1954 Chrysler Imperial Coupé

Highlights

• Restored to a high standard
• Two-time award winner in 2026, at the AACC Nationals at Upton and the AAAC Rally of The Giants at Henley
• Imported from the USA and now registered on UK plates: road tax/MOT exempt
• Carefully stored in a garage and air chamber during winter months
• Recently serviced in readiness for sale

The Appeal

The 1950s were a golden era for the American automobile. This 1954 Chrysler Imperial Coupé belongs in a Norman Rockwell painting, striking a piece of Americana from the technicolour post-war age. It's a wonderful thing, and as the photographs and accompanying silverware attest, it has been restored to a very good standard.
Powered by Chrysler's revered 331 cubic inch Hemi V8 and equipped from the factory with power steering, power brakes, power seats, and power windows, the Imperial was Detroit's answer to the very finest grand tourers of the era. This example has been recognised on the show circuit and is reported to run and drive as one would expect of a car of this calibre.
The vendor says:
"It is a stunning car from the period in amazing condition, restored to its original high standard. It drives as you would expect from a high-class model of its time. Overall, an amazing car which has won 2 awards this year: AACC Nationals at Upton and the AAAC Rally of the Giants at Henley. It is fitted as standard with power steering, power brakes, power seats, power windows, clock and radio."

Key Information

• Mileage: 22,379 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from USA in 2017)
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 331 cubic inch Hemi V8, two-speed automatic
• Paperwork: invoices from American Autoparts, UK import docs, V5C

The Detail

• One former UK registered keeper (imported 2017)
• Recently serviced, including an oil change, per the vendor
• Stored in a garage and within an air chamber during winter months
• The vendor states the paintwork shows some signs of age, but all panels are straight
• Underside reported to be in good condition, with two full-length stainless steel exhaust pipes
• Five correct wire wheels fitted as standard for the 1954 Imperial
• Five white wall tyres with the correct white band size for the year
• The vendor states all chromework is in very good condition
• The vendor describes the leather interior as being in very good condition with no tears or rips
• The vendor states the carpets present well
• Retains the correct green steering wheel
• Padded dash reported to be in good order
• The vendor states the headlining looks in very good order
• Boot fitted with piped matting, jack and brace
• Factory-fitted power steering, power brakes, power seats, power windows, clock and radio
• Correct engine fitted; the vendor states it runs and drives as expected for the era
• Small leak noted on the power steering, though it is said to operate fine

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