1947 Chrysler C40 Crown Imperial Imperial Limousine on 2040-cars
Year:1947
Mileage:32000
Location:
Irvine, California, United States
947 Chrysler Crown Imperial C40 Formal Limousine
VIN: 7810481
Briggs Body No. 599-1473
Engine: Crate 350 Chevrolet V-8
Transmission: 400 Turbo Automatic
Color: Chrysler 4315 Military Blue
Wheelbase: 145.5" (center of wheel to center of wheel)
Length: 235" (bumper to bumper)
Only 750 of these great automobiles were built from 1946 through 1948 at
a base price of $4,305 weighing in at 4,875 pounds. Very few remain. The Chrysler C40 models are accepted as Full
Classics by the Classic Car Club of America. This is a “Restomod” meaning
it has the timeless appearance of the original, but updated with later
technology to provide a much better, dependable and comfortable ride.
5,000 miles since a factory new crate delivered “Mr. Goodwrench” 350
Chevrolet V8 engine was installed in 2006, automatic turbo transmission, power
assisted steering, dual air conditioning, stereo system, hydraulic
division window.
The Odometer shows approximately 32,000 miles (just over 500 miles per
year since new) and judging from the overall condition and the undercarriage it
appears to be the original mileage on this Classic. The wheel wells,
floorboards, engine bay, trunk, and undercarriage are clean with no rust
apparent in these areas – ever. It appears this example was rarely
left out of the garage and always well maintained.
The chrome, stainless steel trim and original hubcaps are exceptional very
nice. Rubber door and other seals were replaced, radial whitewall tires,
new carpet, headliner and upholstery. Folding
“opera” or “jump” seats are a special feature of the Crown Imperial
Limousine. New gauges have been installed below the center of the dash,
the original speedometer and odometer are operational as well. The hydraulic
operated division window operates smoothly. Dual air conditioning and
heat can be controlled in both front and rear. The Imperial has an AM/FM
Stereo with CD player with front and rear stereo speakers. The vacuum operated
windshield wipers were converted to the more efficient electrical type.
The Crown Imperial gets “thumbs up” wherever it goes. When occasionally valet
parked at restaurants or events, it is always placed up front ahead of new
Rolls Royce, Ferraris, etc.
A Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine chauffeured Elizabeth Taylor and
Nicky Hilton on their wedding day in 1950.
It starts easily and drives smoothly at freeway speeds. AC may need recharging as it has been sitting
over the past year. Additional photos
and information on my amateur website:
www.pacificnewportclassics.com
Critical comments. I am used to show restorations, so my comments
may be too critical, but here there are: This was a professional
restoration for daily driving comfort.
While it is very presentable and could be shown with pride, it is not a
show car, functionality and comfort having been primary goals. I note one of
the speaker covers is off in one of the photos, I believe it is under the seat
and simply needs to be reinstalled. The interior wood and trim is in its
original unrestored condition. The paint has a minor few nicks and scratches,
but no dents or dings. It has one small surface rust spot on the bottom of the passenger
side door which you can see in the close up photo.
Restomod (restoration
+ modern parts/technology) draws from all the advancements in automobile
technology over the past 40+ years to enhance the performance, comfort and
safety of the Classic car. A Restomod car has the timeless appearance of the
original, but the outdated guts of the car have been replaced with the more
modern, high-performance parts of today. You achieve the same great look, but
your vintage car will be revved up with all the latest bells and whistles to
create a much better ride for the owner. Terms of Sale. The successful Buyer will pay a
$500 deposit within twenty four (24) hours of the close of the auction by
PayPal or other Seller approved manner with the balance due on or before three
(3) days following the close of the auction in a manner outlined by Seller. If
the purchase price has not been paid in full as outlined, Seller shall have the
right to terminate the transaction. Following full payment the Vehicle
will be released to the Buyer in Irvine, CA in the condition described in the
auction along with its clear lien-free title. Shipping is the responsibility of Buyer. Seller will assist coordinating with Buyer's
shipping arrangements. The Vehicle sold in its "AS-IS" condition with
no other warranty expressed or implied. Seller reserves the right to sell this
Vehicle offline and/or cancel this auction at any time prior to the end of
auction. Seller reserves the right to cancel bids from those it deems have
excessive negative feedback or little or no feedback at all. Seller will not be
held liable for any such cancellation. In the event of a dispute, the County of
Orange, State of California will have exclusive jurisdiction. The prevailing
party will also be reimbursed legal fees and costs. It is the obligation
of the winning bidder to pay applicable sales tax, license and title fees, Seller
has no responsibilities or obligations in this regard.
