Rare 1951 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine all done!

She's all done! rare barn find imperial crown by Windsor rescued out of a barn after 25 years. this is the final video after full tune up and detail. check out the 1st video on this channel. thank you all for your support!

[@tombrown1898]

That car is magnificent! Hard to believe it's 70 years old. Hard to believe I am, too. You really did wonders with bringing it back.

[@johnmaki3046]

QUALITY ALWAYS SHOWS!

[@opera93]

Yes, me too….. Anyways, some 76 years young ,for me….

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Thought it would have flathead straight 8... forgot Chrysler just got the Hemi..

[@mrdanforth3744]

I'm glad you had a chance to drive a real automobile. That rope on the back of the seat is for lap robes. Before cars had good heaters you carried a small wool blanket to cover the passengers knees and legs. You hang the lap robe over the rope when not using it, this feature carried on into the early to mid fifties even though by that time cars had good heaters. To get the trans to shift you have to lift off the gas once you get going 14MPH or more. You should then hear a soft *click-clack* from under the floor boards as it shifts. If it does not shift it usually means the transmission is low on oil. It is filled separate from the torque converter, same as a manual trans but it takes 10W motor oil or TDH tractor fluid ISO 32 grade. If the trans is filled to the right level with the right oil, and the wiring to the trans controls is intact it should shift. Two other things can interfere. Idle speed must be 400 RPM very low by today's standards. And sometimes after years of service the points in the governor can get gummed up. Easy to clean, give it s shot of brake clean spray or electronic contact cleaner and drag a strip of white paper between the points. Do not use a file or sandpaper, the points are soft silver and easily damaged. That covers about 90% of what can go wrong with these transmissions. They are a very simple, ruggedly built outfit and seldom give trouble.

[@seanmeisner3190]

My hat's off to you, sir. You did right by this fine old car; I've been following your progress with this one from the first vid.

[@MrScottie68]

Congratulations! It’s nothing short of magnificent. In my opinion, Chrysler was always a step above the rest, even Lincoln and Cadillac.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

Caddy 7o. Still the best

[@eggrockyoutubization]

Thank you for preserving a very important part of American Automotive history. I am glad you chose to preserve the authentic patina instead of making it perfect. A beautiful and original example of mid-century elegance.

[@putinkhuylo]

I love the 'clunk' when the doors shut. 🥰

[@joshnorris90]

In the early 1950s Kitty Wells (The Queen Of Country Music) and her husband Johnnie Wright bought this same exact model to travel around the USA touring during their early days. Before interstates and mostly paved roads, always pulling a trailer with them for the instruments and merchandise. She said one time they had done a show at the Grand Ole Opry and had a matinee show in Oklahoma so they had to drive super fast, she said she looked over at one time and he was going 115!!! These big old cars would run! I can't imagine doing that now on a dirt road with bias plys! She said she told him to slow down or stop and let her out HAHA! Cant say i blame her :)

[@jerrycallender9927]

THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU for your efforts in resurrecting and preserving this magnificent artifact.

[@mikebcivility6445]

Beautiful work! She looks amazing. 👍

[@aneuno2]

Came out great ! Need to stop by with one of the ramblers for a cruise.

[@joes3485]

The ropes draped across the back of the front seat were for either blankets to use in cold weather or for coats etc. to drape across them while traveling. Thanks for sprucing up this rare model!

[@Cadillac_Coach_Works]

Yeah figured that out awhile back

[@alessandracarlotti4136]

Exactly, they are for draping blankets. They have nothing to do with entering and exiting the car. In addition, as I mentioned above, it is NOT a limousine!! These boys that produce videos should learn their business before opening their mouths.

[@joegy9944]

That thing is gorgeous. Such a beautiful shade of navy blue! That interior is pure wool broad cloth. You can clean those spots on the front passenger side with mild woolite, it will clean up easily. I was fascinated by cars from a child knew them all. Young people today have no idea of the names or anything. Sad.

[@williambarry8015]

That car is better than one that's had a full blown rotisserie restoration.

[@gimpygardner3377]

Beautiful! I owed a 1953 Chrysler Windsor 8 Passenger Sedambulance. It was originally owed by Fairbanks Morse and is pictured in 70 years of Chrysler. It always got lots of looks and with a 125" wheel base, it rides like a sofa. I was at a show one time and a 4 yo boy was looking at the car with his Mom. I let him sit behind the wheel (he had a blast). A half hour later he came back to show his Dad. He had a dollar in his hand and wanted to buy my car. There is still hope for the younger generation.

