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dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | My new toy just arrived a few weeks ago, and I can't believe how amazing this ride is! It has Factory A/C, Factory Rear Defrost, Factory Air Ride Leveling compressor (Never knew this existed on a sedan), Factory Power Windows, Seats, Steering and Brakes, Speed Minder, Window Washer, Dual Front and Rear speakers, and working clock! I could go on and on about how great this car is, but I won't bore you with the details. Just check out the pics for yourself. (636080678983676471.jpg) (636080679009728471.jpg) (636080679017996471.jpg) (636080679037184471.jpg) (636080679066200471.jpg) (636080679122672471.jpg) (636080679111128471.jpg) (636080679163076471.jpg) (636080679180392471.jpg) (636080679188036471.jpg) (636080679205664471.jpg) (636080679231872471.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 636080678983676471.jpg (162KB - 244 downloads) 636080679009728471.jpg (137KB - 266 downloads) 636080679017996471.jpg (139KB - 242 downloads) 636080679037184471.jpg (101KB - 245 downloads) 636080679066200471.jpg (157KB - 257 downloads) 636080679122672471.jpg (143KB - 230 downloads) 636080679111128471.jpg (141KB - 247 downloads) 636080679163076471.jpg (141KB - 242 downloads) 636080679180392471.jpg (126KB - 239 downloads) 636080679188036471.jpg (104KB - 247 downloads) 636080679205664471.jpg (132KB - 254 downloads) 636080679231872471.jpg (104KB - 240 downloads) | ||
plymouth |
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Expert Posts: 2264 Location: McComb, Mississippi | Gorgeous | ||
imopar380 |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7207 Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada | WOW!! that is an amazing car! Beautiful, love it! | ||
AceS |
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Veteran Posts: 281 Location: WA/USA | No doubt. Wow! | ||
Viper Guy |
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Expert Posts: 2003 Location: Branson, MO | My cup of tea - original, complete, and in great condition. Congratulations on a great find! | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2637 Location: Minor Hill, TN | What is a speed minder ? This is the 1st time I have heard of 1. | ||
Rebels-59 |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Location: .Norfolk..Mafia.. ,England UK | darn that is certainly fully loaded,, Do you know if its all genuine from factory, and a genuine D500...??? What a Ride... Clive . | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13054 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | Fantastic - the car seems to be in extremely good conditions - Contact Chrysler historical and get the IBM card and confirmation of all the options. | ||
60 Imp |
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Location: North Australia | Unreal, you sound proud, and so you should, what a ripper. What is the story on this car, I think I have seen pics of it before. Steve. Edited by 60 Imp 2016-10-29 6:09 AM | ||
FIN ME |
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Expert Posts: 2788 Location: USA - KY | Wow!, that is very nice! Great Fifties colours too! Is that an original trunk mat I see? Tooooo envious for words. Congratulations, dpolara. | ||
Imp58Alpes |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 558 Location: Grenoble - France | Gorgeous automobile. Where did they manage to install the air compressor in that loaded engine compartment ? The dealer back in 1959 must have had a big smile when taking the order | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | The full name of this option is Co-Pilot Speed Minder. There's a small dial next to the speedometer that allows you to set it to a certain speed. When you exceed that speed, a red light flashes on the dash to let you know you are exceeding your set speed. You can see the dial to the right of the speedometer in this pic. (636080679180392471.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 636080679180392471.jpg (126KB - 251 downloads) | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | Yup, from what I've seen so far, it appears all original with about 46,000 miles. It's been repainted, to the factory original, but that's about it. There was a little oil leaking out of the back of the valve covers, so I had the gaskets replaced, and it looked like those screws have never been removed from the covers and the gasket looked original. | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | FIN ME, I'm not sure about the trunk mat, because I thought they originally had a plaid design, but this one is custom-fit to the trunk, so it could be original. Thanks for asking! DPOLARA | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | IMP58ALPES, The Air Compressor is on the lower left side below the fuel pump. I'll try to get some