1962 Chrysler Imperial

This 1962 Imperial Crown convertible is finished in red over white leather and is powered by a 413ci V8 paired to a push-button three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a white power-operated soft top, 15″ wire-spoke wheels with whitewall tires, chrome trim, Auto Pilot cruise control, a power-adjustable front seat, air conditioning, power windows, and a push-button AM radio. The seller acquired the car in 2006, and a body-off refurbishment completed during their ownership consisted of repainting the body, rechroming the trim, rebuilding the engine, suspension, and brakes, and reupholstering the interior. This Crown convertible is offered in Canada by the seller on behalf of the owner with Alberta registration. The body was reportedly repaired and repainted in its current shade of Ruby Red Metallic as part of a body-off refurbishment completed under current ownership. The white power-operated soft top was replaced at that time, and additional exterior features include dual side mirrors, quadruple headlamps, torpedo tail lamps, and chrome trim on the bumpers, side moldings, grille, and window trim. The seller notes the chrome trim was triple plated by Cambridge Custom Chrome of Cambridge, Ontario under current ownership. The 15″ Kelsey-Hayes wire-spoke wheels wear faux knockoff covers and are mounted with Coker 235/75 American Classic whitewall tires said to have been installed at the time of the refurbishment. Factory equipment includes power steering and power drum brakes, and the seller states that the suspension and brakes have been rebuilt. A spare tire is stored in the trunk beneath a vinyl liner. The cabin features front and rear bench seating reupholstered in white leather and joined by matching door panels, a black dashboard, and black carpets. Amenities include Auto Pilot cruise control, a power-adjustable front seat, air conditioning, power windows, a power antenna, auto-dimming headlights, vent windows, and a push-button AM radio. The seller notes the replacement upholstery, carpets, and door panels were sourced from SMS Auto Fabrics. The factory two-spoke steering wheel frames a horizontal 120-mph speedometer along with an analog clock and gauges indicating oil pressure, battery status, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The seller notes that the repair and calibration of the electroluminescent dash, gauges, and switches was performed by JC Auto Restorations of Kirkland, Washington. The five-digit odometer shows 71k miles, approximately 500 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 413ci V8 breathes through a single four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 340 horsepower. The exhaust manifolds have reportedly been ceramic coated. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed push-button TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The frame and suspension components are said to have been powder coated. The trim tag decodes as follows: Shipping Order Number: 0501 – First Day of May, 1962 Body: 925 – Two Door Crown Imperial Trim: 556 – Black Interior Trim Paint: 996 – Embassy Red