1960 Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop in Green & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Chicago IL on 5-11-19.
We're looking at a 1960 Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop in Green Paint. The car features the factory 413 CI V8 engine and 350 HP.
The car's Owner is Frank Troost. Frank’s had this car since 2009. Frank shares a fun story about almost not getting his driver’s license. He also has the original Dealer brochures of this rarely seen car.
ENJOY!

[@brettoberry3586]

I never knew this car existed until today. Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this car with you.

[@Clarkecars]

Beautiful! My late grandfather had a 1960 Imperial Lebaron sedan in white with light grey cloth interior. While they were outsold by Cadillac they were just as prestigious in their day. His had the spare tire stamped deck lid. He traded his `57 Sedan DeVille in for it and it wound up being his favorite car of all time. Happy Independence Day!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clarkecars, Glad to read this car brought back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@erics9754]

Good taste is not that common that is why they sold less despite being the better engineered car.

[@Clarkecars]

@@erics9754 Agreed and yes they were indeed better engineered. I am in my 60s and all through my youth I was a MOPAR fan even though my father was a Cadillac owner and my peers were Mustang/Camaro lovers. Had I been an adult in the 1950s I would have driven either a 300 or a South Hampton. The first car I recall having an impact upon me was a black `55 or `56 Imperial while riding in my grandfather's `57 Sedan DeVille. I was 4 years old

[@cornellgreen3692]

Lou Costabile It's a shame that Imperial struggled in the luxury car market in the '60s, they were magnificent cars. Those taillights were fashioned by the space program, the same way with Cadillac. The '50s and early '60s were the dawn of the rush to outer space, unfortunately for us, the Russians had a 2-0 lead by 1961 with Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin. Then came President Kennedy, who threw down the gauntlet by saying that we should go for the moon. He tragically did not live to see it, but we made it there in 1969, about four months under the wire of 1970. So those taillights were a fashion statement that resonated from the jet age and the race to space. We did everything we set out for.

[@CLIFFYBPUBLISHING]

My uncle had a 1957 with the stamped wheel on the trunk, it was a 4 door Ivory white, what a car! These cars are what they call handsome! I had a 1971 Imperial leBaron, Carmel color with saddle brown leather interior.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CLIFFYBPUBLISHING, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car, and your car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

Gotta be one of the most beautiful cars on the planet....wow

[@loucostabile]

High praise Rocketman :-)

[@herrbananhjarnasmith7598]

It is!!

[@rusty3831]

This is one of the most beautiful cars you have presented. What a true American classic! Those taillights are absolutely atomic-age with their chrome trim. Thanks for the viewing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome Rusty.

[@neale.kaufman5168]

Except that color.... It's COLOSSAL ugly... Black ,silver,red,white..any other color..

[@bellalegosi7850]

Lou Costabile any relation to trost hobby shop in Chicago. Marquette park?

[@bcfairlie1]

This is so much more beautiful than any Cadillac of the time

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brent, High praise for the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

A work of art. Mesmerizing. A neighbor had one similar in white when I was very young and it's beauty always made me stop and stare and I think I was only 3 years old

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Neighbors car.

[@drakbar5957]

Those massive fins help keep the car going straight when the flux capacitor kicks in. What a blast (triple horns) from the past!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@loveisall5520]

This video just popped up in my 'recommended'. I of course watched this 3 years ago, and coming back in 2022, it's just as cool. I loved this roofline the coupes; they squared it off in '63. I remember this year well; I was 4 when I looked in one of my father's National Geographic mags. There was an Imperial ad with a red LeBaron with white leather, asking "How's Your Sporting Blood?"

[@loucostabile]

Hi LoveIsAll, Hmmm, not idea why KZbin would add that to the recommended, however I guess that is a good thing. Thank you for sharing that. Glad to read you remember the National Geographics Magazine article and the phrase too. NICE! Lou

[@RubOneOutRosie]

cars back then were truly works of art today its all look alike suv's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rub one out rosie, Glad to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

[@wildbill5670]

Mickey Rourks's character said it best in the movie "Sin City". "modern cars,,, they all look like electric shavers". I agree.

[@christopherhereford1803]

People are losing their individuality and becoming clones. Creativity needs to be brought back!

