Chryslers top car in 1958 was the Imperial Crown which was only rivaled by the Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. It was the last year Chrysler would use their 392 HEMI engine on Imperials and produced 345 bhp.
In 1958 Chrysler made around 16,000 Imperial Crowns of which 675 were made as Convertibles.
In Detail
| type | Series Production Car |
| coachbuilder | Ghia |
| production | 675 |
| predeccesor | 1959 Imperial Crown Convertible |
| engine | HEMI V8 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Cast Iron |
| fuel feed | 4-Barrel Carter Carberetor |
| displacement | 6424 cc / 392 in³ |
| power | 257.3 kw / 345 bhp |
| specific output | 53.7 bhp per litre |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front brakes | Drums |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| f suspension | Parallel Torsion Bars |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs |
| wheelbase | 3276.6 mm / 129 in |
| transmission | Torqueflight 3-Speed Automatic |
Auction Sales History
1958 Imperial Crown Convertible LY13631 – did not sell for $95,000 From a private Southern California collection. The last year of the Hemi-powered Imperial Convertible. One of only 675 built and very few survivors. Recipient of a body-off restoration. Numerous options and accessories.
Auction Source: 2014 Arizona by RM Auctions
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