Stunning, perfect 1962 Imperial coupe at the Austin Beer Garden Brewery. 4650 Crown Imperils were manufactured this year. Powered by a 413 cu. in. wedge V8 making 340 hp, twisting a three speed TorqueFlight transmission, the car weighed about 4540 lbs, riding on a 129″ wheelbase. The Crown was midway between the base Custom and the top end LeBaron.

In a large yard surrounded by 25 other cars and trucks. With a 392 cu. in. Hemi V8 giving class-leading power, this Imperial, and all 1957 Chrysler cars, got “Torsion-Aire” torsion-bar front suspension systems that vastly improved handling and ride. Also, curved side glass was introduced in America by Imperial this year.

Don’t miss the second video showing a punishing test that breaks two competitors in an extensive comparison of 1958 luxury cars hosted by the inimitable Tom McCahill.   Brochure for these Imperials here.  Video of a 1957 comparison of Imperial, Chrysler, Olds and Cadillac.