1951 Chrysler Imperial Base Hardtop 2-door 5.4l on 2040-cars
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
Fuel Type:GAS
Engine:5.4L 5425CC 331Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chrysler
Model: Imperial
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Mileage: 137,486
Drive Type: U/K
Here is a restorable old car that is fairly complete. The engine spins over on the starter. I took the top off the engine to make sure it was getting oil to the lifters and rockers. It has the Fluid Torque transmission. The interior was baked by the sun for years, but the seat frames are all there with the padding, which will have to be replaced. No door panels, long gone but flat and square and any good upholstery shop can make new ones. The body is amazing for being over 60 years old. The car is from West Texas after coming from California with Black Plates, dated: 1970. Yes, there is some rust in the front floorboards, but I have bought new floor pans and they go with the car. All glass is good except the driver's door. Small crack but solid. Chrome is in need of rechroming, an expensive proposition. So, do you want something different that will take lots of love to bring her back? Will you strip the car and paint it a decent color? I just have too many projects and will honestly never get to this car. It is stored inside in a nice, dry environment. Best to come and look and see for yourself what this is all about. Power brakes will need attention. I started to covert to discs on the front and bought an aftermarket booster and master cylinder. I do have all the parts to put the old system back on for you 'original' types. Call me at 270 886 7933 if you are interested. Maybe you have something besides cash that I might be interested in?
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