[@gimpygardner3377]

BTW, to create the Sedambulance, they cut the door post on the passenger side, by flipping a lever it would attach to the rear door. The front bench seat would come out and be replaced with a small green seat like a school bus drivers seat. Then the stretcher road front to back. It had a spot light, a red gumball on the top and a siren.

[@99goat99]

Holy Mackerel that is a wonderful car! The ultimate survivor.

[@johnmaki3046]

This was when "Chrysler" MEANT QUALITY!

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

@@johnmaki3046 It's crap' now

[@johnmaki3046]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 NO FRIKKIN' WAY, buddy!

[@datsun210]

3:25 I believe the rope is meant to drape blankets over, for comfort during cold days, not meant to be grabbed while getting out.

[@srvntlilly]

We never knew what they were for when we were kids. We did use them for getting out, lol.

[@williamdonahue6617]

My grandparents always had a couple of car-sized plaid wool blankets in the back seat because it took forever for the heater to warm up the whole car. They called them "auto robes".

[@neilhunthunt9621]

The robes in the back seat are to hold a lap robe/blanket. they are not assist straps though the chrome handles on the end are. I love your work and postings. and also Lomo's.

[@Cadillac_Coach_Works]

Yes that has been mentioned a few times mow Thanks!

[@neilhunthunt9621]

@@Cadillac_Coach_Works I just fouNd your posts and THEY ARE REALLY GOOD

[@antonfarquar8799]

Thank You , Thank You , Thank You for saving this exemplar of one of the finest American cars ever made. I know a gentleman in Germany who bought a 1951 Imperial sedan - his son works for Mercedes Benz - long story short he drove it to Stuttgart and let the Benz boys look at it and they drove around the track - they were stunned by the fit & finish , handling, tightness and quiet. American craftsmen from this era really knew their stuff.

[@ghostmanscores1666]

I'm glad there are people who still preserve things like this.

[@nativetexson]

Well done! 👏👏

[@johnwinter9722]

Great car and a terrific job of bringing it back! My grandfather had at least one or two early 50s Chryslers. I have seen the pics, don’t remember them. Later my grandmother drove a succession of Imperials. I drove a couple of them as well. So nice to see the quality and stature of this fine limo. Thanks!

[@johnmaki3046]

I grew up with a "plain Jane" '50 DeSoto Custom 4 dr. sedan (no radio, even!) THERE NEVER WAS A BETTER CAR BUILT ANYWHERE!

[@edb5956]

I really would like to suggest you contact Jay Leno; he simply loves original survivor cars, especially Imperials, and most especially one so very rare. He might possibly want to feature this car on his show: "Jay Leno's Garage"! This car is so awesome and grand in it's all original condition that it is breathtaking😍😍😍!!!!

[@mdogg1604]

The end of an era for Imperial.....outboard rear fenders and suicide doors; a truly spectacular car. You did an amazing job on the original paint!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Beautiful looks great 👍

[@ebm40]

Beautiful! It is good to see that people do care about vintage vehicles.

[@nycstarport8542]

When a Limousine, was a Limousine. Beautiful. 😎

[@francoischamberland4029]

Fascinating, thank you for showing it !!!!!

[@david.m.304]

I'm jealous. I AM JEALOUS! That car is ONE YEAR OLDER THAN I AM BUT IN FAR BETTER SHAPE then me! Seriously, she's a beautiful ORIGINAL car from a bygone era of real style and elegance. Well done and if the younger generation aren't interested in preserving her after you're gone then may I suggest that you bequeath her to the Chrysler museum? I'm more than sure they'd love to care for her. MANY thanks for sharing (happy birthday for your next birthday!) and take care.

[@arevee9429]

Great, original car. Love it!

[@stevendaniel8126]

Magnificent !!! Fantastic machine.....

[@phuckyiuthatswhy]

My gawd, she's gorgeous

[@ernestfinch1578]

Fantastic blue on that IMPERIAL . You really got it to BEAM !

[@garymarkey2746]

What an awesome car. Hope the people you rent to appreciate what the automobile represents. Really nice work.