pics soon. There's like 5 belts on this thing! It's the last belt in the series and needs replaced. I think this option was called Level Flite Torsion Aire Suspension, but I'm still trying to find out more about it. If anyone has a link about this feature, let me know. Thanks, DPOLARA | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | OMG! I just found the 1959 Dodge Custom Royal that I sold 12 years ago. What was I thinking, buying another one of Exner's creations. Is this some sort of sickness? If so, I sure don't want to be cured. http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=848&po... DPOLARA | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2637 Location: Minor Hill, TN | No its not a sickness I will admit I had 3 Virgil Exner cars 1 was a '57 plymouth Savoy with a 301 powerflite transmission I had from 1985-1987 ( totaled in '87) 2. Was my black '61 fury I owned from 2011-2014 destroyed by fire because of some one's careless ness 3. red and white '61 currently being restored Its a love for these cars that is all The '57 plymouth had 1 of those loud car stereo systems in it . I bought the car when I was 20 years old. I had a love for these cars since then Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2016-10-29 9:02 PM (Berdine Christine's older cousin.jpg) (Steph.jpg) (2010-01-01 04.39.13.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Berdine Christine's older cousin.jpg (23KB - 239 downloads) Steph.jpg (287KB - 248 downloads) 2010-01-01 04.39.13.jpg (131KB - 250 downloads) | ||
Viper Guy |
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Expert Posts: 2003 Location: Branson, MO | Fender skirts? Yeah, I gots dem too - plus curb feelers! These pictures were taken the day the car arrived on an enclosed trailer. The skirts and feelers were on the car then but only long enough for me to get the car in the garage and take them off never to be on the car again since I have owned it. I still have them and will go with the car should I ever sell it. Edited by Viper Guy 2016-10-30 12:10 AM (1959 DeSoto at Home RS.JPG) (1959 DeSoto Coming Off Ramp at Home.JPG) Attachments ---------------- 1959 DeSoto at Home RS.JPG (140KB - 229 downloads) 1959 DeSoto Coming Off Ramp at Home.JPG (154KB - 244 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2637 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I wish my '61 was loaded with all the options. | ||
Imp58Alpes |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 558 Location: Grenoble - France | dpolara - 2016-10-30 1:31 AM IMP58ALPES, The Air Compressor is on the lower left side below the fuel pump. I'll try to get some pics soon. There's like 5 belts on this thing! It's the last belt in the series and needs replaced. I think this option was called Level Flite Torsion Aire Suspension, but I'm still trying to find out more about it. If anyone has a link about this feature, let me know. Thanks, DPOLARA On the 1959 Imperial documentation, the salesman booklet called it "True-Level Torsion-Aire". | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | VIPER GUY, Your DeSoto IS DeLovely! Is that paint job as amazing as it looks in pictures? DPOLARA | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | IMP58ALPES, Thanks for the information about this Imperial Option. I found several items about it once I searched the Imperial forums. Merci beaucoup, DPOLARA Edited by dpolara 2016-10-30 10:52 AM | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | 1961PLYMOUTHFURY, Yup, it took me 12 years to find one this complete and loaded. Keep wishing and hunting. That's what makes this so fun! But be careful what you wish for, though, it might just come true. DPOLARA Edited by dpolara 2016-10-30 11:40 AM | ||
Viper Guy |
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Expert Posts: 2003 Location: Branson, MO | dpolara - 2016-10-30 9:43 AM VIPER GUY, Your DeSoto IS DeLovely! Is that paint job as amazing as it looks in pictures? DPOLARA Thank you. The car is much like yours - 100% factory original with one repaint in the factory colors. It has only 23,000 miles but not loaded like yours. No A/C or other out of the ordinary options. I did put wire wheels on it but kept the originals. The paint is like you see it in the pictures and I get compliments all the time even though it is a single stage paint - no base coat/clear coat. | ||
