1950 Chrysler Imperial 1950 Chrysler Imperial American Classic
This 1950 Chrysler Imperial American Classic is in good condition.
54,000 original miles
3rd owner
Passed road inspection
Almost completely restored
All original with matching numbers
Exterior color is Cream with Tan cloth interior
Flathead V8 engine
Fluid Drive transmission
Note. See below for history.
The Chrysler Imperial, introduced in 1926, was the companys top of the range vehicle for much of its history.
Models were produced with the Chrysler name until 1954, and again from 1990 to 1993.
The company tried to position the cars as a prestige marque that would rival Cadillac and Lincoln.
According to a feature article in AACAs magazine The adjective imperial according to Websters Dictionary means sovereign, supreme, superior or of unusual size or excellence.
The word imperial thus justly befits Chrysler″ highest priced quality model.
The 1950 Crosley Hot Shot is often given credit for the first production disc brakes but the Chrysler Crown Imperial actually had them first as standard equipment at the beginning of the 1949 model year.
The Crosley disc was a Goodyear development, a caliper type with ventilated rotor, originally designed for aircraft applications.
Only the Hot Shot featured it. Lack of sufficient research caused enormous reliability problems, especially in regions requiring the use of salt on winter roads, such as sticking and corrosion.
Drum brake conversion for Hot Shots was quite popular.
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Updated 13/12/13