GJS
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Not to put too much on your plate, answer whenever you have a sec, but how was she mechanically? Anything jump out at you that would hinder a long distance day trip?
For Sale 67 Chrysler Imperial 2 Door Hardtop 440 4BBL 86,000 Miles - $7950
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They got 7" of snow last night so I didn't actually drive it. He started it up and back it out of the garage. No smoke, it was definitely a cold start, ran smooth through the fast idle. It warmed up and sat and idled very smooth. No miss or any thing. Goldie doesn't run this smooth.
It went smoothly into gear both backing up and in forward. Nothing looked oily or leaking under the hood. The tires have lots of tread and didn't notice any cracks in the rubber.
If there wasn't salt all over the roads, I would have no problem driving it the 200 miles home for me. I would bet it would run fine all day long too.
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rapidtrans
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I want to see this car at Carlisle next summer!!!
Outside flaws notice the chunk out of the bumper above the plate. The rear quarter is hard to see there is a dent halfway back above and below the trim
I could find no flaws in the vinyl top no bubbling from behind either. Headliner looked perfect. Tops of the back seats were black. Trunk perfect. Wood trim in back the most weather in the whole car, but overall very good condition and no indication that anyone has tried to restore it.
A black interior with gold inserts would have been the way to order this car
There where nicks all around the car but nothing seemed past the primer definitely not rusty. If there was anything missing on the car like trim, inside or out I didn't notice. Looked 100% complete. The worst damage on the drivers seat is not shown in the picture, there is a tear of about 4-5 inches on the side not where you sit.
Every exterior plastic from wheel covers to turn lenses had flaws of cracks or lines, but nothing was broken.
Every exterior plastic from wheel covers to turn lenses had flaws of cracks or lines, but nothing was broken.
GJS
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Damn, yea, that gold interior didn't hold up. My Monaco (though in way worse shape overall) has the same discoloration issues on the seats and the door panels.
I doubt I'd care much if I could afford that car though. Pretty gorgeous.
I doubt I'd care much if I could afford that car though. Pretty gorgeous.
Agreed, if it had that interior in the same condition I would have bought it. I am pretty sure I would have been more accepting of the exterior color too. If I could buff it out and bring some of the metallic of the finish back, and that would probably kill the green in the gold I was seeing.
On the drive home I was actually thinking what it would take to completely re-due the interior in black.
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72Fury
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Yes. Timewise, black holds the best & maybe white is the worst. Still a very nice car.
Here is a link if anyone wants to download a larger file for better clarity. I left the blurry ones in there too. 67 Imperial
Looks to be missing at least one interior light bezel and one vent knob.
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Never even noticed either one. Honestly there is so much detail in these cars it is hard to take it all in, especially when you are not familiar with it either.
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Pete Kaczmarski
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I suspect that is California sun damage to the leather and it will need to be replaced. Is he firm on the price?
I really hope someone here buys it. Whether just to drive it and enjoy it or to restore it.
He said $7,500 I think that is pretty firm. I think it is worth it.
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