Absolutely love the squareness of this - makes aVolvo 740 look curvy! Such a cool special edition- old cars like this need preserving! Can’t wait to see the outcome of this!
Sounds like my dad , if something was cool , plus expensive ,my dad would have none of it ,my dad bought an Aries . I would drive the Aries with pride and show it off .NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah these cars were handmade not Mass Production models and they still had fit And Finish issues besides the Fuel injection problems that were mentioned.
@@pdm2201 torqueflites are the most overrated transmissions. I had two 904s, one in a Dart which used to jump itself out of park all the time, a Wagoneer which I seemed to go through filters and pumps like socks even brand new factory manufactured one failed after only a year. A local vol. fire dept had a '78 Power Wagon, that blew out after only 6k miles from new. We had several '97 Rams at the local DPW, they were always having transmission issues. My parents had a '85 Voyager. That transmission blew after 40k miles. My grandparents had a '57 Savoy from brand new. That car spent more time in reverse than in drive.
Well, for all of the youngsters checking out this video, this car is a classic example as to why and how the Japanese automakers such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan were able to establish such a powerful and lasting foothold in the USA. While the Big 3 (especially GM and Chrysler) were producing what amounted to poorly executed and hastily-built vehicles that weren't very reliable, the Japanese automakers were producing reliable, well-engineered vehicles at affordable prices. While the late 1970s and the 1980s were challenging times for all automakers, it pains me to say that the Japanese automakers, for the most part, did a much better job of handling these challenges than Detroit did. Yes, Chrysler did enjoy some successes with the K- cars and the introduction of the minivan, both happening under Lee Iacocca's leadership. And GM did enjoy some successes with coupes such as the Camaro, Monte Carlo SS and the Buick Grand National. Ford probably managed the best of the so-called Big 3 with numerous successful vehicles. But the Japanese automakers made the most of Detroit's ineptitude and proved beyond any doubt that they were here to stay.
I have to give some credit to Ford during the malise era. I had several Grand Marquis with EEC-IV microprocessors by Hitachi. Ford had it's shit together out of all of the big three when it came to decision making. My experiences with early Ford EFIs was a positive one.
"Yes, Chrysler did enjoy some successes with the K- cars" - you're joking, right?!!??! Iacocca saved Chrysler in less than 3 years, with those cars! Sinatra made the Imperial advertises, FOR FREE!!! The big cars have the highest profit, not the small one. Ford was a SHAME during the 80's... C''mon, dude... that's a LOT of BOOKS telling the real history from the 80's, and you are WRONG!
Great walk-around video and nice FS Imperial. I'm glad you saved it from the crusher. Good luck with the emissions referee, these cars are a real PITA to smog here in CA. Hopefully AB220 passes, so we don't have to deal with this nonsense anymore. I found an '81 Imperial abandoned in a field near Redding about 15 years ago, dragged it back to the Bay Area and got it running with a carb retrofit. Go easy on the wipers, horn and power windows, as they tend to break. Have fun!
I had an article yrs ago from 1984 that Chrysler engineers were working with Bosch to fix and update this EFI system, since Chrysler was already working with them for fitting EFI on their FWD cars. I wish I could find it and send it to you. It was quite detailed. Chrysler executives were debating the cancellation of the J and X body cars of the time due to low sales. Lee himself was back and forth on the issue, since it was he that originally pushed for the 81 Imperial. And product personnel were pointing out the high sales of GM G body coupe sales in 83. But belt tightening by corporate bean counters eventually prevailed sadly, and the Imp/Cordoba/Mirada were axed. That's too bad, because the idea of the MAF EFI full feedback system was sound, but a rush to production and lack of fast and reliable enough computer components caused the recalls. And yes, the ELB was last used in 78, then it became the ESC, then the digital ECC/ECU used on V8 rwd cars 81 thru 89. From 82-84, that computer was the fastest updating unit from any domestic car line until Ford finally got their EEC4 system right in 85/86. In 1992, I had the opportunity to buy an 82 FS, but the car was pretty well trashed upon inspection. It had already been converted to the feedback carb and all of the EFI parts were long gone. Nice to hear yours is on the road again!
