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A total of 554 examples of the Imperial Crown Convertible were built in 1962, and this was the final year of Virgil Exner's venerated 'Forward Look' Chrysler designs. The Chrysler Corporation redesigned its Imperial models in 1955, splitting them into a separate line to further distinguish it from its other products and add even more allure, exclusivity, and prestige to its opulent line of cars. Initially, the bodies were designed by the engineers who built the chassis, but this changed with the ascension of designer Virgil Exner and his 'Forward Look' aesthetics. Additional fine-tuning of the designs was performed during wind-tunnel testing at the University of Michigan. The designs wore lowered rooflines and tall tail fins, resulting in a sleeker and more aggressive appearance. Exner's designs evolved over the years, with the early 1960s example featuring free-standing headlights sitting astride a polished, split grille. In the back were sky-high 'Gunsight' taillights.
Power was sourced from a 413 cubic-inch V8 engine fed by a single Carter four-barrel carburetor delivering 340 horsepower. The list of standard equipment included power brakes and power steering.
This particular example is finished in Embassy Red over beige leather upholstery with a beige convertible top. The two diamond-shaped panels house the push-button transmission controls as well as factory air-conditioning and heat controls. Positioned between the two panels is a 120 mph speedometer, oil pressure, battery, water temperature, and fuel level readings.
This example left the factory with air conditioning - a $600 option - along with power vent windows, a power six-way seat, power windows, a power convertible top, an AM radio, and a remote driver-side mirror.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022
Power was sourced from a 413 cubic-inch V8 engine fed by a single Carter four-barrel carburetor delivering 340 horsepower. The list of standard equipment included power brakes and power steering.
This particular example is finished in Embassy Red over beige leather upholstery with a beige convertible top. The two diamond-shaped panels house the push-button transmission controls as well as factory air-conditioning and heat controls. Positioned between the two panels is a 120 mph speedometer, oil pressure, battery, water temperature, and fuel level readings.
This example left the factory with air conditioning - a $600 option - along with power vent windows, a power six-way seat, power windows, a power convertible top, an AM radio, and a remote driver-side mirror.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022
2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $64,400
2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $82,500
1962 Imperial Crown Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Imperial Crown
(Data based on Model Year 1962 sales)
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Chassis#: 9223172452 Sold for USD$64,400 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Chassis#: 9223216367 Sold for USD$77,000 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Chassis#: 9223172452 Sold for USD$82,500 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Sold for USD$41,800 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1962 Chrysler Imperial Sold for USD$7,150 2018 Mecum : Dallas | |
1962 IMPERIAL CROWN Chassis#: 9223152962 Sold for USD$40,700 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1962 Chrysler Imperial Sold for USD$32,000 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |
1962 Imperial Crown Sold for USD$32,000 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |
1962 Imperial Crown Two-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$10,450 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible Sold for USD$40,000 2015 Mecum : Houston | |
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Sold for USD$50,000 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible Sold for USD$51,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible Sold for USD$75,000 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL SOUTHHAMPTON Chassis#: 9223245094 Sold for USD$9,500 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible 413/340 HP, Automatic Chassis#: 9223196980 Sold for USD$60,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Anaheim 2013 | |
1962 Chrysler Imperial Convertible 413 CI, Automatic Sold for USD$63,000 2013 Mecum - Houston, Tx | |
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Chassis#: 9223115440 Sold for USD$63,250 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA | |
1962 IMPERIAL CROWN 4 DOOR HARDTOP Chassis#: 9223214543 Sold for USD$13,750 2012 Barrett Jackson - Orange County 2012 Auction | |
1962 Chrysler Crown Imperial 4-Door Sold for USD$12,000 2012 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee Florida | |
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CUSTOM 4 DOOR HARDTOP Chassis#: 9223124815 Sold for USD$14,850 2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona |
Imperial Crowns That Failed To Sell At Auction
1962 Imperial Crown's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $45,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown | 2019 GAA : November 2019 | $32,500 | |||
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $37,000 | |||
1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown | 2017 GAA : July | $25,000 | |||
1962 IMPERIAL CROWN CONVERTIBLE | 2015 Mecum Chicago | $37,500 | |||
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible | 9223188696 | 2014 RM Auctions Hershey | $95,000 | $135,000 | $160,000 |
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CONVERTIBLE | 2014 Mecum Houston | $57,500 | |||
1962 Chrysler Imperial Convertible | 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year | ||||
1962 Imperial Crown Convertible | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $39,000 | |||
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CROWN SEDAN | 2010 Carlisle Auctions Spring Auction | $3,000 | |||
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL 2DR | 2009 Carlisle Auction 09 Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction | $28,000 | |||
1962 CHRYSLER CROWN IMPERIAL | 9223123949 | 2007 Silver Auction Coeur d'Alene | $15,000 | ||
1962 CHRYSLER CROWN IMPERIAL | 2006 Silver Auction Spokane | $16,500 | |||
1962 CHRYSLER CROWN IMPERIAL | 2006 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $13,000 | |||
1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CONVERTIBLE | 2005 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 2005 | $46,000 |
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