This 1963 Imperial Crown convertible is powered by a 413ci V8 linked with a push-button three-speed automatic transmission and has been repainted in white over red upholstery. Equipment includes a power-operated black convertible top, dual exhaust, power steering, power-assisted drum brakes, wheel covers, whitewall tires, air conditioning, an AM radio, a power-adjustable driver seat, and power windows. The fuel tank, instrument panel, and door panels reportedly were refurbished in recent years. The car is said to have spent decades in California before being acquired by the selling dealer in February 2024. This Imperial Crown is now offered in Arizona with a black California vanity license plate and a clean California title.
A total of 531 Imperial Crown convertibles were produced for the 1963 model year. This example left the factory finished in Alabaster (MM1) and is said to have been repainted under prior ownership. Details include a power-operated replacement black convertible top and parade boot, dual fender-mounted side mirrors, floating quadruple headlamps, styled tail fins, a power antenna, dual tailpipes, and chrome bumpers and trim.
Black 15″ steel wheels wear Imperial-badged stainless-steel covers and are mounted with American Classic whitewall radial tires that were reportedly installed in 2023. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted drums at all four corners.
The cabin features front and rear bench seats trimmed in red upholstery complemented by a color-coordinated dashboard and carpeting. Equipment includes air conditioning, a push-button gear selector, a six-way power-adjustable driver seat, and power windows. The door panels and the AM radio were recently refurbished, per the selling dealer.
The rectangular steering wheel has a chrome horn ring and frames a horizontally sweeping 120-mph speedometer, a clock, and four auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 12k miles; true mileage is unknown. The instrument cluster reportedly has been refurbished.
The 413ci V8 was factory rated at 340 horsepower and features a four-barrel carburetor, a black air-cleaner assembly, and blue components. The fuel tank has been refurbished.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission.
The firewall-mounted trim tag specifies the following production information:
- BDY 925 – Imperial Crown convertible
- TRM 955 – Red vinyl and leather upholstery
- PNT MM1 – Alabaster paint