1963 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2-Door Hardtop Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review

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  • čas přidán 25. 05. 2013
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    Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! CZcams's largest collection of automotive variety! In today's video, we'll take an up close and personal, in depth look at the very unique 1963 Chrysler Imperial 2-door hardtop.
    During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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  • @Aero7SVR
    @Aero7SVR Před 7 lety +27

    The Imperial had power windows in 1963 ? Wow ! An amazing car, truly !

    • @zeusatwood6468
      @zeusatwood6468 Před 7 lety +8

      Aero7SVR They have had powered windows since 1940 think about that

    • @Jackmorvin
      @Jackmorvin Před 6 lety +5

      Yes. They had it since 1941 since the Packard 180 series which was the first car ever in the world with Power Windows! :D

    • @Flamingbro69
      @Flamingbro69 Před 3 lety +1

      The 1955 Thunderbird also had Power Windows

  • @hayksamvelyan
    @hayksamvelyan Před 11 lety +3

    I love seeing these videos of classic cars, because it helps put things into perspective. For example, I get to learn what was considered "luxury" back in the day.

  • @ka24det28
    @ka24det28 Před 11 lety +5

    Love cars from this era, had so much class and character. They were literal works of art. Unlike today's cars

  • @itsmegp46
    @itsmegp46 Před 11 lety +2

    Notice too, a vent beneath the dash on the driver's side, it served to cool his lap, GM had this feature well into the 1980's. Also available on the Imperial was a rear air conditioner, the vents were located on the rear window shelf. Flip both front and back on and you were in a meat locker in less than two minutes. My Granddad owned this car, I remember it well.

  • @jimmycocks
    @jimmycocks Před 11 lety +2

    what you do is entertaining, informative and for a fellow car guy who "gets" it, a heck of a lot of fun. I don't know how you find the time to do all these but Im thankful you do

  • @carwhiz90
    @carwhiz90 Před 11 lety +2

    Quite a unique car, diggin that transmission setup with the push buttons!! One of the very few classics to have this

  • @soapydesigner
    @soapydesigner Před 9 lety +2

    I took my drivers test in a 63 Crown four door in 67. Looking over the hood of this car was akin to that of an air craft carrier, because of its wide flat stance. The car was so huge I had to make a four point turn, but the lady passed me anyway saying "this is a big car for a drivers test!"
    Too cool...
    PS: The reviewer stepped on the brake before starting. No need back then....

  • @teddychris3897
    @teddychris3897 Před 8 lety +1

    Just stunning ..Style beats the Caddilac all the way..I was there and still am here..My 1964 Chrysler Newport beige with Burgundy interior, another styling gem...always got comments on it...

  • @ristin59
    @ristin59 Před 11 lety +3

    Beautiful automobile! I would love to have one no matter the fuel millage.
    When I was a kid we had a Plymouth Valiant with a push button transmission.

  • @richardbetz5531
    @richardbetz5531 Před 8 lety +54

    When America ruled luxury cars...

    • @arthurmorgan2906
      @arthurmorgan2906 Před 8 lety +4

      and still rulling

    • @richardbetz5531
      @richardbetz5531 Před 8 lety

      +Uncle Trevor Seems like Germany has the upper hand nowadays.

    • @arthurmorgan2906
      @arthurmorgan2906 Před 8 lety +2

      it maybe only seems because germans aimed for high class cars since 1960/1970s and they sell them all over the world. But american luxury cars are just legendary, they never been so popular outside north america. Today you can find them also in bigger numbers also in middle east, eastern asia and eastern europe... Besides today's world is completely different than 50 years ago, freakin globalization in the last 25 years, everything mixed you know this bulshit

    • @hakeemsd70m
      @hakeemsd70m Před 7 lety +2

      Uncle Trevor Truth, in my honest opinion Cadillac, Lincoln, and Chrysler have always ruled luxury. Til the end of time.

    • @arthurmorgan2906
      @arthurmorgan2906 Před 7 lety +3

      Uhm too bad packard went out of business so early... in 1958

  • @MattMaranMotoring
    @MattMaranMotoring Před 11 lety +5

    Really love these classic car reviews the most! Excellent video Kyle! I learned some new things and you did an excellent job giving a tour of the car like usual! Please do more classics!

  • @jr52919
    @jr52919 Před 11 lety +1

    Well Thank You For Your Videos.I think I can speak for everyone that watches your videos, that we appreciate all your hard work.I remember watching your videos when you had a couple hundred videos, & now you have more than 1000. Thanks Kyle

  • @oliasofsunhillow7116
    @oliasofsunhillow7116 Před 5 lety +2

    Imperial became its own make in 1955, adding model names in 1957! Imperial ended production in 1975, and then came back in 1981, '82 and '83! And then Chrysler came back out with the Imperial model in the early '90's! Some people don't know what they have or what they are selling, huh!

