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1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown 4 Dr Hardtop Black W/ Stainless Insert, Flite Sweep on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:99999 Color: door handles intact and working
Location:

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Mobile, Alabama, United States

During approximate10 year ownership the following items have been replaced/renewed as needed to keep it in driving condition: carburetor, fan clutch, starter, starter coil and condenser, ignition switch, ballast resistor, fuel pump, water pump, power steering pump and reservoir, speedometer cable (speedometer works), replaced voltage regulator, air conditioning compressor and evaporator (converted to R 134 but now needs servicing after storage); replaced harmonic balancer, thermostatic coil, shocks, muffler and exhaust system, added seat belts (mild custom for safety), replaced leaf springs (rear), shock absorbers; installed new front tie rod ends to enable alignment; installed new pvc valve and hoses installed; replaced all belts and hoses; relined brakes, NOS neutral safety switch, power brakes serviced and brake shoes relined; new brake fluid reservoir installed (Note: mild custom dual reservoir is now recommended); installed NOS stop light switch, replaced spark plugs and wires, replaced exhaust manifold gasket; installed rebuilt panel luminescent power converter (this enables original luminescent pale green lights for gauges and dashboard to work); restored AM radio; installed NOS alternator gauge (working); installed used wiper motor; installed used wiring harness; replaced all fuses and bulbs as needed; installed Gary Goers trunk carpet kit, spare tire cover and trunk vinyl liner; full size spare tire is included; installed Gary Goers glove box liner; replaced steering wheel insert; all lenses and emblems intact (see photos); four original hubcaps; installed reproduction water bag and new rubber hoses for front windshield washer; power antenna works, wiper blades replaced and windshield wipers work, installed rebuilt power window motors (all four work), replaced power window switches as needed; all interior and exterior door handles intact and working; new door rubber installed; headlights work (low and high beam), tail lights and backup lights, blinkers all work; drivers side mirror is adjustable using under dash toggle; new battery installed this summer; all gauges working (except gas gauge needs new sending unit to work after storage); original AM radio works (through rear speaker only, needs front speaker); headliner is original; interior replaced with red simulated leather (mild custom color and dash dyed to match); black carpet kit installed; original chrome intact but shows signs of wear; replaced power seat electric motor (it works); horn works (one original large trumpet and two after market horns); replaced gas tank, fuel line and fuel filters; well maintained during ownership, kept in storage primarily, a real "twenty footer" and ready to drive.  Car has original transmission and drive train.  The glass is good but there are a few scratches from windshield wiper on driver's front glass.  It has been repainted but there are a few small rust spots on front hood and on rear deck to touchup; some minor dents. All chrome is intact exterior and interior, original and has not been rechromed.  There is one loose interior chrome strip at rear passenger door to re-secure (nothing major). The floor pans are good but some bed liner was used to restore trunk.  Car has the original 413 cu V-8 Engine. VIN 9214102357 (numbers match). The major things have been done and current items to repair are minor (clock, air conditioner and replace gas tank sending unit), and car can be driven immediately.  NOTE: The odometer is stuck (see photo) but best guesstimate is 99,999 miles.  Alabama does not require title for pre-1975 vehicles but other states may provide antique title. There are no warranties, express or implied, with a vehicle of this age which is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS," and inspection prior to sale can be arranged at Buyer's expense; Buyer is also responsible for pickup, transport and shipping;  Check Hemmings Motor News for transport providers; Payment is required by cash or wire transfer; and sale is final with no returns. Photos show current condition but please feel free to contact me if you have questions (251) 610-8945.

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Marchionne completed Fiat-Chrysler deal from a Florida beach

Fri, 03 Jan 2014

Sergio Marchionne is the CEO of Fiat, which as you may have heard, has finally worked up a deal to finish acquiring the Chrysler Group after months of bargaining with the United Auto Workers and its VEBA healthcare trust, which owned just over 40 percent of the American brand. Where was Marchionne when the deal was finally hammered out? Well, not tucked away in a frigid Detroit board room until the wee hours of the morning.
Nope, one of the largest deals in automotive history was reportedly hammered out on the beach - at the home of a banker, in the Florida resort town of Vero Beach. Marchionne traveled to the home of Alain Lebec, a senior managing director at Brock Capital LLC, one of the advisory companies for the VEBA fund, where both sides met to make final arrangements in the $4.35-billion exchange. The location of the final deal, though, is nearly as remarkable as the pace with which it came about.
According to anonymous sources pinned down by Automotive News Europe, before the meeting, the two sides were meeting in Detroit as recently as December 19, which is where Fiat made one of its final revised offers. Naturally, the VEBA made a counter offer, which led Marchionne to initiate the Vero Beach meeting.

Marchionne to take his sweater and go home after 2018

Wed, 08 Oct 2014

The end is in sight for Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne, who confirmed in an interview with Bloomberg that once FCA's sweeping five-year plan is completed, he'd be stepping down from his post to "undoubtedly" do something else that didn't involve turning around global corporations. That would mean he should finish up after 2018 if all goes according to plan.
"It's as important to walk away from the table as it is to sit down," Marchionne told Bloomberg.
Marchionne has been at Fiat since June of 2004 and is one of the chief architects behind the Italian company's acquisition of Chrysler. Despite his successes, he does sound quite ready to move beyond the auto industry, rhetorically asking his Bloomberg interviewers if there "are other things I like to do apart from this?"

Chrysler recalling 700k minivans and Dodge Journey for ignition switch woes

Tue, 01 Jul 2014

General Motors isn't the only automaker with ignition switch problems. Chrysler is fighting it too and is now announcing a recall of 695,957 examples worldwide of the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans from the 2008-2010 model years, plus the 2009-2010 Dodge Journey.
According to a statement from Chrysler, the models have a bad wireless ignition node detent ring in the ignition switch, making it possible for drivers to appear to have the key in the "Run" position but for the spring not to fully engage. It can then slip back to the "Accessory" position and shut the car off. If this happens, the vehicle loses power steering, brake boost and the airbags.
There is some disparity about the number of vehicles affected under this recall. In its statement, Chrysler claims that it covers 525,206 vehicles in the US, 102,892 in Canada, 25,591 in Mexico and 42,268 elsewhere. However, the recall announcement posted by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists an estimated 438,109 vehicles in the US. Chrysler spokesperson Nick Cappa told Autoblog via email that the reasoning for the different figures "will become clear at a later date."