Classic '53 Imperial
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Classic '53 Imperial



Nigel:

Your 1929 is a Chrysler Imperial -- considered by the Classic Car Club of America to be a classic car.

Imperial began as a upgraded model of the original 1924 Chrysler Model B70. In 1925, as a 1926 model, the E80 Chrysler Imperial was introduced and it continued through 1927. In 1928, the L80 Chrysler Imperial was introduced. Then, in 1929, the L*80 Chrysler Imperial was introduced with the * signifying same mechanicals with certain body refinements such as a narrow band radiator shell and instrumentation. During 1929, a roadster body, with a more streamlined look, replaced the 1928 and 1929 early roadster body. The major change to the 1930 L*80 Chrysler Imperial was the introduction of the 4-speed transmission and certain chassis up-grades.

Every car produced was a Chrysler Imperial until the formation of the Imperial Division in 1955. Then, an Imperial stood alone as a Division of Chrysler and, hence, the nameplate was IMPERIAL.

Do you have an Imperial -- you bet! So what if it is called a Chrysler Imperial or an Imperial. It was the top-of-the-line!

Sherwood Kahlenberg  

P.S. The emblems on your headlight rims (L*80) just use the name Imperial as did the hubcaps. Quite understated, in my estimation. The headlamp emblems used on the 1929 model 75 just say Chrysler.


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