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Chrysler's flagship Imperial became its own separate car line in 1956, following its stunning Forward Look redesign which had occurred the year prior. The Imperial brand was positioned to compete head-to-head with luxury rivals Lincoln and Cadillac.
The free-standing 'gunsight' taillights first seen on the 1955 Imperial remained, as did its distinctive two-section grille. The contoured tail fins became slightly more modest for 1956, and the wheelbase was stretched to 133 inches. The Imperial received Chrysler's new pushbutton automatic transmission gear selector and power was from an overhead valve 'Firepower' V8 hemispherical engine delivering 280 horsepower.
The Imperial line was expanded in 1956 with the addition of a Southampton Sedan - a pillarless four-door hardtop.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010
The free-standing 'gunsight' taillights first seen on the 1955 Imperial remained, as did its distinctive two-section grille. The contoured tail fins became slightly more modest for 1956, and the wheelbase was stretched to 133 inches. The Imperial received Chrysler's new pushbutton automatic transmission gear selector and power was from an overhead valve 'Firepower' V8 hemispherical engine delivering 280 horsepower.
The Imperial line was expanded in 1956 with the addition of a Southampton Sedan - a pillarless four-door hardtop.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010
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1956 Imperial Series C73 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Imperial Series C73
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
| 1956 Imperial Southampton Two-Door Hardtop Chassis#: C56 5824 Sold for USD$75,900 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1956 Imperial Southampton Sedan Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial Sold for USD$9,100 2020 Fall Carlisle Auction |   |
| 1956 Imperial Southampton Sold for USD$29,150 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial Southampton Hardtop Sedan Sold for USD$16,500 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
| 1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL Chassis#: AZ361272 Sold for USD$22,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
| 1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL Sold for USD$13,000 2017 Leake - Tulsa | |
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial 2 Door Sold for USD$50,600 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | |
| 1956 Imperial Four-Door Sedan Sold for USD$15,125 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1956 Imperial Four-Door Sedan Sold for USD$15,125 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1956 IMPERIAL SOUTH HAMPTON Sold for USD$28,613 2015 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 58 | |
| 1956 Imperial Southampton Two-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$45,100 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
| 1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL S HAMPTON 4 DR Sold for USD$22,838 2013 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 55 | |
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial Southampton Four-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$880 2013 Worldwide Auctions - The Burt Collection | |
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial Southhampton Hardtop Sold for USD$24,200 2012 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan Chassis#: C5610912 Sold for USD$19,250 2008 RM Auctions - The Wayne Davis Collection | |
| 1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL FOUR DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$8,700 2001 Kruse Auction - Denver, CO | |
| 1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL FOUR DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$6,200 2001 Kruse Auction - Shreveport, LA | |
| 1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL SEDAN Sold for USD$6,000 2001 Kruse Auction - San Antonio, TX |
Imperial Series C73s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Imperial Series C73's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2017 Mecum : Portland | $10,000 | |||
| 1956 Imperial Southampton Two-Door Hardtop | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $60,000 | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial Two-Door Southampton Hardtop | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $27,000 | |||
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial 2-Door Hardtop 353/280 HP, Automatic | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $23,000 | |||
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial 4D | 2006 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $7,000 | |||
| 1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2003 Kruse Auction Denver, CO | $6,700 | |||
| 1956 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2001 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK | $10,250 |
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