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- 21,995 overpriced
- Valrico, FL
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- classiccars.com
The imperial is every bit an equal for the lincoln, and perhaps out-performs the blue oval on the road, offering superlative handling and a great deal of horsepower under the hood. Black looks better on engle's work than almost any other color and it makes the already gigantic imperial look about the size of a locomotive. The paint is at least a decade old and shows signs of age and use, but it doesn't seem to diminish the car's impact and we might consider just leaving it as-is and maybe giving it a buff to bring up the shine. All the original chrome and stainless trim is completely intact, from the split grille up front to the heavy door handles to the cool eagle medallion on the trunk that also doubles as the gas filler door. The interior is still big luxury, with a conservative look that fits the mid-60s perfectly. Aircraft-style switches mange the lights, wipers, and other controls and yes, that's a pushbutton torqueflite 3-speed automatic, still the coolest way to change gears ever invented. Power windows became standard equipment in 1964 and this car carries factory a/c, which remained an option. There's also an am/fm/cd stereo hidden in the glove box, which is a nice addition. The ultimate luxury is power, and the 413 cubic inch engine is a relative of the motors that powered chrysler products to wins on the drag strip. The engine bay is largely original, dominated by the big air cleaner and a/c compressor, but it's all there and in good working order. Recent work includes a new water pump and radiator, a full tune up, a rebuilt carburetor, and fresh belts and hoses, so it's ready for a road trip and lives up to its reputation. Underneath, the brakes have been rebuilt and there are new shocks all around, so that smooth torsion bar ride is 100% intact. There's a newer muffler out back that gives it a muted hum that's wholly appropriate, and factory wheels wear bespoke imperial hubcaps and 235/75/15 whitewall radials. A relatively rare car that gets a lot of attention, these imperials are criminally under-valued compared to period lincolns and cadillacs, making this a great opportunity. Power Windows✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats
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