Adam Trombino... Also another reason why the Chysler bean counters Killed off the Imperial, Cordoba and Mirada coupes was that Chysler after the fast research and development of the k car platform and models ; the beleaguered car company what's financially strapped for cash big time. If you recall the only RWD cars the Chysler Marketed was the Dodge diplomat, Plymouth Gran Fury and the Chysler 5th Avenue ... All were assembled iat the American Motors Kenosha Wisconsin Assembly plant. Chysler could have continued those J and X car models ( Imperial, Cordoba and marotta but their budget just couldn't support those cars what a shame.
I love these coupe 1981-83 Imperials .The very best of the Early 80's Retro trundle back trunk designs made at that time ( Compared to the Cadillac Sevelle and Lincoln Continental style rear trunks) It's amazing how relatively well-preserved this particular model is after all these years. you almost NEVER see anyone of these on the road these days . And this one being a "Frank Sinatra" addition ( The one with Ole blue eyes 8- track tapes ) is definitely a time capsule featuring the old kroner!!!!. This car ,while not a absolute bonafide classic compared to say a 1957 Imperial Crown Southampton or a 1965 Imperial Crown ,is still worth saving and restoring to it's former Glory . Thier are so few of these left that it's worth the sweat equity to restore it .
@@charliefunboy5210 There's a reason why they still had a 8-track tape option on these Chysler Imperials .. During that time a lot of the older boomers and older buyers in their 40's to 70's who brought these cars new at the time still had 8-Track tapes in their cars and didn't want to switch to cassettes because they still had all those old 8-Tracks in their music Collectons in their homes and cars . I'm 57 and when I was a kid my dad had tons of 8-track tapes in his Rivera when he went on road trips.
Its very interesting to see the Chrysler Motor Corporation using a lot of creative borrowing from both Ford and GM. This care looks like a combination of a T-Bird and Cadillac Seville.
While the car came out in 1981 and the Seville was 1980, this car was actually designed first. Because of production delays, Chrysler was in financial problems at the time, this is why the Seville came to market first.
Superb video. Next time show us the retractable headlight covers in operation. This is when they should of opened: 19:04 A few years later, DTRL's (Day Time Running Lights/Aerodynamics) radical rulings, destroyed many front ends esthetics. Pop Up/Cover Headlights were doomed. It comes to mind that the Corvette's (and many more cars) articulated headlights were eliminated... Please don't forget to lubricate driver side wiper linkages on Imperial. Having the wiper parallel or vertical to the "A" pillar during precipitations (cycling it's arc), is ideal for vision. More so during challenging driver conditions. These rare 2 Sinatra's cars, are very fortunate to have you as a Guardian to them. Well deserved "thumb's up"!
That EFI system was so troublesome that the dealers replaced the entire intake manifold with a carburetor system. I spent a couple days working on one of these and finally called a Chrysler dealer tech to ask him for some direction. Once he stopped laughing at me he let me know the factory conversion kits were no longer available. This was around '86. shame really as these were really nice cars once running right. That efi system was unlike anything any other company was doing, and it was a very wonky system. What they were thinking is beyond me.
My friend’s dad bought one of these in 1983 in the same color. We thought we were hot stuff being seen in it and it had a very luxurious interior and smooth ride. However, I distinctly remember it in the shop quite often because it had fuel problem after fuel problem and constant stalling. By 1986 he had had enough and bought a Lincoln Town Car. I love Chrysler’s and have owned 4 so far....I just wish they would stick to a model name badge and get it right like the import car makers.
@@brianhechinger6726 not every detail of course since it’s been many years, BUT I distinctly remember that although the Town Car was definitely more mechanically reliable than the Imperial, the interior of the Town Car did not even come close to the luxurious and elegant interior of the Imperial. Of the “big three” in that era, Chrysler’s in my opinion always had the spotlight for posh interiors and smooth rides.