[@christopherhereford1803]

@Big Bill O'Reilly Thanks Bill! Point noted!😉

[@tonygram5414]

Years ago artists actually drew the cars up. Now computers do it.

[@billace90]

3 Caddy Fleetwood owner’s didn’t like this video. However, I give it Five Stars. This car is an outstanding piece of craftsmanship. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for uploading!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Guillermo, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for the support, Lou

[@Tfontaine209]

My Daddy had 2 Imperials..a 2 door and a 4 door..early 70s tho..then a New Yorker. He loved Chryslers. This car is beautiful

[@loucostabile]

You're Daddy had some stylish classy rides :-)

[@MR_R.o.b.o.t.o]

MAN, MAN, MAN, MAN, OH MAN......MOUTH WATERING UNCONTROLLABLY. WOOOOOOOOOOOW!

[@loucostabile]

Hi RoadMode _, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jerrycallender9927]

When I was growing up, I often heard that a Cadillac could be found in any neighborhood, but only in the finest neighborhoods would one see Packard and Imperial. The Eagle emblem dates to the Airflows... The 1960 was the first Imperial to be built in it's own factory.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry, Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@robertphillips6296]

It never ceases to amaze me the diversity of cars over the years, especially these beauties.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, I think you're on the right KZbin Channel :-) Enjoy! Lou

[@danielthomas3057]

Nice to see this great 1960 Imperial. Thank you and Frank for showing it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to see you enjoy this "great" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

What a gorgeous Imperial, Frank! Key features for me are those tail lights, the multi-toned horn, the squarish steering wheel and those big, porthole gages. I miss the fake tire on the trunk, but honestly, this car is already so glamorous, you don't even really need it. Cars like this are a thing of the past, sadly. The style, sophistication and class of these cars will never again be seen. Cars nowadays are like smartphones on wheels. Most of them look the same and all resemble each other. They "cookie cut" cars now. If someone offered me one of these versus a brand new Cadillac or what have you, I'd choose this everytime. Enjoy this fine piece of craftsmanship for years to come. I envy you. Would love to see other cars in your collection!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Veronica, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and details of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

One more thought, all of Frank's cars have been featured but one, and that will be coming up so stay tuned. Here are two other of his cars I think you'll enjoy. 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fYZ3yBZ9KZaas & 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqTZhmBufd-oa6s

[@mrmagoo916]

Such a great car, so many unique features. As a chev owner I'm really starting to appreciate Chrysler's of this era, just super cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi hardy matters, Glad to read you appreciate this car, and think it's super cool too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@900108Chale]

Start looking more into them! Chrysler was simply the best back then... Caddies had the crowd, BUT Chrysler offered the GOODS.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Love those FINS!!!!,

[@jeffstrong2993]

What a great automobile engineering and safety for 1960 I really enjoy watching this show especially when you have this gentleman I like the original condition of them thanks for the videos I hope to see you soon one day in person

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the story on this car :-) If you see me, make sure you say hello. If it's at a car show, we'll look around to find some good ones for the Channel, Lou

[@ralphsalotto-ld5xe]

I remember seeing these when I was a kid. Absolutely gorgeous car then and still today. That's when they made Automobiles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ralph salotto, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Another great classic. He is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic owner- certainly adds to the Car Story. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Glad to read you enjoy this classic :-) Me too. My pleasure to share with you, Lou

[@tracy4good]

1960 Chrysler Imperial with its perpetual grin of satisfaction as though just going through life as an Imperial was enough...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Well said :-) Lou

[@ramongonzalez2112]

“Parade on wheels.”😀👏Great color! Frank is so kind and funny...Where’s the body? Call Columbo.😅

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ramon, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Glad to read you enjoy Frank's humor too, Lou

[@TheRozidan]

I was around ten years old when I rode my first 1977 New Yorker brougham, that was an experience I couldn’t forget. To me , it was the fanciest car in the world , and when I grew up, and found many used in great condition of the same , I couldn’t find the courage to buy one and take care of it.because the authorities in my country would not allow the classic cars in, and if we do import any then we aren’t allowed to drive it , but just keep it as a piece of antique in our garages

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your New Yorker story :-)

[@bradleyhannah8713]

I talked a friend of mine of mine back in the 80s into buying a 1960 four door hard top it was a beautiful car black and everyting worked.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

Do you know what happened to it by any chance?