[@user-dg7gn4qk1y]

When America was truly great

[@jerrycallender9352]

I remember when Mama came home with the Town Sedan version of this gorgeous car.

[@glynndove9511]

Nothing on earth could make me give this beauty up ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@middleclassretiree]

Thanks I’ve been waiting to see her done, that paint must be enamel to last like that

[@kavalkid1]

Thank you for your work.

[@davidkoonz2139]

Beautiful cat! Great work!

[@mikecrist9977]

My grandfather owned a 52 New Yorker with the same color. Wonderful memories!

[@scottbridgeforth507]

COULD NOT BE MORE IMPRESSED BROOOOOOO!!!

[@georgerrust4087]

In case you haven't figutrd it out by now....the "Rope" isn't to assist in entry exit, it for the car robe or robes.

[@philipsolomon8445]

I drove a '51 Chrysler New Yorker in '55 that undoubtedly had the same "Fluid Drive" semi-automatic transmission. The big change was the (first year) torque converter vs the fluid drive unit, making all the difference in acceleration. Most drivers used the 3rd/4th gears so having a TC from a dead stop worked very well behind the 331 c.i. Hemi. Using the 1st/2nd gears from a stop had high revs, usually not needs for normal driving (unless yours going up hill, car is fully loaded with passengers, junk in the trunk, your drag racing, etc.). It took Chrysler a few years to introduce PowerFlite & Torqueflite automatics, both excellent in their own respect.

[@beatglauser9444]

It is an ABSOLUTELY gorgeous vehicle. Cars from before 1952 or so are still underrated! They were solid, well built and reliable. I see you are missing a mirror. I hope this can be found somewhere. I am 20 years older than you, but I do not know a lot about those vehicles. And I am aware how quickly knowledge for classic cars is fading and dying out. Besides heavy duty US cars we had classic Italian vehicles we had to take care of body- and paintwise. When it comes to Italian sportscars like Maseratis, Ferraris Lancias and Alfa Romeos, most of the great mechanics have died. Luckily there are a few "younger" guys who somehow learned to maintain and fix those cars. But they are very hard to come by and they are always booked out for ages.

[@66skate]

Murray Park or Imperial Heaven may be able to come up with a correct mirror.

[@Cadillac_Coach_Works]

@@66skate thank you

[@muffs55mercury61]

Yes it's sad that the mechanical knowledge is dying out. So people today just yank out the original drive train and stuff a Chevy 350 in it and ruin them.

[@ernestfinch1578]

OLYMPIC! I love IMPERIALS .

[@alanmorrison3598]

This is one gorgeous automobile!

[@Ctrl-XYZ]

That "rope" in the back seat is a robe cord (for folding your lap robe over), not some sort of grab handle for getting in and out. Just sayin.

[@allareasindex7984]

Was going to say the same thing. Very common mistake because people don’t use lap robes these days. At the time people called them rugs.

[@joegy9944]

Yes, for your little throw blanket.

[@donaldjenner489]

When I was a youngster, our (not nearly so smart) car had the cord and a properly plaid lap robe. Pendleton still sells them (they sell them as steamer rugs); i have three. Ah, and that is not, properly, a limousine. It's a "7 passenger sedan"; the distinction is the lack of a dividing window and the use of woolen broadcloth (truly luxe) in the driver's station. A very lovely car; I envy you.

[@garytraynor2921]

Thanks for mentioning that.

[@jerrybean3280]

I remember seeing those ropes on some of the nicer cars when I was young, I never knew what they were for. Thank you

[@wrightsrrt871]

I'm 42 brother and I'm getting ready to do an job and pick up an 50 chrysler imperial limousine for restoration!

[@johnvidol5555]

WoW!!! Great job, thanks for saving it and doing it justice.

[@stevenfromer3816]

Excellent automobile

[@MaxPower-nw8id]

I'm a Cadillac guy, but I must admit that is a beautiful car. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@johnmaki3046]

I owned several Cadillacs; ANY 50s-70s MoPar (even crappy builds from the mid-late 70s) were SUPERIOR running/driving vehicles!

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

@@johnmaki3046 Not TRUE

[@michaeldoucette943]

Somewhat over the top but truly magnificent!!

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

sweetness.

