Appraised for insurance purposes for $40,000. Comments of the appraiser: "They are only original once! This is the epitome of original. This museum kept Imperial Crown convertible has traveled 63500 documented miles from new. This Imperial is original and has been perfectly maintained since new. The show quality paint is 90% original, only minor touch-up, the original black leather is perfect, every accessory and option works as new. Of the 474 Imperial Crown convertibles produced in 1968, this may be the best totally original example in existence. The most impressive part of this vehicle is the absolutely perfect die-cast chrome. Only one small series of pits in the massive rear molding is visible. The die-cast chrome is otherwise flawless, not even a shadow can be observed. This 68 Crown convertible can not be replaced or restored for this appraised value. Smooth, quiet and dry, it gets no better than this."
