1955 Chrysler Imperial Newport Coupe (LHD)
Sold: $23,000
Specifications
| Engine | 331 c.i. Hemi V8 |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 2-speed automatic |
| Body Work | 2 Door Coupe |
| Colour | White / Gold Roof |
| Interior | Gold |
| Trim | Leather / Cloth Inserts |
| Wheels | Steel disc |
| Brakes | Drums |
Description
When Chrysler introduced its dramatic 1955 line called the Forward Look, there was special emphasis on the company's luxury-automobile business. Imperial models were segregated from other Chryslers, creating a more distinct luxury brand. These new cars had great presence, their styling details having been foreshadowed by the breathtaking series of Italian-bodied Chrysler show cars created in the early 1950s under Virgil Exner. The Imperial Newport hardtop coupe body style incorporated the most direct takeoffs of Exner's show cars-such as the full-wheel opening of the rear fender wells and the split front grille. Eye-catching gun-sight taillights stick up from the rear fenders, and the gas cap is hidden behind the passenger-side taillight, opened by lifting the chromed fender top. The Imperial is a big car, with a 130-inch wheelbase and 223-inch overall length, riding on 8.2-by-15-inch tires. The 250-hp, 331-cid FirePower V8 engine has a four-barrel carburetor.
