1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible
- Engine
- 6.8L (413 cu in) V8
- Colour
- Teal Blue with black canvas soft-top
A 1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown convertible, one of only approximately 429 built for that model year, finished in Teal Blue with a black canvas hood. Originally sourced from California in partially stripped condition, the car underwent a meticulous body-off, bare-metal restoration completed around 2011 by a Swedish collector, incorporating new-old-stock components, correct pearl-effect leather trim, and a US-refurbished engine with a Sweden-rebuilt TorqueFlite transmission. The restored car subsequently won multiple Swedish concours events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €126,500 (≈ $139K)
- → 1996Previous California-based ownerpartial documentation
Car was partially dismantled prior to sale, with the interior fully stripped in preparation for a restoration that was never completed.
- 1996 →Private saleSwedish collectorfull documentation
Purchased the car remotely from California in unrestored condition and undertook a comprehensive frame-off, bare-metal restoration completed around 2011; extensive photographic and documentary records accompany the vehicle.
Competition
- —Concours events in Sweden (multiple)Multiple class or event victories
Following completion of the restoration around 2011, the car won several Swedish concours competitions; trophies are included with the sale.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2011Restoration
Comprehensive body-off, bare-metal restoration completed by the Swedish owner, encompassing sourcing of new-old-stock parts from US vendors and donor cars, correct pearl-effect leather upholstery from SMS Auto Fabric in Oregon, and detailed attention to engine bay and undercarriage finish.
Restoration documented with extensive photographic history files; concluded around 2011.
- —Restoration
Interior fully removed and bodywork partially stripped prior to acquisition; work begun but not completed by the California owner.
Car was in a partially disassembled state when sold from California in 1996.
- —Engine rebuild
The 413 cubic-inch V-8 engine was refurbished by a workshop in the United States as part of the broader restoration.
Carried out in the US; specific workshop not identified.
- —Mechanical
TorqueFlite automatic transmission was fully rebuilt in Sweden by a specialist familiar with the marque.
Workshop based in Sweden; name not given.
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