[@fundamentos3439]

Beautiful limo. The 50's saw some of the finest American cars ever built. Keep on doing your amazing work. Vehicles such as these are always a thrill to see.

[@T-41]

Nice! Thanks for sharing this one.

[@arthuraucar3696]

Congratulations..! Great job.. hard to believe it's all original after more than seven decades. The fourth gear issue may not be major. Maybe electrical? And the radio might have a bad vibrator.. Enjoy this luxury automobile at it's best......

[@Magnetron33]

radio may be a tube

[@Cadillac_Coach_Works]

Went through that, she's sticky. She needs a full trans service

[@williamb8139]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@scottmeeker9971]

What a gem

[@josephconsoli4128]

Very nice work on a truly elegant formal car. The long straps on the back of the front seat were called "robe rails". They were basically a carryover from the early automobile and carriage days when a blanket was stored in the back for passengers in cold weather. In my area there used to be a great small car show with only '20's-'40's cars. One time it was cancelled and was told that there just wasn't much interest/attendance! I'm 55 and my fav's will always be 30's-50's cars. The last show I went to had rows of new sci-fi looking Camaro's, Mustangs, custom trucks, and butchered hotrods with hip-hop blasting for "atmosphere" :(

[@muffs55mercury61]

Reminds me of car shows in the 1970s and '80s. Lots of nice cars. Today they're all street rod and restomod meets so I don't go to them anymore.

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@muffs55mercury61 Same here. The finale for me was paying something like $10-$15 for a show and I basically did a fast walk through and back out. Not even one car slowed down my pace!

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@josephconsoli4128 Sometimes I will check out the parts if it's also a parts swap meet.

[@jimpowell2211]

I would have like to see the jump seat opened up and a shot of the trunk. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@donaldstanfield8862]

So impressive and stately!

[@JM-lw3nx]

I love the Imperials.

[@jeffreyfelder7981]

Awesome job, enjoy...

[@autobug2]

Absolutely gorgeous. You did a fantastic job of bringing this ultra-rare Imperial limo back! Glad you didn't repaint it--it's proof of true survivorship! You probably have the only `51 Crown limo left? So much nicer than a Lincoln or Cadillac of the same year. My hat is off to you! BRAVO!

[@francisjaniewski5990]

That is one magnificent automobile. I always admired those early 50s Chrysler. Nice limo. You did a good job cleaning.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

IT'S NOT!! A LIMO.

[@gratefulandhappy7587]

Wow! A beautiful car.

[@srvntlilly]

Yeah, mid-century is my favorite time too, since I was born in '49, lol. I cannot believe that paint job! How is that possible? Power windows in '51? I had no idea! Amazing. Love it!

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Pure Beauty ❤

[@joethaler7921]

I love the “tight” turning circle. It is a gorgeous auto though.

[@edgarribeirodossantos9019]

Simply beautiful ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🖤💙

[@joshqunismayilov1996]

Oldtimer cars have high durability and repairable, these cars have soul and always will be run. These cars not like plastic scrap which produces now.

[@josephgaviota]

As a kid working during summer vacations, one of my jobs was to drain, clean, re-oil the oil-bath air cleaners.

[@miebrus79]

my son a doctor is 25 years old but likes the cars from the 30's till 70's ... he saw what we did enjoing old cars so we gave him the love and respect to these cars. All classic car lovers have to do this with there children !!!

[@Mopar-Pioneer]

Hallelujah, another MOPAR saved ! Thank you sir !

[@steventhorson4487]

Breathtaking!!

[@xpump876]

What a Beauty!

[@tomquinn1192]

Beautiful!

[@vernwallen4246]

Wish it had a divider glass,but a great Automobile.🗽👍

[@alanblanes2876]

What a terrific video! I fully agree with the need to keep these vehicles maintainable and therefore more likely to be maintained. We need to find a way to get Cadillac power window switches reusable by being refurbished. We should not have to rummage through junk yards for such parts. Possibly a team process with Right to Repair, Cadillac clubs and Cadillac Canada might be a way to get these problems addressed and solved. I was amazed by how quickly I was able to get a new ignition module when I brought this matter up on the Twitter page of Cadillac Canada.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Those chrome handles are the ones to help you get out.

[@georgeloizou2484]

Beautiful!!!!

