Hi Brian,
It the engine is a 426 Wedge, then it’s
not original. Your car, correctly called an Imperial Crown*, came with a
6.8-liter 413 motor. A total of 1,010 Crown 2-door Southamptons
were made for 1962. Verify that it is a Crown and not a Custom. The
first four digits of the VIN should be 9223, not 9123.
Unfortunately, despite their low numbers, Imperials
are not as valued as other Chrysler makes (Plymouth, Dodge De Soto, or Chrysler).
A Crown 2-dr Southampton in very good condition still struggles to get $7,500.
Convertibles are usually under $12,500. Parts are rare and can be costly
when located.
Rich
*Crown Imperials were the Ghia-built
limousine. None were built for 1962.
From: Forward Look
Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brian Cooper
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005
6:20 PM
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Subject: [FWDLK] WIW-1962 Crown
Imperial
I found a 1962 Crown Imperial two door
hardtop today. They owner says the car is a 426 wedge, but I didn't pull
the numbers on it. It is air conditioned, the floors are fairly solid,
the interior trim is pretty well pitted. The rear half of the lower quarters
and the doglegs on both front fenders are rotted out. Most of the trim is
there. The interior cloth is all shot. He said to make an offer.
I was thinking no more than $1500, but I don't have a clue as to the value.
What does a project car 62 Crown Imp run? Sorry I don't have a picture...
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