It appears the the reporter was numerically challenged.......the limo is actually a 1955, so the 331 Hemi and production run of 12 are both factual.
It sold @ Christie's Retromobile Auction in Paris in February of this year for $56,400. It was 'valued at $35,000 to $45,000' prior to bidding.
Shucks!
Bob
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Sent: 12/18/2004 2:22:59 PM
Subject: Re: IML: James Brown's '59 Limo
Hummm, 331 hemi! Ghia limos must have had a longer lead time than previously reported! :)
Roy
67 Crown FDHT
In a message dated 12/18/2004 8:48:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, swampyankee@xxxxxxx writes:
LOS ANGELES - Soul singer James Brown's rare 1959 Chrysler Imperial limousine, used by the "Godfather of Soul" in the 1970s, will be on the auction block next month.
Only one of 12 ever built, the limo is powered by a 331 cubic inch FirePower Hemi engine and is valued at $45,000 to $55,000. It ferried Brown and his entourage, up to eight people, when he owned it in the 1970s.
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