  • @tennisguyky
    @tennisguyky Před 5 lety +4

    Beautiful classy automobile. And all metal, love the space age feel. No cheap junk plastic like modern cars.

  • @hobbitt1771
    @hobbitt1771 Před 3 lety +2

    I absolutely love this car. This car and 1958 Plymouth fury (aka) christine and 1959 biscayne are my favorite cars ever

  • @sherrif1959
    @sherrif1959 Před 8 lety +1

    Lovely to see, and have a good look around the whole car. If only it had been possible to go for a drive too. Thanks for a first class video

  • @leecrampton2340
    @leecrampton2340 Před 11 lety +1

    That is one of the best looking interiors ever!

  • @samhicks97
    @samhicks97 Před 9 lety +1

    I actually have a '64 dodge custom 880 that is based on the imperial line-up just after Desto went away after 63 it sure is nice to see one of the many
    361 CI. or 383 CI. 413 CI. Mopars still humming down the road! thanks Kyle for the video!

  • @scarabmex116
    @scarabmex116 Před 10 lety +1

    Wow that interior looks awesome

  • @Human_Evolution-
    @Human_Evolution- Před rokem

    I had the 4 door version of this. It was easily an 8 seater. All power and powerful. I love how you could lower it by let air out of the rear and turn the bolts in the front. I forgot the technical terms but you could raise and lift it on your own. Mine was pretty low. Scraped a lot. Loved it.

  • @itsmegp46
    @itsmegp46 Před 11 lety +1

    Its a shame these cars never sold in any great numbers, especially when compared to Cadillac. It is such a treat when I do see one at a cruiser night during the summer months.

  • @S.A.fair45
    @S.A.fair45 Před 11 lety +1

    Wow I can't believe how modern It is! It was so ahead of its time!

  • @VioletGiraffe
    @VioletGiraffe Před 10 lety +1

    Love the spare tire spot, mostly how cool it looks from the outside :)

  • @UnionPacific1997
    @UnionPacific1997 Před 7 lety

    The imperial letters are just sp awesome and the color is so gorgeous

  • @kevindoty6098
    @kevindoty6098 Před 10 měsíci

    My dad had this same model/color Imperial. It also had the rare “Continental” trunk lid. I can still remember washing behind those headlights with my little hands.

  • @slyguyaction
    @slyguyaction Před 11 lety +1

    Great review Kyle. That place is a real gold mine full of the classics! Am I the only one who noticed this Imperial was starting to overheat?

  • @stano008
    @stano008 Před 11 lety +1

    Virgil Exner is one of my all time great American auto designers. What a dashboard, looks like something George Jetson would have driven.

  • @w140fan
    @w140fan Před 11 lety +1

    The Doc found an interesting car I love these 60's cars so much innovation!

  • @NikoBell12
    @NikoBell12 Před 11 lety

    It's wonderful you upload more frequently! :D Love the videos.

  • @omar10HD
    @omar10HD Před 11 lety

    I really like Street Cars .... you always bring awesome cars from them ,keep doing GREAT reviews . Thanks From Saudi Arabia

  • @SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999

    Awesome video!

  • @Zakoory
    @Zakoory Před 11 lety

    looks awesome

  • @Duececoupe
    @Duececoupe Před 11 lety +1

    Great video! Love those old Mopars!
    '63, '64 and '65 Imperials are some of favourites, plus the classic '57 '58 and '59....
    Not to mention the '57, '58, '59, '60 Chrysler 300's!
    Wouldn't mind to see a video on any of these cars, so get cracking! lol

  • @mrceleb2006
    @mrceleb2006 Před 4 lety +2

    1:57 - This had a gear-reduction starter, which was first used a year before this car was made! Classic sound indeed!
    2:58 - What the horn actually sounded like!

  • @daviddolson3540
    @daviddolson3540 Před 11 lety

    Cool I want this car !

  • @Arsk1
    @Arsk1 Před 11 lety

    Great sounds!

  • @05Forenza
    @05Forenza Před 11 lety +1

    Great review! Great car, I would love one of these =)

  • @MGAFFY
    @MGAFFY Před 11 lety +1

    Such a Beautiful car, and such a great review. I thought I should tell you that I have a 1965 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, 4 door, vynl top. It also has the 413 cubic inche V8, leather interior with powered bench seat in the front and automatic windows, along with A/C. Cool story about it though, my grandpa bought it off of one of the ceo's that got chaufered around daily in it, my grandpa sold it and 20 years later my dad tracked it down and bought it back. Now its in my garage. Cheers!

