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Be nice if they still made cars like this beautiful gem and they were tanks

One of the handsome cars of the 50's.

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Hi Lou, what a great looking car, it is in really good condition by the looks of it, that guy is a very lucky man to own such a great survivor, it might be a little heavy on gas, but its a winner.👍👍.

Kerry is my father and for all those wondering if he'll ever take the plastic off the seats.... ha! The Cubs will win another World Series before that happens. On his newer car he insists on keeping the little piece of plastic on that covers the stereo. You know those pieces that most of us get pleasure from peeling off when buying something new! I've threatened to peel it off about a hundred times. It's been there for over five years lol! Great video Lou. Glad my old man got some screen time. He's definitely a character. Keep up the great work.

Wow so nice❤

Exceptional

This beauty just screams 1950's US post war prosperity

Mom bought a 1969 Ambassador SST wagon when new, with the 343 V8.

I was born in 1961 and I am a Pure-Concentrated Torque Freak.Smoke 'Em if you got 'em.🎉

I found it rather amazing that it had a 9 V electrical system. I had never seen one nor ever heard of one. I will have to research that a little further. I’m surprised that has invaded me all these years. Thanks for another informative video. Good job Lou.❤

What a car and wow what a guy!

Beautiful car Lou, my grandparents had a pink and white 1956 model, too my knowledge that was my grandpa's only car with a Hemi. (He was mostly a Ford guy) the 56 Imperial and a 1966 Plymouth Baracuda were the only Chrysler products he owned.

Kerry was the most interesting funny guy with a real gift of gab. Also a great singer. I love his Imperial but what I love more is his story. He is an amazing story teller. It's as if he time traveled from the 50's. I know he wants to keep it original but i wish he would take that plastic off the seats and enjoy the comfort of the fabric or leather seats.

Sweet! But you gotta clean up that battery.

I bought one brand new May 10th, 1977 .. i was 20 and was a car guy even back then, kept it 5 years and then got new car fever. As i got older i really miss it. Mine came with a red bucket seat interior. The one here you're showing us didn't come with seat colors like that, it had to be a white interior and this guy had a shop make the seat designs "his way. Took me years to find out the different interior colors, i have seen black, red, white and even an UGLY green interior and then i seen some with a brown interior. ALL were Cameo white exteriors...SO happy my interior was red with buckets seats. thanks for the video

The Chrysler 300 used the Imperial front end an the rear end from thr Chrysler New Yorker

Just don't get hit in it's soft spot it's rear end! Or caboom😊

WOW!! that is an iconic vehicle. I remember them running Daytona for the first time, and that was it. ruled unsafe. that IS a BENCHMARK!! great video, even with the lousy paint, it's beautiful. Don Garlits has one in his museum in Florida.

another beauty lou.....what a car.....nice...

Converting to 8-volt is NOT an upgrade. It is a band-aid to avoid a repairable issue.

Love it from front to back very impressive 🎉. The great Larry McEntee who's no longer with us. Respect

Great car story about a unique special vehicle and owner. Gee, surprised to learn you boys are from Illinois; aware of every location mentoned. Enjoyed listening, and maybe the Lyric could use some talent.

As the owner of a 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook my interest in 50’s Mopars is evident. I am north of Chicago. This car is beautiful. And with even a reasonable amount of care will run reliably forever.

Of all the videos on this channel, this guy is about as live a wire as they come. 😄

Great car Lou, thanks

Luxury cars before the early 70s were so packed with presence and stature.... Things we'll never see again. And those old time Mechanics are disappearing... National Treasures in and of themselves.

Front overhang is important without the nose on the normal version, now with the nose , the front profile seems extremely heavy.

When Motor Trend tested the last mid-sized "big"-blocks in '73, there was a Stage One, 454 Laguna, and 440 Charger among some slower cars. I think the order and times were roughly Charger (15.00); Stage One (15.2) and Laguna (15.7). The really significant difference between the 270 HP Stage One and 250 hp Chevelle is evident in those numbers -- the Buick was still a supercar, and of course the drag-racing magazines were able to get those two top cars comfortably into the 14.00s with harder launches and some minor tweaks. And for a 4.200 pound car!

What a beautiful 1955 Imperial Newport 2 Door Hardtop, I agree that you don't see them around and it is very rare car!

Awesome car, a true gentleman's automobile.... the only thing more powerful was the the 1955 c300 with 300hp 👍👍

My first car sweet 16 loved my amc spirit

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Great voice!

I have never seen an 8 volt system on a car. I didn’t even know one could buy an 8 volt automotive battery.

I love that Imperial Newport Lou, it reminds me of a De Soto 👍 I love his stories

My first car was 62 Starchief 389ci. I still remember the set you back in the seat power.

Whose pipes are better - the car's or the owner's?!

one of the best ever top dog vid thanks lou

I never knew in 92 you could get a tbi z28 I thought they were only tpi z28s

More sedate than the '57, but it shines in its quiet elegance.

I'm a huge fan of the 1955 Imperial. To me, Chrysler lost it's place in 1957, as the 1957 looked too similar to the Dodge/DeSoto/Plymouth siblings. But this one in '55. You knew it wasn't one of those other Chrsyler products or a Ford/Chevy. This is class all the way. Love this color combination too - rom inside and out! Eveything BIG and beautiful in '55! What a character! Loved his stories!

Just WOW, what a beaut! As an Imperial owner, I believe 1955 was the first year that Imperial was a stand alone brand, becoming Chrysler's luxury division.

I saw this car at the Gilmore Car Museum, as well as the Chevrolet Corvair concept a few years ago.

What a great Poncho & a great owner to boot, nice job, Lou

Interesting, funny and heart warming interview with Mr Joseph and his Imperial!

Lou, this car deserves a black belt simply for existing. Off-topic question: what martial arts do you teach? Thanks!

Lou, you have featured countless cars I admire on this channel, but this is possibly my favorite. The factory chopped top, the original 331 hemi with that medium rise intake, the chrome, the menacing grill. Gangster, badass, cool... and the owner is just as classic as the car!

Amazing styling. What craftsmanship! I love this car!!

God, those are beautiful cars!!