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Arjan Rietveld

This Imperial came on the market in 1955 and was at the time Chrysler’s new premium brand.

They wanted to release a top quality car as a premium brand: the Imperial. It was an expensive top car with modern technology and for that time very progressive: a modern Hemi V8 with 250 hp, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, tinted glass, radio and even electric windows and bench.

Real wire wheels with fine whitewall tyres mounted.
It drives very well and the interior exudes luxury, beautiful velour upholstery, lots of chrome and a beautifully shaped dashboard.
The Hemi runs like clockwork and the car brakes and steers very well, the gearbox shifts fine but noticeably.
The chrome is nice, the paint is very neat but older.

Also very neat from below, a neat chassis and a beautiful body with little rust.
In recent years, a lot was done to the car and a lot has been invested, see attached list.

Get in and drive away, what a beautiful car and a real icon from the 50s!
Supplied with an American title and import document showing that all import duties for the EU have been paid.

This beautiful Imperial can be seen and/or picked up in Herkenbosch, the Netherlands.

It is recommended to view the car prior to placing a bid in order to prevent disappointment. 

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Located in: Netherlands - with American registration - 374425 mi - 3 - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Imperial - Crown Hemi V8 sedan - 1955

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Location

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France

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Germany

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Hungary

Brand

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Ford USA

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Porsche

Mini

Triumph

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Lancia

Audi

Buick

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Country of origin

Netherlands

Italy (North)

France (North)

Italy (South)

France (South)

Germany (North)

Italy (Centre)

Condition

Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Fine condition: May require mechanic and cosmetic work

Excellent condition: excellent and original condition

Extras

with Dutch registration

with Italian registration

with German registration

with Spanish registration

with American registration

with Belgian registration

with French registration

with Danish registration

with Polish registration

with Portuguese registration

with Hungarian registration

with Swedish registration

Colour

Blue

Grey

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Green

White

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Yellow

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Gold

Multiple colours

Fuel type

Petrol

Diesel

Transmission

Manual

Automatic

Semi-automatic

Condition (Mechanical)

Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service

Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair

Excellent: mechanically sound, no work to be done, no leaks, no service needed

Fine: may have mechanical damage. Engine and/or transmission may be in poor condition

Condition (Frame & Underbody)

Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear

Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention

Excellent: frame/structure is in a perfect condition, no signs of rust or damages

Fine: frame/structure shows signs of rust, excess wear, require replacements or work

Condition (Interior)

Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts

Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts

Excellent: no missing, broken, or damaged parts that require replacement

Fine: shows signs of excess wear. May have burns, cuts, tears, and non-removable stains

CoC (Certificate of Conformity)

On request

Condition (Paint & Body)

Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork

Good: may require conventional body and paintwork. May require replacement of parts

Excellent: requiring no conventional body or paintwork

Fine: dents, scratches and body panels that require replacement and paintwork

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Located in: Netherlands - with Dutch registration - 121000 mi - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Mercedes-Benz - 220 SE - 1961

Located in: Netherlands - with Dutch registration - 99533 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Citroën - Le Patron Roadster - 1985

Located in: Netherlands - with Spanish registration - 25000 mi - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Oldsmobile - Ninety Eight V8 - 1958

Located in: Netherlands - with Dutch registration - 12256 mi - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Lagonda - 16/80 2 Axle R Tourer - 1934

Located in: Italy - with Italian registration - 309000 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Mercedes-Benz - 500 SE ex Lamborghini Official - NO RESERVE - 1991

Located in: Italy (South) - with Italian registration - 11800 km - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Innocenti - Mini Traveler metallica - NO RESERVE - 1970

Located in: Italy - with Italian registration - 75143 km - Fine condition: May require mechanic and cosmetic work

Fiat - Panda 1.1 Country Club 4x4 - NO RESERVE - 1997

Located in: Netherlands - with Dutch registration - 73916 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Lancia - Gamma Coupe 2500 I.E. - 1981

Located in: Italy - with Italian registration - 183217 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Lancia - Thema 8.32 Ferrari - 1989

Located in: Portugal - with Dutch registration - 69463 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Rover - Mini 1.3 - 1996

Located in: Germany - with German registration - 185628 km - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

BMW - 318i Cabriolet - Design Edition - 1993

Located in: Netherlands - with Dutch registration - 88133 km - Fine condition: May require mechanic and cosmetic work

Citroën - DS 20 PALLAS - 1971

Located in: Spain - with Spanish registration - 187000 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Mercedes-Benz - 280 CE - 1977

Located in: Italy - with Italian registration - 26105 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Triumph - Spitfire 1500 - 1976

Located in: Portugal - with Portuguese registration - 44846 km - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Citroën - ID 19 B Serie - 1969

Located in: Spain - with Spanish registration - 47709 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Fiat - Balilla 508 - 1934

Located in: Netherlands - with Dutch registration - 129000 km - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

BMW - 320i - 1988

Located in: Netherlands - with German registration - 1000 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Porsche - Standard 218H - 1960

Located in: Portugal - with French registration - 83964 mi - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Jaguar - E-Type 4.2 - 2+2 Coupé - 1968

Located in: Italy - with Italian registration - 4023 km - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Fiat - 500 C ex Mille Miglia - NO RESERVE - 1950

Located in: Italy - with Italian registration - 30705 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Lotus - Esprit Turbo SE - NO RESERVE - 1990

Located in: Netherlands - with Dutch registration - 55191 km - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Volkswagen - T1 (Type 2) - 1964

Located in: Netherlands - with American registration - 212465 mi - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Chevrolet - Corvette C4 Convertible V8 - NO RESERVE - 1990

Located in: Netherlands - with Dutch registration - 39198 km - Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Volkswagen - T1 - 1963

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