Sorry, my English is not very good, i like your car, I have one too, an Imperial 1981, mine EFI system has been changing to a carburetor. My car was the co-star of a movie starring Paul Walker, Brick Mansion.
Yes. There ARE other co-ordinating conjunctions besides 'and', such as 'so', 'yet' or even 'for', as in 'I'm so glad I managed to get this special edition Imperial, FOR there were only a couple of hundred built.'
If it is the fuel pump, have it replaced ASAP. My Town Car fuel pump was super loud when I got it and within a couple months of my owning it, it failed and left me stranded on an out of state road trip.
What you have is a frame off restoration. I believe you will have a difficult time finding interior replacement parts. However, if you can find them and have the interior restored you will have a nice car. The 318 cid engine is a very good engine so you have that going for you.
It's a plain shame that the original owner -a man of means would just abandoned an exclusive automobile like this, I do not know if the restomod technology applies to this model or the 318 engine but if it does that would resolve any of the inadequate engineering issues that have plagued this car and they can even rechrome the plastic accents from these cars / l always like the 80 ' s imperials and if l was to ever own one it would be the Frank Sinatra edition !
My neighbour had a Rolls Royce , thing only thing he did not do it ,was kick it everyday . He would use it for his gum ball machine business , in 6 months all the leather was torn off the seats were on his Rolls and there was nothing left but foam .
They made A/C compressors cycle in late 1970's to save on fuel. An engaged A/C compressor requires the engine to work harder and use more fuel. You can tell when the R134a gets low because the compressor will cycle too much. Good luck rehabilitating it.
GM's in the mid 1970s ran all the time (when A/C was turned on), but had an automatic bypass valve that regulated inside temp settings. Saved on clutch wear, but burned more gas. Since Freon had been banned, its only legal use today is in aircraft fire extinguisher bottles. It got an FAA exemption since it's lighter in weight.
that paint fading and kind of falling off in places was common for 1982 I had a New Yorker 1982 and here is the funny thing run this car though a car wash even with the fading it will shine like you would not believe
Such a washout that he had gold and platinum records the year before, ever heard of a song called ‘New York, New York’? Recorded the year before, within two years he had multiple televised concerts which were watched by tens of millions. A decade later with duets I believe that went gold or platinum, hardly a washout!
Only watched 5mins so far I'll watch rest later. But Gawd I forgot about those and pretty much any of the early 80s Chrysler products. Chrysler got such a bad rap as you probably remember for not "conforming" sooner by downsizing everything faster under the big Govt mandated emission gun of the era. I just HATED watching all that happen too on so many levels. But it was a bummer. And I'll tellya, I owned a 70 Monte Carlo a 72 Grand Prix a 75 Grand Prix a 76 Riviera all were very nice. Then I had a loaded 78 Cordoba for a year and I'll say this, that car was more comfortable, better handling, and even smarter elegant looking, inside and out, than any of my aforementioned GM adversaries! But sadly, at end 70 decade, Chrysler could barely give them away. Anyway. Great find! If I recall both Sinatra and Martin were known for owning some nice Imperials back in the day, late 50s, early 60s.
No explanation of the deafening whine noise from the trunk? Presumably the fuel pump. It’s an interesting and classy looking car but seems like it would be an endless nightmare to keep it in good running condition. Not to mention the cosmetic flaws everywhere you look.
Just needs paint and a headliner and the front seats done no huge issue. The fuel pump is loud on my other one I purchased a different brand that’s very quiet I’ll probably switch this one out too.