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Expert Posts: 4043 Location: Connecticut | dpolara - 2016-10-29 7:24 PM FIN ME, I'm not sure about the trunk mat, because I thought they originally had a plaid design, but this one is custom-fit to the trunk, so it could be original. Thanks for asking! DPOLARA Absolutely factory. Very rare and fragile. What's the history behind this car ? Where did you find it ? Ron | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | I'm still in the fact-finding process of gathering the backstory about this car. (I've heard some rumors about it, but I'm after the facts I've ordered build tag info from the Chrysler Historical Services. I found it for sale by a consignment shop in North Carolina. Sounds like it came from a private collection out of Florida about a year ago. I don't have many details yet, but my mechanic and I can't get over the fact that this thing appears mostly original and was very well taken care of. Thanks for the feedback! DPOLARA | ||
Viper Guy |
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Expert Posts: 2003 Location: Branson, MO | dpolara - 2016-10-29 6:24 PM FIN ME, I'm not sure about the trunk mat, because I thought they originally had a plaid design, but this one is custom-fit to the trunk, so it could be original. Thanks for asking! DPOLARA Your trunk mat sure is original and you can compare it to mine in my '59 DeSoto. I can't tell if yours is embossed with lettering but DESOTO is embossed right into the mat on mine. ('59 DeSoto Trunk Inside Rear.JPG) Attachments ---------------- '59 DeSoto Trunk Inside Rear.JPG (89KB - 231 downloads) | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | Ok, So I got my check returned back to me from Fiat Chrysler Automobile Historical Archives stating that they are re-doing their archive systems and to try again in January. So, with that said, can someone tell me where I might find the original Broadcast sheet for this car? Where did they hide them? Thanks in advance! Ron | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | After checking the other threads, I found mine taped to the top of the glove box. Here you go. (1959Broadcast.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 1959Broadcast.jpg (134KB - 235 downloads) | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | So, if I'm reading this correctly, it was originally all black? AA PAINT = Black roof and body? 1 STYLE = Monochromatic? Any other comments or decoding help on this Broadcast sheet are welcome. I'm going to post this to the Broadcast Decoder Thread. So feel free to follow all the exciting action over there Broadcast Decoder Link: http://forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=63728&post... Thanks! Ron Edited by dpolara 2016-11-15 9:59 PM | ||
imopar380 |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7207 Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada | What I personally find interesting is that the upholstery fabric on the seats is the same as the fabric that was used on all the Canadian built Custom Royals for 1959. This fabric was not used on the US built Custom Royal Hardtops or convertibles, but obviously was used on the US built sedans. | ||
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Expert Posts: 1208 Location: SWITZERLAND | Fully loaded, an absolute rarity. There is nothing to "upgrade" - sure? With two Knight Emblems on the front fender your car could get the attribute "Lancer". But then it is not Original! - SERGE - | ||
61_Imperial |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 480 Location: Georgetown Texas | sermey - 2016-11-18 11:52 AM Fully loaded, an absolute rarity. There is nothing to "upgrade" - sure? With two Knight Emblems on the front fender your car could get the attribute "Lancer". But then it is not Original! - SERGE - I don't see swivel seats or outside mirrors | ||
dpolara |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: Grand Prairie TX - Dallas Area | 61_Imperial: Yup, it's missing Swivel Seats (but it does have power bench seat), Automatic headlight beam dimmer and it's completely missing the mirrors on both fenders. So, not fully, fully loaded; but still, pretty loaded. The Broadcast sheet shows that it should have the mirrors, so not sure what happened there. It's an enigma wrapped in a mystery. The answer is out there somewhere. Still searching! Edited by dpolara 2016-11-22 1:56 PM | ||
texas383 |
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Regular Posts: 82 Location: Texas | dpolara.... Here is a photo I took of the Loaded '59 Custom Royal I once had Broadcast Sheet. Mine went down the line not too long after yours! | ||
texas383 |
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Regular Posts: 82 Location: Texas | ....hang on. Not letting me attach the photo. (BroadSheet.jpg) Attachments ---------------- BroadSheet.jpg (453KB - 222 downloads) | ||
texas383 |
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Regular Posts: 82 Location: Texas | hang on.... not letting me attach the photo | ||
texas383 |
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Regular Posts: 82 Location: Texas | Ok.... it finally worked!! If anyone knows what happened to that car I would really appreciate knowing its fate... good or bad. | ||
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