Brian's Chrysler Imperial Crown: Classic Restos - Series 48
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- Опубліковано 30 лис 2021
- Fletch returns to Cowra NSW to visit Brian Tomkins. He has just recently acquired a new addition to his collection, a 1963 Chrysler Imperial Crown in absolutely original condition and completely unrestored, right down to the plastic-covered seats and with only a genuine 53,000 miles on the clock. It was the space age era of automotive design. Some things that caught Brian's attention, particularly for a car built back in 1963, include the dash, it's really out there, the square steering wheel, push-button automatic, and the beautiful pillarless design; but no fins; this was a more refined look with the tail lights built into the rear quarter. The imperial crown was top-end to compete with the likes of Cadillac and Lincoln, fitted with every option available, including power-operated quarter window vets and auto-pilot, as they called it - known as cruise control today. Brian says it drives effortlessly today despite its weight of 2,320 kilos, but the big 413 engine has plenty of get up and go. The attention to detail by the manufacturer is remarkable. He believes they didn't sell too many and had the time to do the little extras, and it was almost over-engineered. All the things you would ever need are in this car with plenty of space. It's like sitting in a chrome lounge chair.
Another vehicle in Brian's collection is the family 1964 Dodge Truck; originally, his father's from new. When his father passed away, Brian decided to keep it in the family as a legacy to his father. The Dodge was Brian's first-ever restoration project some 30+ years ago, taking the Dodge from stock grey with a white roof to caterpillar yellow inside and out. There were a couple of learnings along the way, but that's all a part of the restoration process.
While Brian says he is not a farmer, he has in more recent times become interested in tractors, even to the point of joining a couple of tractor clubs/associations. And in the spirit of this, he has acquired two restored tractors, a 1949 Allis Chalmers Tractor and a 1961 Farm Fordson Major tractor believed to be 1 of only 24 sold in Australia. With plenty of room on his two-acre property, he says, "while I don't know a lot about them, I love them." - Авто та транспорт
Great show and an outstanding car. My father was a Chrysler buyer for 40 years. His 1963 Crown was one of his favorite cars.
I learned to drive in a gold 1963 Imperial.
It was already 13 yrs old. 1973.
Loved the push button gear shift.
I still have photos of it.
I cried when my parents got rid of it.
That Fan on the Dash reminded me of going to school on the School busses with these small fans.
Good on ya Brian. Cheers brother for sharing your special, extra special, car my friend ! Keep it in the family my man. ! Cheers mate 👍
Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Wow that old Chrysler's loaded.
I saw a black one parked in Potts Point for a time in the late 2000s.
The headlights are what stood out (literally) the most.
Perhaps my favorite year of Imperial. I love the wheel covers and everything else.
The 63 Imperial was the first year for the Park in the transmission for the 62 Imperial you had to use the parking brake for there was a cable and brake around the drive shaft. Also, the drum brakes were self adjusting on the 63 Imperial where as the 62 Imperial you had to jack up car and manual adjust - turn a bolt front and rear on all 4 wheels. I have a 62 Imperial with 75,000 miles. Very nice car! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for that information on the parking brake, like I said I don't know a lot about the Imperial yet but learning fast thanks to people as your self
@@briantomkins7106 You are welcome. The metal thickness for Imperial was thicker than the regular Chrysler which is why the Imperials were not allowed in Demo Derby's. Take care that is a real nice car - Enjoy.
Absolutely brilliant
Those old dodge trucks were everywhere when I was growing up
Loved that imperial as well
Keep em coming Fletch !
Took my driver's test in my moms. Exact color too! (Needed to make a 4-point turn during the test!)
Loved it Fletch, like you said , keep em coming!😊 oh and you shoulda gone to Specsavers🤣
Very nice Fletch.
Imperials were mostly hand built in their own factory. They were probably the best cars in the world at that time!
This is the car I used to learn how to drive.
👍Back in the day Imperials were the best built cars in America. The quality control far surpassed any other manufacturer. Over engineered they were. In fact they were banned from demolition derbies because of the chassis and how far back the motor was.
One other thing so glad throughout the whole video you called it an Imperial only. It was its own line and a division of Chrysler just like Lincoln and Cadillac were a division of Ford and GM
wow! I love this
Relics hay))
I've always like the Ford Lincoln Continental
Hi Oborn, the Lincoln Continental is nice! We actually had an article "Lincoln Continental and ‘Mark’ Series: Edsel Ford’s Legacy" earlier in the year. If you'd like to have a read, you can find the article on our website here spr.ly/6055Jo2El :) - Mel
How are recommendations for interviews made for this wonderful program?
The seat covers were bought from the Fingerhut Company .
Hi Anton. do you have any further information on the plastic seat covers.
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Whoa…800kg heavier than my 17200 mile 55 Desoto
Sir How are you
It’s an Imperial, not a. Chrysler Imperial.
Sir my need job mechanic