I never thought about this but you’re right, these 70’s/80’s luxury cars are perfect candidates for electric swaps. Quiet and torquey just like they were meant to be
@@vassa1972 Imperial, Cordoba and Mirada were rear wheel drive Y bodies with 318 V8s. There was also a rear wheel drive New Yorker as well. None of these were K cars
I owned a 1982 Chrysler Imperial and it was the very worst car I ever owned. It was had to believe it was hand made and the most expensive car they made. I swore off Chrysler for life because of this car. It took Mercedes to bring me back. Absolute garbage and it dropped dead on my on my way to my own wedding. I don't care what you say lady. And as a small proof, just look at the paint falling off your car. The Lean Burn system was junk and the dealers couldn't by law switch them back to carburetors. And if you did, none of your digital dash would work. Totally useless car. In all fairness, I swore off Cadillac as well. Between their 4-6-8- engine starting itself on fire, and the Northstar blowing head gaskets and the 4100 series boat anchors, they were all junk. Mine was dark burgundy and was the most beautiful pile of crap you've ever seen. That blue is ugly as sin and was the worst color for the car. And Sinatra cassette tapes, isn't that great. That car belongs in a junk yard along with all the rest of them.
I share your enthusiasm for these cars...I have five of them myself (including an 82 Sinatra). I have a variety of other more valuable cars in my collection but I am intrigued by these! Coincidentally my dad and his wife live in Hayward (I'm in Oregon).
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Absolutely love the squareness of this - makes aVolvo 740 look curvy! Such a cool special edition- old cars like this need preserving! Can’t wait to see the outcome of this!
I absolutely love love your Imperial I think this design of the Imperial Is absolutely gorgeous 💕💕💕
Love these cars. When my dad was looking for a car to buy, I was checking these out in the lot. He bought a reliant.
Sounds like my dad , if something was cool , plus expensive ,my dad would have none of it ,my dad bought an Aries . I would drive the Aries with pride and show it off .NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These were bombs from new. They all were recalled, dealers retrofitted them back to carburetors. And they had endless electrical issues.
Yeah these cars were handmade not Mass Production models and they still had fit And Finish issues besides the Fuel injection problems that were mentioned.
They look amazing though.
My father bought a new Imperial in the late 60’s. The transmission went out inside of 4 months.
@@pdm2201 torqueflites are the most overrated transmissions. I had two 904s, one in a Dart which used to jump itself out of park all the time, a Wagoneer which I seemed to go through filters and pumps like socks even brand new factory manufactured one failed after only a year. A local vol. fire dept had a '78 Power Wagon, that blew out after only 6k miles from new. We had several '97 Rams at the local DPW, they were always having transmission issues. My parents had a '85 Voyager. That transmission blew after 40k miles. My grandparents had a '57 Savoy from brand new. That car spent more time in reverse than in drive.
Really enjoyed this video. Great car of course the original AC and alternator work haha that's awesome 🙏
Well, for all of the youngsters checking out this video, this car is a classic example as to why and how the Japanese automakers such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan were able to establish such a powerful and lasting foothold in the USA. While the Big 3 (especially GM and Chrysler) were producing what amounted to poorly executed and hastily-built vehicles that weren't very reliable, the Japanese automakers were producing reliable, well-engineered vehicles at affordable prices. While the late 1970s and the 1980s were challenging times for all automakers, it pains me to say that the Japanese automakers, for the most part, did a much better job of handling these challenges than Detroit did. Yes, Chrysler did enjoy some successes with the K- cars and the introduction of the minivan, both happening under Lee Iacocca's leadership. And GM did enjoy some successes with coupes such as the Camaro, Monte Carlo SS and the Buick Grand National. Ford probably managed the best of the so-called Big 3 with numerous successful vehicles. But the Japanese automakers made the most of Detroit's ineptitude and proved beyond any doubt that they were here to stay.
Yes but could you get the Japanese car in Sinatra blue!? What a joke. This is how they tried to sell cars.
I have to give some credit to Ford during the malise era. I had several Grand Marquis with EEC-IV microprocessors by Hitachi. Ford had it's shit together out of all of the big three when it came to decision making. My experiences with early Ford EFIs was a positive one.
