gearheads78

$13500



California 99% rust free survivor. With the exception of some very old paint blend work on the front edge of the fenders the paint is all original.
I bought the car and shipped it here to Dallas TX 2 years ago to have something really cool but big enough to hold my family during the 2016 Hot Rod Power Tour. Had 93000 miles at the time. Completed 2800 miles doing the whole long haul then. After I made a bunch of changes and improvement to the car and someone came along and wanted it as I was finishing it. A year later I had a chance to get it back so I could enjoy the fruits of my labor a little. We just got back from taking it on the 2018 Power Tour 6 states and 3000 miles. It got tons of attention tour and even caught the eye of Hot Rod magazine since it one of the cars they have pics of on their website right now. I love this car but it's time to move on and let someone else enjoy it so I can build something else.
Really needs nothing to enjoy as is or excellent candidate to restore to perfection.
Lots of parts replaced in the last 2 years to be sure its road worthy.

-new Detroit Steel wheels 20x9 front 20x11 rear. (I had custom machined to fit the car and converted to 1/2" studs)
-new 275-40-r20 front 315-35r20 rear tires
-3M Crystalline Tint all around (cuts out heat and UV but not the light expensive but awesome stuff)
-new stereo , amp and speakers all custom fitted to the OEM locations (sounds incredible)
-new shocks
-new master cly (converted the car to dual reservoir)
-new heater core
-new heater control valve
-new-trans mount
-new brakes
-new water pump
-new radiator
-new carrier bearing
-new u-joints and rebuilt driveshaft
-new fan clutch
-new true dual exhaust with x pipe and Flowmasters (has a nice muscle car sound but not too loud)
-new fuel sending unit
-new spark plugs

Power windows, power seats and A/C all work in the car.

The body has lots of minor scratches, chips and dings but is in great shape over all and no rust holes anywhere. It's truly a body mans dream.

The interior is the original leather and cloth combo with a little wear and tear but is in great shape for its age.
Factory A/C converted to 134a and blows cool. Between the A/C and tint my young kids never complain about being hot in the back seat.
Although I don't know any true history of the 440 motor and Torqueflite transmission they both seem to be in fine. Motor is super clean inside. As of this listing the car has 100300 miles but will go up slightly as I continue to drive it.

Cruises on the highway at 80 (and faster) with ease.


You will have a hard time finding a car that gives more smiles per gallon than this Imperial will bring anywhere close to this price point.

redoldsman

Richard, good hearing from you. It has been a long time. What an interesting car and I had forgotten you bought this car. You certainly have road tested it. Good luck with the sale.

gearheads78

Thanks man! How is the 54 doing? Mine still has not been touched. I am trying to sell all but 2 of my cars so I can build the new house across the street and finally start on the 88

redoldsman

The 54 is doing pretty good. I have had a fit trying to get it to cool after I put the AC in. I just installed an aluminum radiator last Saturday and thing that is going to do it. I ordered a 6 blade fan for it. I have a rear seal on the transmission I need to replace and an oil leak to fix. It is in the perpetual maintenance stage. Good luck on selling your cars.

gearheads78

Thanks

Olds64

Very cool car!

I had to do a double take and make sure it wasn't an old post. Glad you're still around Richard. GLWS.

Allan R

What a gorgeous looking car! Meh on the green interior but very cool designs. I love the interior door handles; they took me a minute to figure out. GLWS

gearheads78

Green would not have been my first choice but I can't change it so I went all in by painting the wheels the same color LOL

gearheads78

LOL I pop my head up every once in a while.