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Curbside Classics Archives
Imperial Archive
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![(first posted 9/22/207) There’s a new arrival or visitor in my neighborhood and it’s from outer space. It certainly isn’t from this world, where aerodynamic plastic-clad fish-mobiles with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CC-335-007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Space Traveler: 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe – The Empire Strikes Backwards")
Curbside Space Traveler: 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe – The Empire Strikes Backwards
Posted on September 22, 2023 | 100 Comments(first posted 9/22/207) There’s a new arrival or visitor in my neighborhood and it’s from outer space. It certainly isn’t from this world, where aerodynamic plastic-clad fish-mobiles with […] -
![(first posted 11/18/2014. Posted by request of Lennon L., who asked for a ’59 Imperial CC on his birthday) The wild 1957-60 Imperials and their slightly toned down 1961-63 successors […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1-Front-quarter-view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Imperial – I Don’t Care, I Love It")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Imperial – I Don’t Care, I Love It
Posted on September 18, 2023 | 152 Comments(first posted 11/18/2014. Posted by request of Lennon L., who asked for a ’59 Imperial CC on his birthday) The wild 1957-60 Imperials and their slightly toned down 1961-63 successors […] -
![In 1967 a new Imperial was released and Car Life magazine was there to test it. This time the Imperial carried unibody construction, in keeping with the way all other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-1-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage CL Review: 1967 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop – A Renewed Imperial To Battle In The Luxury Leagues")
Vintage CL Review: 1967 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop – A Renewed Imperial To Battle In The Luxury Leagues
Posted on August 13, 2023 | 34 CommentsIn 1967 a new Imperial was released and Car Life magazine was there to test it. This time the Imperial carried unibody construction, in keeping with the way all other […] -
![(first posted 1/14/2013) What’s in a name? When it comes to vintage Mopar land yachts, the name means a lot–in some cases, success or failure. Take the Imperial marque, for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bnbnbn.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham – A Most Imperial Chrysler")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham – A Most Imperial Chrysler
Posted on February 2, 2023 | 125 Comments(first posted 1/14/2013) What’s in a name? When it comes to vintage Mopar land yachts, the name means a lot–in some cases, success or failure. Take the Imperial marque, for […] -
COAL: 1964 Imperial Crown Coupe – Chapter 14, The Royal We
Posted on October 16, 2022 | 115 CommentsOld cars are funny things in the way they affect people. Like how a relative’s unhappy experience in selling one old car led to my happy experience in finding another. -
![(first posted 11/2/2012) Since we’re talking Imperials here today on CC, I’d be remiss in not pointing out one was featured, albeit briefly, in the classic 1963 film It’s A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ghghmnn.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars Of It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World")
CC Cinema: The Cars Of It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Posted on June 15, 2022 | 93 Comments(first posted 11/2/2012) Since we’re talking Imperials here today on CC, I’d be remiss in not pointing out one was featured, albeit briefly, in the classic 1963 film It’s A […] -
![(first posted 4/7/2016) This generation Imperial has already been extensively covered here at CC (including a 1963 Crown four-door hardtop parked just a few yards away), but this 1962 Imperial […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_0103.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Coupe – For Those Who Want Attention And Exclusivity")
Car Show Classic: 1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Coupe – For Those Who Want Attention And Exclusivity
Posted on April 7, 2022 | 58 Comments(first posted 4/7/2016) This generation Imperial has already been extensively covered here at CC (including a 1963 Crown four-door hardtop parked just a few yards away), but this 1962 Imperial […] -
![(first posted 1/26/2015) This simple car is the definition of the Chrysler Corporation in 1980s North America. From 1981 to 1995, this basic architecture was molded, shaped, stretched, shrunken, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a-K.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Curbside Classic Comprehensive Chronology of the Chrysler K-Car Family Tree")
Automotive History: The Curbside Classic Comprehensive Chronology of the Chrysler K-Car Family Tree
Posted on January 26, 2021 | 152 Comments(first posted 1/26/2015) This simple car is the definition of the Chrysler Corporation in 1980s North America. From 1981 to 1995, this basic architecture was molded, shaped, stretched, shrunken, and […] -
![(first posted 11/18/2014) Having profiled a 1959 Imperial sedan from one of the wildest-looking years of Chrysler’s Forward Look era, it will be interesting to contrast it with a car of the same make and model, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-imp.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1964 Imperial – I Don’t Hate You, I Nothing You")
CC Capsule: 1964 Imperial – I Don’t Hate You, I Nothing You
Posted on November 18, 2020 | 85 Comments(first posted 11/18/2014) Having profiled a 1959 Imperial sedan from one of the wildest-looking years of Chrysler’s Forward Look era, it will be interesting to contrast it with a car of the same make and model, and […] -
![(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-cord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of")
CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 161 Comments(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […] -
![(first posted 2/17/12) What do you get when you cross the marketing savvy of Lee Iacocca, the star power of Frank Sinatra, and an attractive personal luxury coupe with tried […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1981Imperial01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 Imperial by Chrysler – It’s Time For You. Or Not.")
Curbside Classic: 1981 Imperial by Chrysler – It’s Time For You. Or Not.
Posted on November 8, 2020 | 142 Comments(first posted 2/17/12) What do you get when you cross the marketing savvy of Lee Iacocca, the star power of Frank Sinatra, and an attractive personal luxury coupe with tried […] -
![(first posted 2/17/2012) Aside from my well-known love of old cars, I am also a huge fan of Frank Sinatra. From his early days as The Voice to his twilight […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1955-TBird1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Cars of Frank Sinatra")
Automotive History: The Cars of Frank Sinatra
Posted on October 3, 2020 | 111 Comments(first posted 2/17/2012) Aside from my well-known love of old cars, I am also a huge fan of Frank Sinatra. From his early days as The Voice to his twilight […] -
![(first posted 8/11/2014) As so often happens with cars I like that are shared here on CC, I have the feeling that the title of this piece will receive some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Oct-Nov-2013-037.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Imperial LeBaron by Chrysler – Those Were The Days, My Friend")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Imperial LeBaron by Chrysler – Those Were The Days, My Friend
Posted on August 11, 2020 | 144 Comments(first posted 8/11/2014) As so often happens with cars I like that are shared here on CC, I have the feeling that the title of this piece will receive some […] -
![(first posted 8/8/2014) While the lack of interior color choices on new cars is a complaint commonly expressed here at CC, it’s also important to note that our choice when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_5303.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1956 Imperial Southampton 2-Door Hardtop – Stunning In Pink")
Car Show Classic: 1956 Imperial Southampton 2-Door Hardtop – Stunning In Pink
Posted on August 8, 2020 | 118 Comments(first posted 8/8/2014) While the lack of interior color choices on new cars is a complaint commonly expressed here at CC, it’s also important to note that our choice when […] -
Car Show Classic: 1974 Chrysler Newport – Sorry, Please Play Again
Posted on June 23, 2020 | 83 Comments(first posted 6/26/2014) Poor Chrysler. Poor, stupid, unlucky Chrysler. Was there another brand of what we used to call the “Big Three” that was so consistently star-crossed?
