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Hello Folks;
Nobody said that this car wouldn't be a lot
of work but it depends on what level of restoration you would want to go
with. If you strive to make this into a show quality car, and absolutely
factory correct in the interior and everything else, then $40,000 would be the
minimum even for a D.I.Y job. I agree that his price is still too high
but I don't agree that it is only good for parts car. Looking at the
photos, after reading the description, it doesn't look like there is that much
missing. The main thing that is missing from the engine is the carburettor and
air cleaner. Missing from the exterior, the hubcaps, rear view mirrors, and
the red crown from the trunk lid.
The hubcaps and the crowns were used in multiples
for four years straight. The mirrors maybe more of a problem because they were
unique to the year but not likely unique to the model. Some of the parts
that are there look like they may be pitted which means some effort at repairing
them. The biggest obstacle is time, having the patience to find the parts. If
you don't have this then you really have no business messing with Imperials let
alone this limousine.
Getting into the power plant the engine
and transmission are all 1954 and 55' Chrysler, remember that it doesn't have
A.C. In that period Chrysler was also producing eight passenger sedans, in each
division, that shared the same body as the limo, they may share the same rear
end and drive shaft. I think that the biggest problem will be with the Lambert
disk brakes and figuring out how to either work with them or replace them with
drums if they can't be repaired. What I would do, if I was interested in the
car, is locate a Hollanders manual and start doing some research on parts
interchangebility before I think of parting with my money.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A left Side taillight bezel and other trim
parts.
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