"Yes, Chrysler did enjoy some successes with the K- cars" - you're joking, right?!!??! Iacocca saved Chrysler in less than 3 years, with those cars! Sinatra made the Imperial advertises, FOR FREE!!! The big cars have the highest profit, not the small one. Ford was a SHAME during the 80's... C''mon, dude... that's a LOT of BOOKS telling the real history from the 80's, and you are WRONG!
Love the style of the trunk and tail lights.
Wow nice find!!
Stick with it. I am excited to see it done. Love it
Great walk-around video and nice FS Imperial. I'm glad you saved it from the crusher. Good luck with the emissions referee, these cars are a real PITA to smog here in CA. Hopefully AB220 passes, so we don't have to deal with this nonsense anymore. I found an '81 Imperial abandoned in a field near Redding about 15 years ago, dragged it back to the Bay Area and got it running with a carb retrofit. Go easy on the wipers, horn and power windows, as they tend to break. Have fun!
Beautiful Imperial man! What’s next on it? Did the paint ever get done?
I had an article yrs ago from 1984 that Chrysler engineers were working with Bosch to fix and update this EFI system, since Chrysler was already working with them for fitting EFI on their FWD cars. I wish I could find it and send it to you. It was quite detailed. Chrysler executives were debating the cancellation of the J and X body cars of the time due to low sales. Lee himself was back and forth on the issue, since it was he that originally pushed for the 81 Imperial. And product personnel were pointing out the high sales of GM G body coupe sales in 83. But belt tightening by corporate bean counters eventually prevailed sadly, and the Imp/Cordoba/Mirada were axed. That's too bad, because the idea of the MAF EFI full feedback system was sound, but a rush to production and lack of fast and reliable enough computer components caused the recalls. And yes, the ELB was last used in 78, then it became the ESC, then the digital ECC/ECU used on V8 rwd cars 81 thru 89. From 82-84, that computer was the fastest updating unit from any domestic car line until Ford finally got their EEC4 system right in 85/86. In 1992, I had the opportunity to buy an 82 FS, but the car was pretty well trashed upon inspection. It had already been converted to the feedback carb and all of the EFI parts were long gone. Nice to hear yours is on the road again!
Adam Trombino... Also another reason why the Chysler bean counters Killed off the Imperial, Cordoba and Mirada coupes was that Chysler after the fast research and development of the k car platform and models ; the beleaguered car company what's financially strapped for cash big time. If you recall the only RWD cars the Chysler Marketed was the Dodge diplomat, Plymouth Gran Fury and the Chysler 5th Avenue ... All were assembled iat the American Motors Kenosha Wisconsin Assembly plant. Chysler could have continued those J and X car models ( Imperial, Cordoba and marotta but their budget just couldn't support those cars what a shame.
I love these coupe 1981-83 Imperials .The very best of the Early 80's Retro trundle back trunk designs made at that time ( Compared to the Cadillac Sevelle and Lincoln Continental style rear trunks)
It's amazing how relatively well-preserved this particular model is after all these years. you almost NEVER see anyone of these on the road these days . And this one being a "Frank Sinatra" addition ( The one with Ole blue eyes 8- track tapes ) is definitely a time capsule featuring the old kroner!!!!. This car ,while not a absolute bonafide classic compared to say a 1957 Imperial Crown Southampton or a 1965 Imperial Crown ,is still worth saving and restoring to it's former Glory . Thier are so few of these left that it's worth the sweat equity to restore it .
8-Track? I thought they were cassettes. I think 8-track was on its way out by 82
@@charliefunboy5210 There's a reason why they still had a 8-track tape option on these Chysler Imperials .. During that time a lot of the older boomers and older buyers in their 40's to 70's who brought these cars new at the time still had 8-Track tapes in their cars and didn't want to switch to cassettes because they still had all those old 8-Tracks in their music Collectons in their homes and cars . I'm 57 and when I was a kid my dad had tons of 8-track tapes in his Rivera when he went on road trips.
Its very interesting to see the Chrysler Motor Corporation using a lot of creative borrowing from both Ford and GM. This care looks like a combination of a T-Bird and Cadillac Seville.
