Re: IML: James Brown's '55 Limo

["Robert Walker" <walker@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yup! The lever's there.

The link to the photos is:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/trombinoscar2/chrysler/ip5501.html

I think the copy writer means 3 speeds: 2 forward and 1 reverse!

Patrik Strub has a '55 8p sedan: maybe he can comment on this?

Bob


> [Original Message]
> From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 12/30/2004 10:43:12 AM
> Subject: Re: IML: James Brown's '55 Limo
>
> It says twice that it is equipped with a three speed automatic
transmission. Shouldn't it have Powerflite two speed? There was an e-mail
with a link to pictures that included a dash shot. I didn't specifically
check out the all important "Flite-lever". Was it converted to the push
button (or was that "punch bottom") Torqueflite? 
>
> Something I did see was that the drivers door panel was not like other
'55 Imperials. It seemingly does not incorporate the usual "arm rest
panel". Due to this, the power window master control is mounted sideways
and flat against the door panel. Is this is a difference between the Eight
Passenger Sedan and the Limosine? Seeing these pictures reminded me once
again how beautiful these cars truely are.
>
> Paul
>
> In an email dated Thu, 30 12 2004 2:48:00 pm GMT, "Robert Walker"
<walker@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> >
> >Full description of the James Brown limo at this site:
> >
>
>http://www.rmauctions.com/events/carlist.cfm?sort=mm&scode=az05&StartRow=26
&PageNum=2
> >
> >The copy states that the number built 'varies from as few as 12 to as
many as 127 according to the Krause Standard Guide to Chrysler....",
whatever that's supposed to mean!
> >
> >The 'value' just got bumped to '$50,000-$60,000'. At that pace, the
'value' will exceed $100,000 before it even hits the block! 
> >
> >I'm amazed.
> >
> >Bob
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: Jan Witte 
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Sent: 12/29/2004 12:11:08 PM 
> >Subject: Re: IML: James Brown's '59 Limo
> >
> >
> >There were 127 limos produced in 1955 by Chrysler. ?In 1956 there were
175 limos built by Chrysler. ?Then in 1957 Ghia began to build the limos
for Chrysler and 36 were produced. ?
> >
> >The numbers on limos are as follows:
> >
> > ? ?1958 ? ?31
> > ? ?1959 ? ? 7
> > ? ?1960 ? ?16
> > ? ?1961 ? ?9
> > ? ?1962 ? ?0
> > ? ?1963 ? ?13
> > ? ?1964 ? ?10
> > ? ?1965 ? ?10
> >
> >There were 132 limousines built by Ghia for Chrysler.
> >
> >I am an authority on Imperial limousines. ?I am the owner of the 1965
Pearl S. Buck limousine which I own for over 25 years and a 1964 Ghia limo
built for the White House during JFK administration. ?The White House limo
was featured at the Invitational "T" Building at Carlisle in July 04'.
?There is a special hour long "Car Crazy" "Chrysler's at Carlisle" episode
scheduled on the Fox speed channel set to air sometime in February-March in
which I was interviewed along side the 64' limo. ?I also own a 1948 Derham
Imperial limo with blinded quarters. ?My newest acquisition is a 1969
Stageway limo that will be restored one day.
> >
> >I also own a collection of limo only literature from 1956-1965.
> >
> >Jan Witte
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: Robert Walker 
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> >Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 4:16 AM
> >Subject: Re: IML: James Brown's '59 Limo
> >
> >
> >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.
> >
> >http://perso.wanadoo.fr/trombinoscar2/chrysler/ip5501.html
> >
> >Shucks!
> >
> >
> >Bob
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: 
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >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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