[@loucostabile]

Did your Friend enjoy the car?

[@danielscott6787]

This is why i subscribe. Not your average Camaro or Mustang.

[@loucostabile]

Even when I do a Camaro or Mustang, they are not your average Camaro and Mustang Daniel Scott :-) Glad you're along for the ride! Lou

[@900108Chale]

Precisely! Lou finds some true Jewels. Most are mint, BUT all are gorgeous.

[@gene978]

I love this Car! What an amazing piece of history you don’t see everyday. Love the front part of the side view. All those Lines the way they’re formed. Very regal, and classy. You know if you had the money back in 1960 and worked your way to the top you would buy a Caddy for the prestige. The people who came from money would probably be likely to buy the Imperial for something different. What a Beauty Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, High praise :-) Lou

[@fordlandau]

Sculpture on 4 wheels. The craftsmanship is astonishing

[@loucostabile]

Hi fordlandau, High praise for the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Robert8455]

That is a really sweet machine. Frank has something pretty special there and its nice to see that its driven and enjoyed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert DeMilo, Glad to read you enjoy this "sweet" machine :-) I like when the car is driven too, Lou

[@gregfoster4541]

Hey Lou, was at a family reunion this past weekend and showed the video and people were saying"aunt Blanche had one of those" she really thought she was something,,we all had a great time talking about the past some said her next car was a '65 Chrysler New Yorker and wasn't the Imperial she had loved. RIP Aunt Blanche

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg Foster, Wonderful news this video reminded family of your Aunt's car :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@steves4639]

'parade on wheels'...absolutely. gawd, what style! I'll always pick a hardtop coupe over a convertible, and with this roofline, you can see why...the fixed roof gives the designers another opportunity for adding style to a car, and this one has it in spades.I've been waiting for this...this car was in the background of a couple other vids of this gentleman's car collection. beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S, I enjoy reading your comment and understanding the details you enjoy, Lou

[@mrluckyuncle]

Stunning. I love the “chrome green” color.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this one is "Stunning" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MrTitan225]

Fabulous car ! I owned a 65 Triple Black Crown Coupe ....she was a looker ! always turned heads...she has sharp lines and a crisp roof line with a formal rear window.... Imperial was the ultimate Chrysler car ...... Cadillac .. Lincoln ....Imperial were the Triple Crown of American cars ..... they ruled ......bar none .. Happy 4th to all !

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-) Thanks for sharing you had a cool car too.

[@dougabbott8261]

Absolutely beautiful car. The options that were available were surprising ie power vent windows , cruise control ,automatic beam changer. Base price was $5403 and air conditioning was $590 or over 10% of the base price, what an expensive option in its day. Great vid.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video too.

[@arnepianocanada]

My uncle had a pink (metallic, if I recall) '61 4-door once owned by Doris Day. I saw it in Edmonton; he'd shipped it when moving back to his native Canada. [ 7:26 Aha, that colour! ]

[@loucostabile]

Hi Arne, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@nysavvy9241]

Beautiful, gorgeous. Wish I had one. Love the original condition.

[@loucostabile]

Hi anthony calandra, High praise for this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@jimwelsh1908]

That is a very classy car especially when it was new. You Were King of the Road. MR WELSH

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr Welsh, Happy to read you enjoy this "King of the Road" car :-) Lou

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

I had new the '69. One if the finest Automobiles I've ever had the pleasure of owning. 👍 His is a touch of class. Remember that Imperial sold by Chrysler.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Sounds like good memories of your 69 too. Nice! Lou

[@dennis885600]

There's a guy at my local carmeet in the Netherlands that has a 1959 Imperial Crown (Coupe) in Spun Yellow. They are absolutely beautiful cars. I especially love the chrome rings around the rocket style taillights

[@loucostabile]

Hi dennis885600 , Happy to read this car / video reminds you of the guy in the Netherlands 59 Imperial :-) Please share the word of this Channel with your Friends at the cars shows you attend. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@dennis885600]

@@loucostabile Oh I'm sure I'll enjoy the video's. You've got plenty of rare and amazing cars on your channel

[@larrybe2900]

Beautiful car and with the push-button transmission of the day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry Be, Glad to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

[@timblaker7138]

Lou, my lottery jackpot dream car. A few years ago I saw a Chrysler produced video of a ' 62 sedan with Bosch mechanical antilock brakes. A portion of the Highland Park test track was flooded and frozen. Their were two Crown sedans, one with, one without the Bosch antilock brakes. What a contrast! On ice,the control with the antilock brakes was impressive. Antilock wasn't available again until around 1970.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim Blaker, I hope all your numbers come up right, and then make sure you pick me up for a ride, Lou

[@timblaker7138]

@@loucostabile You'll be the first.

