1954 Crown Imperial Limo & Thoughts on a Restoration

[danny owen <dannobowen@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>  54 Limo. Granted, It was a beautiful low
>production (77) auto in 1954 and sold new
>for $7,044.00 & will possibly be a recognized Classic by the CCCA at
>some future date if that's your cup of tea.

Jim,
I am not interested in this car as I don't have the time or resources to do 
it justice. It would be a nice one to put back on the road.It certainly 
doesn't hit me as a parts car if there were only 77 built. The early 
fifties cars certainly were not the best Chrysler ever produced but they 
are a part of Chrysler history. Stodgy, certainly not particularly sporty, 
not at all, just to appeal to the average American.  They were boxy, maybe 
even ugly, but they were what Chrysler produced.
They were in keeping with the times. Fords of the era are called Shoe Box 
Fords. There was a common theme among cars at the time and Chrysler towed 
the line.

>      Problems & costs I see in restoring the 54 would be the rust & body
>work. Painting. Interior. Engine rebuild and machine shop expenses.
>Transmission(?)  Every seal. ( Eng. Axle, Transmission etc.) Door trunk
>& window seals. Complete new wiring harness.

Can you think of any other negatives to say about this car? Best I 
remember, the guy was pretty honest in his evaluation. He wasn't trying to 
sell it without being honest and dishonesty  happens in the hobby and on 
ebay. Had I been selling it, I would have bought some cheapo used tires so 
that it at least looked presentable. I wouldn't be dishonest about it but I 
would  have it looking a bit more presentable.

>  Tires to get it on a flat
>bed & a pocket full of change to get it shipped. Rechrome, and the list
>goes on.
>If it is going to cost $40gs to restore it, this is chump change.
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>       If any one buys the car to restore, he should be over seven foot
>tall with deep pockets that reach to his ankles and lots of luck.  An
>alternative would be to buy a nice Imperial & send one's kids to
>College.

I'm 5'5" and my son is out of college. If I chose to buy this car, your 
analysis wouldn't sway me. I am just not interested in this type of car.

Too bad you have to be so negative about a really neat car.

You might rethink your judgmental attitude about the cars for sale, Jim. 
Just because you don't think it is worth fooling with doesn't mean someone 
else has the same attitude. Your words might keep someone from saving a 
really savable car.


>That's All Folks
>Danno

I know you were just contributing your two cents worth, but you were pretty 
negative about a car that I think should be saved.


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