door Sedan
"The new Imperial is a highly versatile automobile - as witnessed
by this new Crown four door hardtop. At first the front seat of the
Imperial four door hardtops appears to be a wide sectional couch.
But at your command, it becomes individually adjusted twin
armchairs, (power! If you prefer!). Imperial '67. Your personal
automobile. Next year other luxury cars will be a little better
because of it." From the lofty but accurate 1967 sales
brochure.
For consignment, a 1967 Chrysler Imperial Crown 4 door hardtop with
a title verified 68,787 actual miles, power windows, power wing
windows, and unlike the split bench of the brochure car, this one
has a power bench seat. Imperials are endlessly interesting cars
and changes made to 1967 did not diminish their uniqueness.
Exterior
With this 1967 we see a car evolving, becoming more strait laced
and stately, and in Formal Black paint, even more so. Less angular
and ornate now, the very vertical posture is defined by a flat
front fascia, a flat back, and B and C pillars that are upright and
tall. Twin headlighting, uncovered and with their own chrome rings
flank an Imperial blazoned grille that has many tiny grids, hugged
by protruding marker light at a time when pointy, protruding fender
ends were the trend. Things protrude out back too, in this case
long vertical chrome tips reminiscent of Cadillac taillights,
without the lights. In between, a stunning grille over the long
horizontal tail lights extending end to end interrupted briefly by
the Imperial eagle medallion at the decklid seam. Correct hubcaps
fit over the 15-inch wheels, the rears somewhat obscured by fender
skirts, another period design penchant. Overall, the paint and
brightwork are in very good shape, with a few scratches noted
around the lower door skin.
Interior
Though thinned out a bit, Imperials of this era have thick doors
with robust features and an overall feeling of quality. Toggle
switches and actuators are metal while the embossed green vinyl
adds a touch of class along with faux wood panels and carpeted
lowers. The light green stitched cloth inserts on the dark green
vinyl bench seat provide some contrast and include the Imperial
eagle embossed on the sides and a pulldown center armrest big
enough for driver and passenger to use simultaneously. The seat
shows some usage and also has a scratch in the vinyl while the back
bench might look like fun but appears to have never been used.
Bright green translucent plastic rings the steering wheel which
also has wood trim around the horn buttons. A brushed aluminum
column leads to the shifter in front of the faux wood backed
dashboard and in keeping with the square theme of the car, presents
gauges in rectangular bezels with barrel style readouts and a
sweeping speedometer. In the center, simple climate controls are
over the hidden radio. Lift the woodgrain door and we find the
radio missing but a plate ready to accept one. Low pile green
carpet looks good and the visors and headliner are in excellent
condition, as is the huge, flat trunk.
Drivetrain
We hoist the large hood up to find a driver quality engine bay
housing the 440ci V8, equipped with a 4-barrel carburetor and rated
at 350 horsepower. An A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic lives
under the hump and sends power down the driveshaft to the 8�" rear
with 2.94 gears and Suregrip. Power disc brakes live up front and
power drums are mounted out back.
Undercarriage
Surface rust exists on the usual places, driveshaft, leaf springs,
exhaust, rear axle, rear shocks, frame rails. The front is dry, but
the rear diff has oil possibly from the pinion seal. Single exhaust
runs back to a stock style muffler and then terminates at the
tailpipe under the car. Our Imperial is equipped with torsion bar
suspension in front and leaf springs out back.
Drive-Ability
We roll this stately beast onto the tarmac and cruise a big circle.
It is a floaty, comfortable ride with lots of visibility through
tall windows. Meanwhile, we have a lot of buttons and toggles to
test and here's what we find in the not perfect department. Oil
pressure is reading low, the left turn signal is not working, same
with the heater blower, and the headlight switch is wonky and if
pushed too far, will not turn on. Sounds like a relationship I was
in once.
Styling and design make Imperials unique, but they also make them
quintessentially 1960's with some of the best quirks in the
automotive world at that time. By 1967 they toned down the
quirkiness but retained a lot of regalness of the cars. Our big
black luxurious brick shaped car is destined to find a new
caretaker who will enjoy every smooth cruising moment.
YM41K73248384
Y-Imperial Crown
M-Medium Price Class
41-4 Door Sedan
K-440ci 4bbl V8
7-1967
3-Jefferson, MI Assy Plant
248384-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
CAR:Chrysler Imperial 4 Door Sedan
ENGINE:440ci 4bbl V8
TRANSMISSION:3-Speed Automatic
TIRES:Unknown tire code
MODEL YEAR:1967
BUILD DATE:May 4.
AXLE:2.94 Rear Axle Ratio, Sure Grip
INTERIOR:
PAINT:Formal Black
OTHER: Forest Green Metallic (Imperial) Upper Door Frame Color.
White Horizontal Accent Stripe.
MOLDINGS:
ABC OPTIONS:
D9:Front Disk Brakes
J3:Unknown Option
K8:Power Windows
L9:Power Vent Windows
Q9:Sentinel Lighting
R5:Unknown Option
S3:Autotemp Air Conditioning
W3:Unknown Option
X1:Tinted Glass (all)
abc OPTIONS:
d6:Unknown Option
g6:Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
h7:Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
j0:Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
m3:Unknown Option
y4:Unknown Option
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