[@loucostabile]

Cool :-)

[@ejbgunny1]

I was a frequent spectator at demolition derbies as a young teenager back in the early eighties. My most vivid memory of these old Chrysler Imperials was watching them ruthlessly dominate and crush their doomed opponents. It was a sight to see just how solid these cars were built. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@seed_drill7135]

They were banned at many events. Which is good, since they were such low production.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like wonderful fun memories :-) You're welcome.

[@steves4639]

in 1960, Chrysler went to unibody for the entire lineup, except for Imperial which kept the full frame for ride quality. Perhaps in opposition to ride quality, you also got the 413 and torsion bars, which made for lively performance in such a big car...superior to Cadillac and Lincoln. Interesting about the alternator...I had thought only the Valiant had it in '60, but maybe they ran out of generators late in the model year.

[@loucostabile]

HI Steve S, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@edwardalamo2507]

Original owner took good care of it, so too the others that followed

[@1575murray]

Some other manufacturers made the change to alternator as a midyear item. The brochure the owner was reading through mentioned a 35 amp generator of course those were issued early in the model year.

[@emjayay]

I think the Imperials kept the frame mainly because of their low production and differentiation from other Chrysler products. The Chrysler cars introduced in 1957 all shared the same basic body except the Imperial, so the basic design was only on its fourth year in 1960 when the rest went unit body. The Imperial had a straight frame like the others but unlike the rest it had depressions accommodating rear seat floor wells. It also had the first curved side windows on a production car so it was still ahead in 1960, when no one else did yet.

[@slowpokebr549]

That alternator sure looked like it came off a 77 Volare...ha ha ha...

[@djtheshooter6748]

What I find so interesting is the wild design of American cars of this era. Beautiful car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi DJ THE SHOOTER, Happy to read you enjoy this design :-) Agreed, designs so different and unique, Lou

[@edcain3676]

Wow,& People Say 57 Was the Year of The FINS, Outstanding Example.Am Sure the CAR Is Happy To Have Him As Owner,Looks BRAND NEW!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed Cain, Happy to read you enjoy the Fins on this car :-) Me too, Lou

[@AJ67901]

it's nice to see a discussion of the Auto Pilot cruise control. Mopar introduced this in 1958, one year ahead of Cadillac. This is a nicely kept example to be sure. Great video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi AJ67901, Enjoy reading the details you liked the discussion on, and appreciate the kind words on the video. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Johnnyk999]

The styling and color of that car are so elegant.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@damxgopak457]

Frank has fine taste in luxury classics.thanks Lou your one hard working youtuber.

[@loucostabile]

Hi derwood 454, Agreed, Frank has some great cars. Good news! Frank has agreed to share all of his collection with us, so stay tuned. Appreciate you noticing the hard work, thank you Lou

[@joeharkins7476]

One of my favorite cars. Perfect color and condition. The gauges are my all time favorite...

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Harkins, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@genekelly8467]

Always like the pushbutton transmission-much more space efficient than a center console shift lever.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read the details you enjoy :-)

[@saintmichael1779]

I had a 1964 Polara with pushbutton transmission. It was the ugliest car I've ever owned. Clotted blood red. Anyways, in the wintertime, usually when I was late for work, it refused to get into gear until it warmed up.

[@genekelly8467]

@@saintmichael1779 My uncle had a Dodge station wagon-the pushbutton transmission worked for 349,000 miles.

[@saintmichael1779]

@@genekelly8467 I got a 🍋. After I had it for a couple of years, and the rocker arm started to go. It was one snowy night, on a country road and I smashed it into a tree. I got it in 1978 and I'm not sure of the mileage on it, but the Polara was a real Miss Jane car!

