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1955 marked the registration of Imperial as its own separate marque within the Chrysler Corporation. Imperials were available in two trim levels for 1955, the C-69 short wheelbase version known as the Newport Coupe or Sedan, and the C-70 long wheelbase version available as a Sedan and labeled the Crown Imperial. The upscale Imperial carried an imposing price tag of $4,483, which made it a welcomed alternative to the ultra-luxury cars being produced by Lincoln and Cadillac.
The Imperial and Chrysler lines for 1955, including the St. Regis and Nassau hardtops, and were introduced mid November of 1954.
All Chrysler Corporation cars including the Imperial were completely restyled for the 1955 model year. The Custom Imperial Town Limousine was dropped for 1955. Model year introductions were held on November 17, 1954. Genuine leather interior trims were offered in the front seat of Crown Imperial Limousines and eight-passenger sedans and in combinations for the Imperial Southampton four-door.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
The Imperial and Chrysler lines for 1955, including the St. Regis and Nassau hardtops, and were introduced mid November of 1954.
All Chrysler Corporation cars including the Imperial were completely restyled for the 1955 model year. The Custom Imperial Town Limousine was dropped for 1955. Model year introductions were held on November 17, 1954. Genuine leather interior trims were offered in the front seat of Crown Imperial Limousines and eight-passenger sedans and in combinations for the Imperial Southampton four-door.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
 |  |  | Hardtop Coupe Chassis Num: C55 11508 |
| Sold for $49,500 at 2008 RM Auctions. | |||
It is powered by a 331 cubic-inch 'FirePower' V8 engine and matted to a two-speed, fully automatic 'Power-Flite' transmission.
In 2008 this 1955 Chrysler Imperial Newport Two-Door Hardtop was brought to RM Auctions 'Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook' where it was estimated to sell for $45,000 - $65,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for $49,500 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
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| Breaking news from Coys | |
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| Lost Mercedes - Surfaces At Bonhams | |
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| Similar Automakers | |
| Crosley | DeSoto |
| Edsel | Hudson |
| Kaiser | LaSalle |
| Nash | Oakland |
| Tucker | Willys |
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| Chrysler New Yorker |
| Similarly Priced Vehicles from 1955 |
| Porsche 356 ($3,455-$4,580) |
| Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood ($4,730-$4,730) |
| Moretti 1200 ($4,500-$4,500) |
Average Auction Sale: $39,242 |
| Imperial: 1951-1960 |
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| Related Articles and Event Coverage |
| Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook |
| 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook |
| 2005 Potts Auction at Hilton Head |
| 2005 Concours d'Elegance of the Eastern United States |
| Imperial Crown LeBaron |
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