While the car came out in 1981 and the Seville was 1980, this car was actually designed first. Because of production delays, Chrysler was in financial problems at the time, this is why the Seville came to market first.
Just gorgeous
Superb video.
Next time show us the retractable headlight covers in operation.
This is when they should of opened: 19:04
A few years later, DTRL's (Day Time Running Lights/Aerodynamics) radical rulings, destroyed many front ends esthetics.
Pop Up/Cover Headlights were doomed.
It comes to mind that the Corvette's (and many more cars) articulated headlights were eliminated...
Please don't forget to lubricate driver side wiper linkages on Imperial.
Having the wiper parallel or vertical to the "A" pillar during precipitations (cycling it's arc), is ideal for vision.
More so during challenging driver conditions.
These rare 2 Sinatra's cars, are very fortunate to have you as a Guardian to them.
Well deserved "thumb's up"!
one of my favorite cars!!
I was thinking "please be RWD" then relieved. This is a sweet little luxury car.
being rwd or fwd doesn't really matter on a luxury car tho
@@Lianpe98 does to me. RWD and manual all the things. Even if I'm going to drive slow I prefer it.
looks like theres more than one rat pack in that interior
How many times did this guy say......And
There were a lot of ands needed!
in the first 10 minutes he said and 55 times. lol
@@elpadre7720 next time it will be 65 times!
As many times as he said blue interior and exterior… in the first couple minutes
That EFI system was so troublesome that the dealers replaced the entire intake manifold with a carburetor system. I spent a couple days working on one of these and finally called a Chrysler dealer tech to ask him for some direction. Once he stopped laughing at me he let me know the factory conversion kits were no longer available. This was around '86. shame really as these were really nice cars once running right. That efi system was unlike anything any other company was doing, and it was a very wonky system. What they were thinking is beyond me.
My friend’s dad bought one of these in 1983 in the same color. We thought we were hot stuff being seen in it and it had a very luxurious interior and smooth ride. However, I distinctly remember it in the shop quite often because it had fuel problem after fuel problem and constant stalling. By 1986 he had had enough and bought a Lincoln Town Car. I love Chrysler’s and have owned 4 so far....I just wish they would stick to a model name badge and get it right like the import car makers.
Do you recall how your friend’s dad’s Town Car compared to the Imperial?
@@brianhechinger6726 not every detail of course since it’s been many years, BUT I distinctly remember that although the Town Car was definitely more mechanically reliable than the Imperial, the interior of the Town Car did not even come close to the luxurious and elegant interior of the Imperial. Of the “big three” in that era, Chrysler’s in my opinion always had the spotlight for posh interiors and smooth rides.
@@MrScottie68 interesting, thanks
Beautiful looking car. IMHO, this was the best looking car to bare the name "Imperial".
'bare' or 'bear'?
@@MDavidG1 I don't know what the right word is. This is the best looking car to use the word "Imperial" (IMH) since 1967.
I think this is a great opportunity to restore a car to “better than new” condition. Won’t even be that hard.
Sorry, my English is not very good, i like your car, I have one too, an Imperial 1981, mine EFI system has been changing to a carburetor. My car was the co-star of a movie starring Paul Walker, Brick Mansion.
I have a question.. There’s a Chrysler Imperial website?? Can anyone please share a link?? ... Great video I’m glad someone appreciates this cars ..
I've heard that Frank Sinatra waws angry with Lee Iacocca that his Imperial is acting up this fuel injection was not the best one.
I like this car a lot.
Looks similar to the Dodge Aspen from the 70s .
You mentioned to contact you in regards to Imperial parts, but your youtube page does not have your email address or other ways to contact you.....
And it has the same type of tape player that GM used back then.
Nice find but good lord you must have said AND 500 times!
Yes. There ARE other co-ordinating conjunctions besides 'and', such as 'so', 'yet' or even 'for', as in 'I'm so glad I managed to get this special edition Imperial, FOR there were only a couple of hundred built.'