[@thyslop1737]

That car is a beast.Another thing that is great is this guy is a great steward of this awesome piece of artwork. For sure it will get passed down to someone equally responsible.

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@johnplovanich5514]

BREATHTAKING.One of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen.I have never seen one in person.I know have 2 favorite cars.This one I love the options from 1960 a/c,cruise,centennial lights. Love this car.My other favorite car is the 1965 Lamborghini 350 gt.I now have 2 favorites this Imperial and the Lamborghini.Your videos are very informative and I love how you cover every inch of the vehicle.I love your channel as well as Jay Leno.Keep up the GOOD work and thank you for showing these beautiful works of art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Plovanich, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@nealsidor1323]

What an elegant beauty. The Imperial division did an impeccable job. Such attention to detail. Thanks guys . That 413 sure can purr... That horn sounds like a friggin CSX locomotive lol 😆

[@loucostabile]

Hi Neal, Happy to read you enjoy this "elegant beauty" :-) Thank you for sharing the details you see and hear, Lou

[@mrmonte51jm]

What a TRUE beauty and a classic as well !! Imperials are amazing cars !! Thank you !

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) You're welcome.

[@robertovillanueva1926]

I don't know this car ,very luxury and beatifull car ! Amazing conditions thru 60 years 😱 Thank's for show us 🙏 Regards from Quéretaro México.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roberto, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@davidszakacs6888]

My brother had a 1960 Crown four-door hardtop, white with silver grey interior with swivel bucket seats. Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this one brings back memories of your Brothers car :-)

[@andydanko7074]

Everything about this work of art is amazing, the color, dash, interior, tri-horns, engine, roof, it's more over the top than the '59 Caddie, IMO. Thanks Lou 👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Happy to share this "work of art" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@michaeladamo1188]

Great job Lou! beautiful car Frank! that little thing that you were talking about it’s called a sight glass when you turn your air conditioning on you’ll see bubbles but once on the bubbles are gone and it’s clear that means your charge is adequate and it’s still used today in refrigeration systems

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Adamo, Appreciate the kind words :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@michaeladamo1188]

You’re welcome Lou I was in Carlisle at the Chrysler nationals this past weekend I kept an eye out looking for you but I had no luck obviously maybe next year!

[@mp-lh4um]

Out of all the Imperials, !960 is my absolute favorite! Beautiful car!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi m p, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@MrTrack412]

I've probably seen at least 100 of your "Car Stories," by now. This was the most interesting one I have seen. What a beautiful car and I've seen this owner before. He does such a great job showing this car. You've definitely outdone yourself again Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this episode Jed Clampett :-)

[@marcob4630]

A really imperial and impressive car! I can only rember the rear part with these huge fins

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marco, Fins are fun and I can understand why you would remember them :-) Lou

[@mitchf1508]

Love those late 50's early 60's 2 dr land yacht's. The tail fins are the best of that era! Great car and a cigarette lighter for each passenger! Classic! I had a 71 Ford LTD and it had 2 ash trays in the dash and both had a lighter in it! The back seat had individual ash trays too, but no lighters... Ah, the good ol' days!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-) Your LTD sounds like a nice cruiser.

[@mikegehre570]

Nice! Well preserved and the color is spot on.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Gehre, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@neale.kaufman5168]

Mike Gehre.....WHAT..!!!! That color is COLOSSAL ugly.... Doesn't shine when waxed...

[@blackscotydog]

Frank is just great seams like good guy.

[@loucostabile]

You're right, and shares his car & stories with us too :-)

[@petemedina8446]

That's a beautiful there nice styling great trunk space and luxurious looking interior. I've never seen one of these cars before so thanks Lou for finding such a beauty.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome Pete.

