Vehicle Description
This is a truly mint condition Chrysler Saratoga sedan with an
original 54,200 miles. The car was a 1 owner from Wichita Kansas
right up until 2007. It was purchased by a "maniac of perfection"
that made this car the very special example she is today. Since
purchase by its collector owner, the car was restored to epic
proportions. Over $75,000 was spent on a ground up restoration
which delivered a completed car that is literally like new (using
modern paint processes, she is actually better!). Nothing was
modified or changed, with the entire restoration concept based on
"keeping the car original" in presentation. When the car was first
purchased in 2007, it was a completely rust-free, totally straight
and never painted car. Even in its pre-restoration state, the car
presented very well, 100% original and sporting mild patina of a
barn find of this vintage. The collector owner engaged a
restoration with the strict them; "I want this car to look like it
was brand new in 1952". This was achieved with overwhelming
success. To give you an idea of its original excellent condition
state prior to the restoration, please refer to the photos of the
firewall in the car which was never touched during the restoration
process - simply cleaned. You can see just how original the car
was. The restoration included full strip down of the body, fenders,
doors, glass, everything. Back to bare metal and repaint. The
colour was perfectly matched from the original by coding and
matching to inside door panels and various "un-touched" areas. All
the chrome work was redone to A grade standard. This alone was in
excess of $15,000. (We are not sure why the hood motifs are gold
but can only assume it was a special request of the owner). The
engine was stripped down, items rebuilt as needed and each part
meticulously repainted prior to reassembly. The underside of the
car was treated no differently. Mechanically, the car needs
nothing. The interior was completely reupholstered to best matching
original fabrics and materials. The dash was not redone and is an
excellent testament as to how clean the car was to commence with.
The end result of this massive restoration is what you see today; a
52 Chrysler Saratoga that is, for all intents and purposes, a new
car. Needless to say, she drives like a new one also. The only
"reversible" modifications to be noted are; seat-belts, modern
battery with cut-off and radial ply tyres. The car comes with its
original operating manual and owner service certificate. As for
price and value, this is not for the faint-hearted. If your
interest to purchase is to attach value based on "what is a 52
Saratoga is, or may be, worth", this car is not for you. THIS 52
Chrysler is for the discerning and nostalgic buyer who wants "a
brand new 52 Chrysler". The car is as perfect as you would expect
and with some $75,000 spent to get her to this current state, she
is most likely the BEST example in the world. Sound all a bit
crazy? Well, the owner who restored this beauty was crazy in love
with her. The next owner will surely be the same!
