Re: IML: 60 Imperial Info needed

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

All '60 Imperials were built in the same plant. The plant began 
operation with the 1959 models, and was featured in automotive 
magazines at the time. I believe that if you can find a copy of 
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES for either June or July 1960, there is an article 
with pictures of 1960 models rolling down the assembly line. Production 
was stopped mid-June. The beginning number 920 designates the Crown 
model, 910 being Custom and 930 LeBaron. There were only about 11,000 
1960 Imperials built, with the Crown Southampton Four Door Hardtop 
being the most popular model. The statistics are on the OIC web site, 
along with various studies regarding the serial and production numbers. 
Very late model Imperials beginning in May 1960 were equipped from the 
factory with alternators instead of generators. There were lots of 
other little changes during production as well, such as the design of 
the Emergency Brake release being changed from PUSH to PULL OUT PUSH 
DOWN. The Chrysler Historical Society was decoding serial numbers with 
respect to date of production and delivery site for a fee, but I don't 
know if this is still available. Their contact information is also on 
the OIC web site.


Paul W.





-----Original Message-----
From: Rob van der Es <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:35 am
Subject: Re: IML: 61 Imperial added info needed



Hello Joe,

 

Two years ago a bought a beatiful 1960 Imperial Crown, it is Alaska 
White with a red interior.

To give you an idea, you will find some pics at: 
http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff98/Robert2912/

 

Since I don't know anything about the history of the car (I bought it 
at an auction in Sacramento) I was wondering if you can

decode the VIN number for me to provide me with some information about 
this car.

The VIN is  9204-116664  , So I guess this car was built in Detroit 
(and not in the separate Jefferson plant were all Imperials were 
supposed to be built?).

I hope you can give me some extra info with regard to this VIN number, 
would be great to know something more about my car!

 

Many thanks beforehand,

 

Robert

 


----- Original Message -----

From: spicemanii@xxxxxxx

To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 5:58 AM

Subject: IML: 61 Imperial added info needed



A serial number issue has showed up. It seems there are 61 Imperials 
with the 4th digit either being a 3 or a 4. A 4 means built in Detroit 
and a 3 is Jefferson Assembly. Jefferson was to be Imperials and 
Detroit was other makes mixed with Imperials. Will be checking further 
to confirm as we go.
   Also have discovered that a few people were told they had a Crown 
and it is a Custom instead according to the serial number. So, when 
sending all this info, do a serial as such: example as my 61 LeBaron: 
9313-187059.  By adding the dash it will help to confuse the theifs if 
any, thinking a digit is missing.
   I will add info needed inquiries as things proceed to make this 
efficient. I will be doing other years, bt at present, I don't want an 
overload and I would like to do all the years if possible. joe machado
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