1955 Imperial Other Emerald Green

In 1955, Chrysler made l a separate brand — the pinnacle of luxury and craftsmanship for the company. The first models including this 1955 l sedan were styled by Exner, debuting his “100 Million k” design language. ing to the seller, it spent all its time until recently within the same family. The seller has had most of the car repainted and some of the interior reupholstered. The 331-cubic-inch i engine has also reportedly been tuned. “This car will drive anywhere with no issues and it’s as quiet as a mouse,” he says.

• The 331-cu.in. OHV V8 engine is said to be original.
• When new, the i powerplant was rated at 250 horsepower.
• The starter and water pump were rebuilt and all-new hoses/belts installed.
• There’s no smoke from the engine, according to the seller, who adds it runs well.
• The radiator was refurbished and enlarged, according to the seller.
• A PowerFlite two-speed automatic transmission is paired with the engine.
• Gear selection is handled with an instrument-panel-mounted lever.
• A replacement exhaust system has been installed.
• The exterior respray included an color said to be close to the original shade.
• The roof was not painted and was polished. The car had seen a previous repaint.
• ing to the seller, the new paintwork is very good, but not necessarily show-quality.
• There are no reported significant blemishes in the finish, but there is visible orange peel.
• All the exterior chrome and trim also appear very good and detailed, but showing wear in areas.
• NOS materials from SMS were used to reupholster some of the interior, including the door panels.
• The vinyl dash pad was also recovered.
• The seller reports spending circa $5,000 on interior retrimming.
• The steering wheel and wool carpeting are described as original.
• There’s some wear and minor pitting in some of the metal trim.
• The power steering switches have been rebuilt, along with the speedometer.
• vice of the steering system included new power steering hoses.
• The fuel tank, fuel lines and additional fuel system elements have been replaced.
• New whitewall radial tires were installed on the stock steel wheels with wheel covers.

• The original owner’s manual and a shop manual are included.

• The dome light does not turn off, so the bulb was removed.

• This 1955 l represents the first year for the nameplate as a stand-alone brand.
• It reportedly was with one family until its recent acquisition by the seller.
• der the hood is the original 331-cu.in i V8 which is backed by a PowerFlite transmission.
• of the exterior has been repainted and the exterior trim was detailed.
• The interior was refurbished and the car rolls on reportedly new whitewall radial tires.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. Said to have spent almost all of its nearly 70 years within the same family, this history of this recently refurbished 1955 l sedan is well established. It is also said to run and drive very well. “It will drive anywhere and has no issues,” says the seller.