Big old '48 Crown Imperial

[crv]

One of my favourite (Chrysler) Imperials: 1948 Chrysler Crown Imperial
1948 Chrysler Crown Imperial Touring Sedan... Survivor
Last registered in California 1966
Has original paint and chrome, both should polish up nicely with few blemishes....Original interior clean needs minor attention,
Jump seats, Sunvisor
Has some rust around trunk lip
We purchased the vehicle in 2002 from a large estate in Portola Valley with History
Brought home, got it running, cleaned the gas tank....Lost interest and has been parked in our garage ever since
Needs tires
VIN# C402249
For appointment to purchase call show contact info

 

[1978 NYB]

That would be a very nice project car!

 

[jollyjoker]

Sweet! A little before my time, but those cars sure do have a dignity and class about them. A world gone by, that we'll never see again . . .

 

[Newport 66]

Beautiful......

 

[mikedrini]

Tapped for cash currently, but my personal goal by the time I hang 'em up would be to own a car from each decade. Hopefully you'll have no problem finding that baby a nice home.

 

[detmatt]

Asking 15k.

 

[crv]

Tapped for cash currently, but my personal goal by the time I hang 'em up would be to own a car from each decade. Hopefully you'll have no problem finding that baby a nice home.

It's not mine, but I sure wish it was. I had the pleasure of riding in a 1948 Chrysler New Yorker about 4 years ago and boy was that nice, this being a longer wheel base vehicle, surely it must glide along ever so smooth and quiet.

 

[Marv]

I love those this 1940s style.
These cars have so much class, I hope this one gets saved. I always appreciate these cars when I see them and they are not converted into chopped n lowered hotrods with some 90s Nissan leatherseats on the inside

 

[BigblueC]

I love that dash. And the fan too.

 

[azblackhemi]

I love that dash. And the fan too.
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Looks just like the dash in my 48 Desoto.

 

[saforwardlook]

A grand ole dame.

 

[Marv]

I wonder how good the supply of Nos parts is with cars from that decade..
Have been at a salvage yard in Texas once didn't see any of those cars just from 50s to 70s ... Maybe the older ones have already been crushed?!

 

[crv]

I wonder how good the supply of Nos parts is with cars from that decade..
Have been at a salvage yard in Texas once didn't see any of those cars just from 50s to 70s ... Maybe the older ones have already been crushed?!

Not many of these C40 Crown Imperial Sedans were made (650 between 1947 and 1948 and 750 C40 Limousines 1946 to 1948 according to Imperial Club figures), finding any missing parts would be a nightmare.

I love those this 1940s style.
These cars have so much class, I hope this one gets saved. I always appreciate these cars when I see them and they are not converted into chopped n lowered hotrods with some 90s Nissan leatherseats on the inside

Exactly. There was a blue C40 for sale a few months ago which looked nice (incorrectly restored), but they had shoved a Chev motor in it, they could've at least put a Mopar engine in the car.

 

[MarPar]

I figured that was @pomonamissel's...****, he has everything else. lol

 

[pomonamissel]

no currently i don't have any 40's mopar cars . just my first driver , thats my avitar and my a40 austin projects .

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[78Brougham]

Asking 15k.

All in all that's a nice car. But for that kinda cash you'd think they'd at least drag it out and wash it.

Love the wood inside, I can't imagine having power windows back then!

 

[saforwardlook]

All in all that's a nice car. But for that kinda cash you'd think they'd at least drag it out and wash it.

Love the wood inside, I can't imagine having power windows back then!

Although it looks like wood, I think it is actually plastic - and it has held up well. At least it was in our families' 1948 Dodge. That car does have crank windows, not power but some of the handles are not mounted, but rather on the floors.

 

[LeBaron1973]

Is 15,000 an appropriate price for a vehicle in its current condition?

 

[LeBaron1973]

no currently i don't have any 40's mopar cars . just my first driver , thats my avitar and my a40 austin projects .View attachment 190303 View attachment 190304 View attachment 190305 View attachment 190306 View attachment 190307 View attachment 190308 View attachment 190309 .

What are you doing with the A40? Must be rare in the US?

 

[78Brougham]

Although it looks like wood, I think it is actually plastic - and it has held up well. At least it was in our families' 1948 Dodge. That car does have crank windows, not power but some of the handles are not mounted, but rather on the floors.

Ahhh thanks Steve I didn't catch that.
Ok then I should add that for $15k he should at least wash it AND Put the window cranks back on, oh and put some Behold on that dash, wood or plastic. There how's that.
If he wants a pretty penny, I think an hour's worth of cleaning would be a good investment.