1962 Imperial Crown Coupe- a very mild custom

[Nitromethane]

This 1962 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe model was acquired as a glue bomb in the early 1960s and was missing all its wheels, back bumper and other parts. It was quite rough due to the fact that the builder had heavily "welded" long, wide fender skirts to the rear side panels and had used a kit-supplied continental kit setup for the rear bumper. Major pieces of the skirts remained on the car after dislodging sizeable sections, making reshaping of the rear panels necessary. Inside, again, items were "welded" to the front seats, like a telephone and a tape recorder. These were able to be removed without compromising the seats themselves. But in the passenger-side back seat, a stuffed Teddy bear could not be removed without destroying it and the seat corner itself. Unfortunately, the Imperial was also missing its HEMI engine and its iconic taillights. And I should add that the chassis might not even be from the original kit as the builder had severed it into three sections for some unbeknownst reasons!

My parts bin is scant, especially in the wheel, tire and engine departments. My only choices of engines were between a Buick Nailhead and a Ford flathead. The flathead is destined for a 20s Ford Model T soon. The tires and wheels were all that was remaining of the antique 60s kit parts from the past. I had to go with the continental kit reluctantly, as I have never been a fan of continental kits. A custom-made back bumper seemed out of the question for a number of different reasons.

Thanks for looking.....





























P.S.Take a look at the beautiful 1:1 version

A very nice 1:1
https://classicpromenade.com/for-sale/1962-chrysler-imperial-crown-coupe/

 

[BarleyBop]

These builds are great!
I don't know a heck of a lot about cars, but I'm old enough to remember cars on the road of that vintage, and the 50s and 60s design esthetic that underpinned them.
I love the photo set up, like they are parked just down the street!

 

[Nitromethane]

Thank you, Sir.

Doing my best to promote the hobby through photography.