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Fri, 01 Nov 2013
There are lots of ways to celebrate an important birthday, and all of them are well deserved. You can throw a big party, buy yourself something nice, or - if you're the altruistic type - do something for others in need. The latter is how Chrysler has opted to mark the 30th anniversary of its Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country.
Together with hunger-advocacy organization Canstruction, the Chrysler Foundation has built a full-scale replica of the Grand Caravan out of 30,000 food cans in the square at the corner of Yonge and Dundas in Toronto, a ways down the highway from where the real vans are built in Windsor. The sculpture was built over the course of 10 hours by 30 volunteers and was displayed earlier this week.
Now the installation is being taken down, and the cans of food are being donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank, which will assemble them into 2,000 food baskets to be distributed to those in need through its network of 200 food banks across the Canadian metropolis. Check out a neat time-lapse video of the build and the press release below.
Wed, 10 Apr 2013
With more than 200,000 units across six separate recalls and almost all of its brands, it appears that Chrysler has officially jumped headfirst into the recall pool this month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three official recalls for the automaker, and The Detroit News is reporting that the automaker itself has announced three more.
The biggest of the recalls applies to about 120,000 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300 models for 2011 and 2012 due to faulty wiring harnesses for the seat-mounted side airbags, which could lead to these airbags not deploying in the event of a crash. A little more than 60,000 two-wheel-drive versions of the 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro and 2008 Jeep Liberty SUVs are being recalled due to a heat shield that could cause the driveshaft to break, which if that isn't bad on its own, could then hit underneath where the airbag sensor is mounted, causing the airbags to deploy. Wrapping up NHTSA's recall notices, about 20,000 Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass models for 2012 are also being recalled due to a problem with the fuel tank transfer tube that could lead to the vehicle stalling. The LX car recall campaign is going into effect this month, while the other two will start next month - all three notices are posted below.
In addition to the official NHTSA recalls, The Detroit News is also reporting that Chrysler is recalling more than 16,000 Ram trucks and a small number of Dodge Dart sedans. Around 6,500 2013 Ram 1500 trucks will be recalled due to an improper adjustment of the parking brake cable from the factory, while 7,000 Cummins-powered 2013 Ram Heavy Duty trucks are being recalled due to an engine cover that does not have as much heat resistance as it is supposed to. Finally, a total of 46 Dodge Dart sedans are being recalled due to a problem with the brake calipers and/or parking brake.
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Kevyn Orr, the new emergency city manager of Detroit, has a history with one of Michigan's most famous residents: Chrysler. Governor Rick Snyder (at right) appointed Orr to the position yesterday with the belief that Detroit needs outside assistance to right the city's mounting financial woes. Orr (at left), a partner with the Jones Day law firm, will begin work on March 25 and receive $275,000 a year for his work. While state officials believe the new city manager will be able to complete his duties in 18 months, the contract is technically open-ended.
The 54-year-old attorney helped steer Chrysler through its 2009 bankruptcy, earning $700 per hour for his efforts. He was also instrumental in convincing the courts to allow Chrysler to shutter 789 dealerships in a single month. Orr says he's aware that his efforts won't have made him any friends in Southern Michigan.
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