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For Sale: 1961 Chrysler Crown Imperial in Seattle, Washington

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IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE SURVIVOR WITH JUST 65,751MILES! VERY RARE! ONE OF ONLY 1,007 BUILT IN 1961! MORE COLLECTABLE THAN A 1959 CADILLAC ELDORADO!BUT FOR LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE! Stunning color combination of Alaskan White exterior with red leather interior. 6.8L 413ci "Wedge-Head" V8 engine, 3-speed torqueflite automatic transmission with selector push buttons on the dash.This Imperial Crown Southampton was coddledby the famed and legendarydesigner Virgil Exner. He insisted it be built unibody, and have'floating headlights' and'floating tail lights' that are separated from the body. 1961is the only model year to ever feature floating headlights and tail lights.Exner's original plan was to offer this Imperialto compete directly withthe 1959 Cadillac Eldorado and 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV. Due to behind the scenecorporate politics, infighting, and back stabbing,it was not released until 1961.Imagine how many Chrysler executive's were fired over this fiasco.This Imperial is believed to be a survivor, retaining all original glass and chrome trim, original interior, and original drivetrain. Factory options include; factory air conditioning, heater, pop-up vents on the dashboard for the climate control system, power windows, power steering, power driver's seat, push button controls, 'square' steering wheel, 15" steel wheels with original wheel covers and wide white-wall tires. Full instrumentation includes clock, push button transmission, and original electric golden touch tuner AM radio. Just had a buyer's inspection performed and of course it passed easily.Recent repairs include a full new exhaust system, oil and filter change, new tie rod ends and idler arm, new front brakes including wheel cylinders and brake lines, rebuilt carburetor, and comprehensive tune up. WITH IT'S SLEEK LINES, LUXURIOUS INTERIOR, AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINE, THIS ICONIC IMPERIAL HAS BECOME A SYMBOL OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE AND A CHERISHED PIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY.THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE AN APPRECIATING ASSET THAT WILL ONLY BECOME MORE VALUABLE WITH TIME.IF YOU COMPARE ALL OF THE OTHER 1959 AMERICAN LUXURY AUTOMOBILESYOU WILL EASILY SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN PRICE, QUALITY, ORIGINALITY, AND RARITY.IT WILL BE TRULY IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE THIS 1961 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CROWN SOUTHAMPTON.Why overpay by the thousands at one of the live or online auctions with no ability to talk to the owner, test drive the vehicle, or have a buyer's inspection performed? PLUS... You have to pay a 7 to 13% buyer's premium on top of the auction selling price. Save thousands and buy quality and value!
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Vehicle Details

  • 1961 Chrysler Crown Imperial
  • Listing ID: CC-1967392
  • Price: Contact Seller
  • Location:Seattle, Washington
  • Year:1961
  • Make:Chrysler
  • Model:Crown Imperial
  • Exterior Color:White
  • Interior Color:Red
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:65751
  • Stock Number:11475
  • VIN:9213186269
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