[@rlu1956]

Watching you turn into your driveway reminded me of a ship docking...LOL. Man, did they make it BIG. Love those years of cars, the styling. Brakes, exhaust, tires, and engine? Not so much....

[@harolddavis2580]

Gorgeous. You did right by her thanks for preserving the past. It's a shame, that when our generation is gone, cars like that will be non-existent, a thing of the past and that's so regrettably horrible, so, my advice... teach!!! the sons, grandson's, daughters, anyone ! past on the legacy, the dreams of the future past

[@betsyhendricks3078]

Gorgeous!!

[@dannmarceau]

Looks great.

[@heyrod59]

Outstanding "after" video, I've seen the "before" video too ! Wow ! ! !

[@marial8235]

I can just imagine Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift climbing in the back after a night out on the time.❤

[@joeambaye8681]

Great work👍

[@JohnShinn1960]

Beautiful! Now get it out of the sun! 😮 Subsciber #999 says congratulations on 1k! 🎉

[@harry7361]

Flush the gyromatic transmission with high detergent 10 weight motor oil and replace with straight 10 weight non detergent

[@retroguy9494]

Louis B Mayer, the head of MGM studios had one of these. Only it was a 1950 and a Durham body. It's almost identical to this car with the exception of the deletion of the rear side windows which are enclosed by a formal limousine style roof. That car still survives too and is in excellent condition. Last I heard it sold about 14 years ago to who would be the 4th owner. While these cars were beautiful, I would still have opted for a Cadillac Series 75.

[@petertornabeni602]

This is excellent, thank you for showing the car !

[@paulazemeckis7835]

It is beautiful!

[@davewaters2841]

Nice job!!

[@higgs923]

A friend of mine owns one. It once belonged to B Movie star Mamie Van Doren. She owned two of them. The other one lives three blocks from me.

[@stevenyennie4849]

Awesome job 🤙🤙

[@sje7119]

One of these cars was in an , Alfred Hitchcock movie The Trouble with Harry, about 1954. Beautiful!

[@davidfluck1470]

It's a 1954 Crown Imperial, one of 100 made that year.

[@fabiopinero7543]

Hey my name is Fabio. I'm from Havana, Cuba. Love classic Americana. Have a couple of oldies a 55' Oldsmobile Starfire Havanavintage Car tours that I use to do city tours and a 55 Belair. That i have restored. I mean I love challenge working.

[@fabiopinero7543]

By the way I'm 37. So there's hope 😉

[@johnmaki3046]

GREAT CAR! I grew up (and LOVED) the 50s MoPars! They were QUALITY PERSONIFIED!

[@beatglauser9444]

I am trying to get my daughter more and more involved with the classic cars I own, drive and try to restore. She is 32 years old and drove every single one of my cars. They are from the Sixties. But driving them and knowing how to maintain them is another story. I am trying hard to get a 63 Corvair back ont the road and registered. I want the car good enough to be her daily driver. And she loves the idea. All her friends are telling her that classic cars are death traps. I know that they are idiots who do not know shit.

[@emjayay]

Well, actually they are death traps compared to newer cars. Don't get into a serious accident. Also drum brakes don't compare with discs and all newer cars have ABS as well. Imperials had disc brakes around then (I don't know about this one) but they worked more like a clutch does. Who knows if you can get parts for them.

[@beatglauser9444]

@@emjayay If you regard classic vehicles as death traps, I do not understand why you are watching a channel about vintage cars. There is something called common sense and driving skills. I drive very old vehicles for over fourty years and of course I know that you have to keep a certain distance and do not push the vehicle in front. Drumbrakes are fading only when you drive downhill for a long time or if you are racing. I experienced brake fading twice in my life. Once with drums but much worse driving a car with discbrakes. Two times it happened after driving down a long distance on a very steep mountain road in Switzerland. But if you do not try to race into curves and such, there is no problem at all. But of course you have to know the limits of a classic vehicle. If you drive on snow and ice the rear wheel vintage vehicles are not the greatest choice. But few people are doing that today. Disc brakes were unknown to passenger cars back in those days. the first ones to use disc brakes were Italian sportscar producers to my knowledge.

[@srvntlilly]

Her friends don't know what they're talking about. Those things were steel tanks. The pride and craftsmanship that went into them back then is completely foreign to people these days.