[@SuperMike1955]

Imperials were beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@clarebutterfield6927]

Lou, thank you for showing us all of these fine cars! I am glad that you seek out the owners to present your reports! This Imperial is so great!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clare Butterfield, My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@gregfoster4541]

Great car, what a blast from the past my aunt Blanche had one in the same color and let everyone know it was the best car,, my family had a a new'61 Impala but couldn't compare to the Imperial, thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg Foster, Happy to read this car brought back memories of Aunt Blanche's car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@gregfoster4541]

Thanks for the reply, seems like everyone had a aunt Blanche, always better stuff, but we loved our Impala was white/red interior bubble top and 409 my dad said would eat the Imperial for lunch. LOL

[@loucostabile]

409 Impala's are very cool :-)

[@jimwelsh1908]

I haven't seen one of those car since I was 10 years old that would be 57 years ago a neighbor had it a white one I love that car. MR WELSH

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr Welsh, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@RobertoDallossi]

OMG, what a WONDERFUL thing!!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

an Imperial of 1960 and in that colour, wow, thanks Lou as usual, amazing, one of the craziest design ever.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Francois, Agreed an amazing design and my pleasure to share with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Groucho-tg1tx]

That front end is perfection !

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@brianmoore6306]

WOW, what a beauty! Love light green cars. It's my fav color for a car. Not sure why this wsn't a big seller. It's a beauty from every angle. Class all the way. It is certainly nicer than a 1960 Lincoln.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read "WOW, what a beauty!" :-) NICE! Lou

[@bgjobass]

Happy to be your 1,000th like of this incredible car. Wow! Amazing!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Joseph :-)

[@stevencarboni3091]

Keep finding the weird and wonderful and rare , always love your work lou. Cheers Steve

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Appreciate the kind words, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@HappyHands.]

I can appreciate how well those cars were made. but those fins! i think those are the tallest i have seen. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Happy Hands, Agreed, Big Fins :-) Regarding sharing, it's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! In 1960, Chrysler began building all its cars with Unibody construction, except the Imperial. That roof treatment with the color contrast panel had me fooled. It looked like glass to me too! The last year for the original run of Imperials was 1975. There were revivals from 1981 to 1983 as a coupe only, and from 1990 to 1993 as a sedan only, which was a Chrysler Imperial. I believe Frank is correct about Imperial (and the Chrysler brand) being the first to offer cruise control, which they called Auto-Pilot, in 1958. Generally speaking it's not just the upholstery that's ornate, same goes for the rest of the car, especially those fins and taillights! Frank's got lots of interesting ones for sure. Thanks to both of you for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@robertfkaz7013]

A fantastically styled unique car. What an era. Thanks for featuring it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert F Kaz, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@badrussian4999]

Hi Lou! This is a beautiful car! I like green! Aerospace design is awesome! Thank you Lou for the video! And congratulations to you on United States Independence Day! God bless America!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Good Russian, Always good to read your comment :-) Happy you enjoy this car, yes, God Bless America, and Russia too, Lou

[@badrussian4999]

Hi Lou! Thank you very much!

[@66skate]

I had both a 2 door and 4 door Custom. I sold the 2 door to someone in Minneapolis a couple of years ago. I owned it since 1986.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 66skate, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Another gorgeous Chrysler, I mean Imperial from Frank. Thanks Lou and keep em coming

[@loucostabile]

Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you and I'll do my best to keep them coming, Lou

[@bgjobass]

An absolutely amazing vehicle, Lou! Definitely one of the greatest vehicles of its generation. Thanks for sharing, making a great start to this otherwise ordinary day! Love that chrome!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Trunk, High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jamesdezarn-xt8cu]

Wow what a boat, a real land yacht!

[@loucostabile]

ALL ABOARD!

[@jimwelsh1908]

Beautiful Imperial take good care of her She's a Beauty. MR WELSH

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr Welsh, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@robgrear1142]

This car shouts, “I AM AN AUTOMOBILE!” Detroit was king when American design, style, production, and engineering was at its zenith.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@5inthehole]

Thanks Lou! Love these old Chrysler cars!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Brady Dog.

[@scratch8141]

It's a little odd looking compared to most cars of that era. (How the grill dips down, how the roof is, and how the trunk is so sloped) But it's still a beautiful car. 50's and 60's cars were some of the most unique looking cars IMO.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scratch, Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you enjoy :-) Lou

[@BRAINFxck10]

Actually every Dodge, Chrysler, and Desoto shared this same design language, front bumper dips towards the center, quad headlights, small tailfins, and a long sloping trunk.

[@stephenphillip5656]

A lovely example of Americana. Thank you for sharing this with us. You've got a (UK) subscriber.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen Phillip, Happy to read you've Subscribed to the Channel and welcome. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, and please share with your other UK Car Friends, Lou

[@emjayay]

The owner is knowledgeable and pretty hilarious as well. The bodies in the trunk thing is a reference to Imperials back then being at least thought of as the Mafia car of choice. I think probably in films they often showed Mafia guys driving Imperials.

