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This example spent twenty-seven years in storage before being treated to a body-on restoration. It is painted in black and has period style gold stripe tries and steel wheels with full chrome wheel covers. The interior features black leather upholstery with red cloth inserts, a red headliner, and a red dash panel. It is well equipped with amenities such as factory-installed air conditioning, a heater, a defroster, power windows, and a power-operated front seat.
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 the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
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 the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $45,000-USD $65,000
Sale Price :
USD $49,500
1955 Imperial Series C69 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Imperial Series C69
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Chrysler Imperial Newport Hard Top Chassis#: C5512278 Sold for USD$49,280 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Sold for USD$29,700 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Imperial Convertible Sold for USD$418,000 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Imperial Sold for USD$62,700 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Sold for USD$24,000 2018 GAA : Jerry & June Smith Collection | |
1955 Imperial Coupe Hardtop Newport C 69 Chassis#: C554595 Sold for USD$42,630 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Limousine Sold for USD$11,000 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |
1955 Imperial Newport Two-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$19,525 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1955 IMPERIAL NEWPORT Sold for USD$67,000 2015 Mecum - Chicago | |
1955 IMPERIAL HARDTOP Sold for USD$37,000 2014 Mecum - Dallas | |
1955 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL 2 DOOR HARDTOP Chassis#: C559080 Sold for USD$25,850 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Limousine Sold for USD$110 2013 Worldwide Auctions - The Burt Collection | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Sedan Sold for USD$385 2013 Worldwide Auctions - The Burt Collection | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Limousine Sold for USD$20,000 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic - Indianapolis | |
1955 Imperial Coupé Hardtop Newport C 69 Sold for USD$62,285 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Newport 2-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$52,500 2011 Mecum - Kansas City, MO | |
1955 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL Sold for USD$58,000 2010 Hollywood Car Auction - Palm Beach | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Crown Eight-Passenger Sold for USD$5,940 2009 The Old Car Heaven Museum Auction | |
1955 Imperial Series C69 Sold for USD$49,500 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
1955 Chrysler Imperial Newport Coupe Chassis#: C5510592 Sold for USD$45,100 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook |
Imperial Series C69s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Imperial Series C69's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Imperial Newport | 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring | ||||
1955 IMPERIAL | 2014 Mecum Houston | ||||
1955 Chrysler Imperial | 2009 Silver Auction Big Sky Collector Car Auction | $29,000 |
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