Yeah the “ands” got annoying 2 mins into the vid. Lol
That is such a cool car
There's a gold model in my area not sure on the year.it 's sitting at a repair shop that i believe is also a dealer. thinking of going to look at it.
Is that the fuel pump we're hearing towards the end of the video, at the rear of the car? Man is that loud! Interesting car, to say the least.
If it is the fuel pump, have it replaced ASAP. My Town Car fuel pump was super loud when I got it and within a couple months of my owning it, it failed and left me stranded on an out of state road trip.
*Your car is very cool*
What you have is a frame off restoration. I believe you will have a difficult time finding interior replacement parts. However, if you can find them and have the interior restored you will have a nice car. The 318 cid engine is a very good engine so you have that going for you.
It's a plain shame that the original owner -a man of means would just abandoned an exclusive automobile like this, I do not know if the restomod technology applies to this model or the 318 engine but if it does that would resolve any of the inadequate engineering issues that have plagued this car and they can even rechrome the plastic accents from these cars / l always like the 80 ' s imperials and if l was to ever own one it would be the Frank Sinatra edition !
My neighbour had a Rolls Royce , thing only thing he did not do it ,was kick it everyday . He would use it for his gum ball machine business , in 6 months all the leather was torn off the seats were on his Rolls and there was nothing left but foam .
He probably abandoned it because it didn’t run worth a damn. Gave up on it. Moved on to something else.
They made A/C compressors cycle in late 1970's to save on fuel. An engaged A/C compressor requires the engine to work harder and use more fuel. You can tell when the R134a gets low because the compressor will cycle too much. Good luck rehabilitating it.
GM's in the mid 1970s ran all the time (when A/C was turned on), but had an automatic bypass valve that regulated inside temp settings. Saved on clutch wear, but burned more gas. Since Freon had been banned, its only legal use today is in aircraft fire extinguisher bottles. It got an FAA exemption since it's lighter in weight.
I have a Mahogany Mist 81 Imperial
that paint fading and kind of falling off in places was common for 1982 I had a New Yorker 1982 and here is the funny thing run this car though a car wash even with the fading it will shine like you would not believe
Basically a Dodge Mirada with a diffrent front and rear clip.
Very nice Car 🥰 🥰 🥰
Now what color was this car again?
318 v8 with EFI!!
Is that a in tank fuel pump humming away when U approach the interior and trunk? Maybe U mentioned it and I missed it
Yes it is mounted externally the internal pump is no longer available. I bought a different brand for the other one that is much quieter
The Frank Sinatra Imperial...as rough and nasty as the man himself was. But they sure looked good.
You should get one with a blown motor and put a Hemi 5.7 in it
Sinatra was a washout at the end, car is cool though.
Such a washout that he had gold and platinum records the year before, ever heard of a song called ‘New York, New York’? Recorded the year before, within two years he had multiple televised concerts which were watched by tens of millions. A decade later with duets I believe that went gold or platinum, hardly a washout!
These were $19,000 new in 1982 which translates to $60,000 today.
The Sinatra was $22k in 82.
@@1941Dodge1 I remember the R body New Yorker 5th Avenue when working at the Lynch Road Assembly Plant in 1979, not many of those around either.
Only watched 5mins so far I'll watch rest later. But Gawd I forgot about those and pretty much any of the early 80s Chrysler products. Chrysler got such a bad rap as you probably remember for not "conforming" sooner by downsizing everything faster under the big Govt mandated emission gun of the era. I just HATED watching all that happen too on so many levels. But it was a bummer. And I'll tellya, I owned a 70 Monte Carlo a 72 Grand Prix a 75 Grand Prix a 76 Riviera all were very nice. Then I had a loaded 78 Cordoba for a year and I'll say this, that car was more comfortable, better handling, and even smarter elegant looking, inside and out, than any of my aforementioned GM adversaries! But sadly, at end 70 decade, Chrysler could barely give them away. Anyway. Great find! If I recall both Sinatra and Martin were known for owning some nice Imperials back in the day, late 50s, early 60s.
