The History and Legacy of the 1955 Chrysler Imperial
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In this video, we dive into the history and legacy of the 1955 Chrysler Imperial, a true icon of automotive luxury and innovation from the 1950s. Discover the historical context that shaped this classic, explore its elegant design and technological innovations, and see how it stood out among its contemporaries. We analyze the powerful performance of the Hemi V8 engine, the unparalleled comfort of the luxurious interior, and the warm reception it received from the public and critics. Join us on this journey through time and learn all the details that make the 1955 Chrysler Imperial a landmark in automotive history. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos on classic and iconic cars!
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Owned one! As an antique to rebuild---till it was stolen! !
First, the 1955 Imperial was not a Chrysler, but a stand-alone marque as Chrysler's luxury division. Secondly, the car did not have polished wood trim and was not swathed in full leather. This is my all-time favorite car, my Grandmother had a 1956 Imperial Crown four-door hardtop. Also, this video continues to show a 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Newport two-door hardtop and a 1956 Imperial St. Regis coupe.
Fully agree with you! What is this guy doing, perhaps he does'nt know. So frustrating when you get these dudes, put themselves up there as know it alls. But as he showed, he is a know nothing! By the way, 1956 Imperial Crown four-door hardtop is there in my Top Five. Beautiful
@@caspaabriel4794 Yes, I agree. The '56 was one of the most beautiful .
It started out as a Chrysler Imperial then moved production to a stand alone Imperial. But everything about it was Chrysler. Design, engineering, drive train, and even sales was under the umbrella of Chrysler.
@@TomSpeaks-vw1zp I agree , especially for the 55-58 . Every sub - brand ( at Chrysler Corp. ) at that time had it's own engine series. Dodge , Desoto , and Chrysler branded engine series' were all different from one another. Imperial used Chrysler engines. So to refer to these as " Chrysler Imperial " seems to fit these years at least in my opinion .
Fuck these 'Alternate creep-speech!
The New Yorker Newport was 2-tone and the St. Regis was 3-tone
The St. Regis was a Chrysler, NOT Imperial. The Imperial hardtop was a Southampton.
The post-war boom of the early 1950's was due to President Eisenhower taxing the
wealthy and corporations ay 91% of Net and ALL America prospered.
Back in 1969 my family visited relatives in Southern California. Coming from Wisconsin 10 year old cars were junk due to severe rust. I have always been a car nut and you can imagine my delight when I saw that my relatives were driving a mint condition 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe St Regis 2 door hardtop. To them it was just another car.
The red and white two door is a NewYorker
Great automobile one of my favorites, but I love the 1955 Packard Caribbean more
From WIKIPEDIA:
For the 1955 model year, the Imperial was launched and registered as a separate marque (make), APART from the Chrysler brand. It was a product of the new IMPERIAL DIVISION of CHRYSLER CORPORATION , meaning that the Imperial would be a make and division unto itself, and NOT bear the Chrysler name. Chrysler Corporation sent notices to all State Motor Vehicle Licensing agencies in the then-48 states, informing them, that the Imperial, beginning in 1955, would no longer be registered as a Chrysler, but as a SEPARATE MAKE.
Video might be about the `55 Imperial, but the thumbnail for this video shows a jade green `56(?).
so then why was the 55 new yorker extensively covered? and the 56 imperial early in the video? odd to say the least
The yellow and red cars are 1955, the green one is a 1956. Do your research.
I agree. Whoever put this together wasn't too concerned about correct FACTS.
These Internet nerds are wrong so many times when it concerns traditional American cars
The featured car, an Imperial which is NOT a Chrysler, is a 1956, NOT a 1955.
'Electric brakes'?
The green one is a 56, not a 55.
Lots of misinformation: Never offered real leather, not real wood trim. Also you show a "New Yorker", and a Imperial "St. Regis" coupe called an Imperials. Additionally they were not Chrysler Imperials they were a stand alone brand called Imperial only! While thing treads like a brochure advertisement.
Also it didn’t have dual headlamps as stated in the video.
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If you plan on calling yourself an expert, check what you are saying prior to doing each video. And although the 1955 New Yorker St Regis is a unique car but not an Imperial. Also what is up with the reference to electric brakes.
The White one with the red top is a New Yorker, not an Imperial.
It's another AI channel. UA-cam is being bombarded with them.
Great report... and I see no qualitative difference between saying 'Chrysler Imperial' or 'Imperial by Chrysler'.
Far too much repetition with the same things being said ad nauseum. This entire video could have been reduced to one third its length with no loss of information. I found it tedious to watch to the end, constantly hoping for something new amidst the quagmire of same-o, same-o.
Hoped to enjoy this video but didn't.
Chrysler started great but the company's downfall in many ways was styling!
Ah, must be why the entire MoPar line for `57 were Motor Trend's "Car of the year".
It's styling in 55 was magnificent.
It was a nicely designed car until you get to the taillights. Looks like an afterthought and just stuck something on. It ruined the whole flow of the car.
It's a matter of taste . It's exotic and bold .