[@loucostabile]

Hi emjayay, Happy to read you enjoy the humor in this episode :-) I like the Channel to be fun, and glad you're watching, Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

I am aware that Chrysler pioneered the auto pilot cruise control feature for the 58 model year. I suspect most people ordered the Imperial Crown in the 4 door hardtop. Chrysler called the 4 Dr hardtop body style "Southampton". This is a very unique vehicle...love the video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry Hawkins, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@gregfair1749]

WOW! Look how beautiful that Imperial is!!! It's so sad there's one that just sits in a backyard just up the street from me!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg Fair, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Lou

[@jettrink7510]

I am a wheelcover appreciater and fanatic... these are understated and a work of art.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jakespeed63]

Kaboom!! This one is as magnificent as a July 4th Grand Finale. The Perfect Circle cruise control was used by GM, in 1960 as well. Had it on my 1964 Starfire. Worked like a charm. In addition to controlling the speed, it would also adjust, to give your foot a solid resting spot, to maintain your speed. This owner seems square, but actually has a good sense of humor. Thanks for sharing this gem.

[@loucostabile]

Hi jakespeed63, High praise for this car. Your 64 Starfire sounds like a great cruiser :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@morgansword]

Took me two years to restore one in the nineties and it was a bear. They ran on twelve volts for the lights and starter but the engine and the dash were six volts. All the gages were individually dropped in voltage at the gage and the sending unit in the tank had to be hand wrapped.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Morgan Adair, Thank you for viewing and sharing your experience with a car like this, Lou

[@wesleyalan9179]

Goodness, this guy has some awesome cars!

[@loucostabile]

You're right, Frank has a great collection. Happy he enjoys sharing with us :-)

[@garyenglish53]

What a beautiful colour!

[@cindytepper8878]

My mom had a 58 two door coupe in blue, and my dad had a black 60 four door. I can remember one time my mom bought gas and she said "I can't believe this car took $7 to fill up". Funny thing was, neither car had air conditioning. I can't imagine a luxury car being built without air-con. Power everything else though, and an AM radio with front and back speakers

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cindy, Happy to read this cars brings back memories of your Mom's 58 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jamesfox2579]

A stunningly beautiful Car!💕

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@cornellgreen3692]

Lou, you always know how to find the tastiest cars! How do you do it, man? Everything is so beautiful and classic, and Frank Troost loves his Chrysler products. The first time I saw him was when he showed the '64 or '65 Imperial with the jeweled crest that Chrysler had to pay taxes on. Keep digging for these beauties, and we car people will love you!😀😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cornell Green, Happy to read you appreciate the effort to find the cars and share the stories shown on this Channel. Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful inspiring comment, Lou

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

I love the fact that the faux spare tire on the trunk is not there. I had a 1960 Imperial but it had the fake spare tire thingy and I didn't like it at all. Mine had everything that this one has on it with the exception of the side top panels. It was a solid cream or eggshell color almost white. It had the 413 with a single 4 barrel carb. From what I understood this car was the most powerful car in the world at the time it was made. It looks very big and heavy and it was but when you were doing anywhere over 35-40 mph and you put your foot in it the wheels would actually start spinning until it gained enough speed so that they stopped smoking and caught up on the traction. It drank gasoline like an elephant drinks water but it was one of the most stable, fast, and really one of the most comfortable vehicles you could ever ride in. When you got over 100 mph the car would just float over the highway and you didn't feel any bumps or inconsistencies from the road. It was truly way ahead of it's time. Dollar for dollar these cars cost as much as a Rolls Royce back then but it was way ahead in it's engineering. This thing would still freeze you out if you wanted it to in the middle of a hot Louisiana summer day. Out of all of the cars that I ever owned I regret selling this car the most. My car was also a two door car and I think it was a custom but it was loaded out with everything you could put in them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TBull Cajunbreadmaker, Thank you for viewing and sharing you had one like this too. Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@islesanctum833]

Chrysler/ Dodge etc Was always willing to go where others would never go in styling and innovation

[@loucostabile]

Hi Isle Sanctum, NICE :-) Lou