1957 Chrysler Imperial Survivor, Loaded! on 2040-cars
Sacramento, California, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6.4L 6425CC 392Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chrysler
Model: Imperial
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Power Options: Power Antenna, Passenger Side Mirror, AM/FM Power Tuning, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: Standard
Mileage: 87,775
Exterior Color: Brown
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Brown
Up for auction is my 1957 Imperial sedan. It is a very well optioned car, has been kept garaged and dry, and well maintained. All of the interior is original, except for the seat covers and replacement carpet, both replaced by the previous owner. Factory seat covers will be included for reference. I rebuilt the original AM radio and added an internal FM receiving section, so it is basically an original tube operated radio that can receive FM and still changes stations with the foot button. Speakers were installed by the previous owner in the rear package tray. Two 6x9s and what appears to be a third speaker in the middle is actually the air intake for the rear window defroster. Some trouble with the headliner, I am including a replacement that I received with the car and never installed. I also have quite a bit of new windlace that I will also include.
I've made a 10 minute youtube so take a test drive with me! Ebay will not allow me to embed this video which I think is utter madness, so to view it, just go to Youtube and search for this: 7dG6Lvl-i-0 The name of the video is "1957 Imperial Survivor for sale" I highly recommend watching the video if you are interested for an up close and personal look.
The car is very dry. The floor pans are completely solid, as well as the trunk pan. The only issue with rust is some bubbling paint in a few small spots on the passenger side rocker, lower front fender, and over the rear driver side wheel opening. Mileage shown is 87,775 but the odometer is inoperative, so actual mileage is unknown. Rear bumper is dented, looks like someone backed into a pole! There is some strangeness happening on the passenger side... looks like someone picked up a D/A sander and had a field day on parts of the paint, and shoddy touch up jobs on other parts. The sand swirl mostly goes away with a wax. Also some shoddy repair on the passenger side between the tail fin and rear window, I think there was an aftermarket antenna or something installed there at some time and someone patched up the hole. This really needs to be redone. Car was repainted in the 1970s. I've added a power trunk release via a pushbutton under the dash.
Engine is original 392ci Hemi. Carburetor has been rebuilt and electric fuel pump added. Engine does not knock or smoke, but the lifters do leak down if the car has set for a week or more which causes some valve train noise for the first minute or so after starting the engine. I have documentation on this car for what looks like an engine overhaul in '79, as well a new windshield. There is a significant stack of receipts documenting the maintenence on this car over the years. Cooling system is adequate, I really put it to the test by sitting in backed up freeway traffic during the heat wave we had in the valley this Summer and the car ran only mildly hot. Power steering cap is missing, and I have it covered with a cloth wrapped in a plastic bag to seal out contaminants.
This is also a factory A/C car. The heater control valve needs to be rebuilt and the A/C system leaked out when I tried to recharge it, so neither work. Brakes were serviced two weeks ago; a couple wheel cylinders were replaced and the rest were rebuilt, including all new rubber lines. The brake shoes were in good shape.
Transmission operates smoothly and is pushbutton operated. Sometimes when the car has been sitting for a while, the transmission will have a tendency to pump fluid up out of the filler tube because the torque converter drains back into the pan. I have home remedied this by removing the dipstick and attaching a length of heater hose to the tube leading to a transmission fluid bottle. In the event this does happen, at least the fluid enters the bottle and doesn't spill on the garage floor. This only happens after the car has been sitting for a while.
Factory options include:
6-way power seat
Air Conditioning (not working)
Power windows
Power Antenna
Foot-operated power tuned radio, converted to receive FM
Windshield washer (not working)
Passenger side rear view mirror
Rear window defroster
Clear title, current California registration, original black plate car with early plate number issued circa 1957. A note about the plates, if the car sells out of state I will be keeping the plates.
To sum up, a great reliable car that I don't mind hopping in and taking on a road trip (just took it up the north coast with no issues)- only mechanical items that don't work are the heating and air conditioning.
I'm free most of the time if you'd like to come see the car, send me a message. I have more pictures of the paint bubbles on the lower rockers but have run out of space to show here. They're not outrageous but if you'd like to see the pictures contact me and we can arrange to send them over to you.
Regarding payment, I require $500 deposit via paypal within 48 hours of auction end. I prefer cash in hand for the balance, but if you're not local then I will accept direct deposit or wire transfer; I also accept business checks, but will hold it for a week before releasing the title. Upon cleared payment, I will send the title and bill of sale to you Fed EX standard overnight. Full payment due within 7 days.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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