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| + | == Introduction == | ||
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| + | While many people will refer to the Imperial as a [[Chrysler]] Imperial, for at least some of the name's life it was its own [[make]]. Prior to the 1967 model year, the Imperial used [[body-on-frame]] construction. The Imperial is mostly known for the [[Imperial Crown]] and the [[Crown Imperial]]. | ||
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| + | == Before 1962 == | ||
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| + | From 1957 to 1962, the at least some Imperials had [[Virgil Exner|Virgil Exner's]] [[Forward-Look]] Styling. | ||
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| + | == 1962 and after == | ||
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| + | When Virgil Exner left the company in 1961, [[Elwood Engel]] replaced him and restyled the Imperial. At first, simply toning down the Exner-styled models for the 1962 model year. For the 1964 model year, the Imperial received all new styling. | ||
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| + | == Magazine References == | ||
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| + | * Hemmings Classic Car September 2011 pages 18-35 | ||
Revision as of 03:47, 1 August 2011
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Introduction
While many people will refer to the Imperial as a Chrysler Imperial, for at least some of the name's life it was its own make. Prior to the 1967 model year, the Imperial used body-on-frame construction. The Imperial is mostly known for the Imperial Crown and the Crown Imperial.
Before 1962
From 1957 to 1962, the at least some Imperials had Virgil Exner's Forward-Look Styling.
1962 and after
When Virgil Exner left the company in 1961, Elwood Engel replaced him and restyled the Imperial. At first, simply toning down the Exner-styled models for the 1962 model year. For the 1964 model year, the Imperial received all new styling.
Magazine References
- Hemmings Classic Car September 2011 pages 18-35
