Vehicle Description
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!
Since 1983, Complete Automotive has been the premier pre-owned
luxury car dealership in the greater Seattle area.
Voted Best Service Department by Seattle Magazine, "we service what
we sell".
We specialize in service and sales of Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land
Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI and Porsche.
In addition, we accept all trades. We also have various financing
options available to our customers.
Our cars are shown by appointment only. The best and quickest way
to reach us is to call direct at 206-322-5247. We will cater to
your schedule.
