Introduced in 1926, the Imperial was Chrysler's top-of-the-line nameplate until 1954. That's when the company decided to turn it into a separate make to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln.
Click here if you are unable to view this gallery on a mobile device. Walter P. Chrysler formed the Chrysler Corp. in 1925 by acquiring the assets of the Maxwell Motor Corp. The first Chrysler car in ...
Imperial engines had specific valve covers. The fact that this Crown still has the original Hemi is downright impressive.