Who left a negative? We should form a posse and go get them!
Some guy off Facebook who didn’t like the fact I used ‘and’ several times and he literally commented on it!
@@1941Dodge1 Wow how petty is that?
@@ericbitzer5247 very! Lol
Is it a V6? Tere are similarities with the contemporary Cadillac Seville body shape.
no it's the good old Chrysler 318
Bazelle? I think you mean bezel.
Speaks 80s!
Will California let you remove all the emission controls? 😎. I did that to my ‘77 lean burn.
By the way that’s a beautiful car
What a gkd awful looking car. I totally love it. I want one
No explanation of the deafening whine noise from the trunk? Presumably the fuel pump. It’s an interesting and classy looking car but seems like it would be an endless nightmare to keep it in good running condition. Not to mention the cosmetic flaws everywhere you look.
Just needs paint and a headliner and the front seats done no huge issue. The fuel pump is loud on my other one I purchased a different brand that’s very quiet I’ll probably switch this one out too.
why leave it like that i would have repainted it
These are the cars i would want to E swap. Not an old porsche or ferrari. An unexpecting land yaght with gobs and gobs of torque
I never thought about this but you’re right, these 70’s/80’s luxury cars are perfect candidates for electric swaps. Quiet and torquey just like they were meant to be
@@ryanj116 and the gas engines they had were absolutely pitiful
beautiful car. sounds like u have a fussy fuel pump whining
info@smsautofabrics.com and have that leather dyed to match. I did it and was super happy.
Stop saying "and"
It looks alot like a magnum.
To each their own but I wouldn't trust any Chrysler of that era to get me to my mailbox and back.
Speak up! We can't Hear you!!!!!!!!
I was loud must be the microphone on the phone
Why do u have to ask your wife?
Nice looking k-car LoL, I'll drive it if I could
This is NOT a KCar this is a rear wheel drive Y body
@@1941Dodge1 I beg to differ, so no offense I thought that alot of those early 80's csrs was based on the k-c chassis including the minivan
@@vassa1972 Imperial, Cordoba and Mirada were rear wheel drive Y bodies with 318 V8s. There was also a rear wheel drive New Yorker as well. None of these were K cars
Didn't they become k cars in later years? Late 80s early 90s?
@@andrewdonohue1853 ok thanks Andrew be safe
The sedan version of the family truckster
Please stop starting each sentence with "And...". Never heard the word "And" used so many times in my life.
A little constructive criticism, stop saying “and” so much..
You take way too long to explain! Painful!!
I’ll make sure to add a few minutes for my next video!
Did you find it underwater? WOW- good history but GIANT POS !
It’s a rare car and worth saving.
I owned a 1982 Chrysler Imperial and it was the very worst car I ever owned. It was had to believe it was hand made and the most expensive car they made. I swore off Chrysler for life because of this car. It took Mercedes to bring me back. Absolute garbage and it dropped dead on my on my way to my own wedding. I don't care what you say lady. And as a small proof, just look at the paint falling off your car. The Lean Burn system was junk and the dealers couldn't by law switch them back to carburetors. And if you did, none of your digital dash would work. Totally useless car. In all fairness, I swore off Cadillac as well. Between their 4-6-8- engine starting itself on fire, and the Northstar blowing head gaskets and the 4100 series boat anchors, they were all junk. Mine was dark burgundy and was the most beautiful pile of crap you've ever seen. That blue is ugly as sin and was the worst color for the car. And Sinatra cassette tapes, isn't that great. That car belongs in a junk yard along with all the rest of them.
What a piece of junk. Chrysler should have went under ten times already.
Such a piece of junk that it’s still around and has survived?
I share your enthusiasm for these cars...I have five of them myself (including an 82 Sinatra). I have a variety of other more valuable cars in my collection but I am intrigued by these! Coincidentally my dad and his wife live in Hayward (I'm in Oregon).
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