  • @xxTheUltimateSaabxx
    @xxTheUltimateSaabxx Před 11 lety

    Good Video. Have a great Memorial Day Kyle!!!

  • @Thunderchicken1997
    @Thunderchicken1997 Před 11 lety +1

    Very slick styling. Very different from the '62 with the "gun sight" tail lights. I like both.
    I would suggest, in the future, to seek a late 50's DeSoto; another division of Chrysler Corporation. These were really sexy rides, available with swivel bucket seats.

  • @Metroplexkickz
    @Metroplexkickz Před 11 lety

    Badass car so unique!

  • @ladyyuna2000
    @ladyyuna2000 Před 11 lety

    beautiful and unique car

  • @jabcoeel
    @jabcoeel Před 11 lety

    Hey, I'm a longtime viewer and a big fan! I'd really like to see a review for the Honda Ridgeline, any of the models, preferably the EX-L for all the extra features. I'll be looking forward to this in the future. :)

  • @chriscadillac8448
    @chriscadillac8448 Před 8 lety +9

    Beautiful car, but this one either has a valve tap or loose engine mounts - I hear a lot of knocking that shouldn't be there during acceleration. Correct that and you'd have a real winner with this one. :o)

  • @williamg2552
    @williamg2552 Před 7 lety +13

    The "Chrysler" name appears NOWHERE on this car. Nor was it VINed or marketed as a Chrysler. The IMPERIAL was a separate , distinct make from Chrysler.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 Před 7 lety

      But were the cars not built using Chrysler technology. I suppose he has to get the car in the video recognition.

    • @califdad4
      @califdad4 Před 5 lety

      @@bighands69 up though 1954, Imperial was a option model for Chrysler, that changed in 1955 and its came his own, model

    • @jeffputz4266
      @jeffputz4266 Před 3 lety

      His grandparents must have driven a Ford Lincoln...

  • @SaiKumar-wd4hj
    @SaiKumar-wd4hj Před 4 lety

    wow very amazing car 👌👌

  • @ToyotaCelicaDude1
    @ToyotaCelicaDude1 Před 11 lety

    I love this car.

  • @ProfessorFirebolt
    @ProfessorFirebolt Před 11 lety

    Really nice video :D hope you do more classics!!

  • @woapful
    @woapful Před 10 lety

    Awesome

  • @maloarfe
    @maloarfe Před 11 lety

    Good one Kyle.

  • @paintedbird
    @paintedbird Před 11 lety

    Cool car!

  • @jimmycocks
    @jimmycocks Před 11 lety +1

    another awesome Vid Kyle, the Diversity of cars reviewed and detailed explanations are for me the reason for your success... I am exactly the same way with my interest in cars. just about every week or so I'll find myself obsessed by a car, whether I see something of a particular genre/type/era and I decide to expand, or I happen to think about a specific one. Do you have contacts who reach out to u when they have a particular car, or do plan what you'd like to do? perhaps a mixture of both?

  • @Vettejocke
    @Vettejocke Před 11 lety

    Beautiful Car !

  • @Rare92Mustang
    @Rare92Mustang Před 8 lety +19

    Imperial was its own brand starting in 1955.

    • @matadorman78
      @matadorman78 Před 6 lety +2

      Ryan Richards he actually states this fact but still calls it a Chrysler Imperial...WTF

  • @thomastrotta7859
    @thomastrotta7859 Před 8 lety +6

    My dad owns a light blue 1962 Imperial!

  • @gabrielccaldeira
    @gabrielccaldeira Před 11 lety

    amazing car!

  • @califdad4
    @califdad4 Před 10 lety +4

    it actually got better looking when Elwood Engle did the 64, I think the 64 to 66 Imperial is one of the best looking Imperials they made. My friends dad turned in his 62 Olds 98 for a new 66 white Imperial , but replaced it with a 69 Imperial Lebaron.
    he liked nice cars

  • @vonte88
    @vonte88 Před 11 lety

    Beautiful car

  • @jamesbensch6
    @jamesbensch6 Před 8 lety +1

    this is one of my dream cars

    • @789costela
      @789costela Před 8 lety +1

      mine is all the volvo !! :3
      more the old ! 💖

  • @mb1284
    @mb1284 Před rokem

    That is a beautiful car I like the year 1963 that was a good year for cars from 1963 back in time cars were classic❤

  •  Před 11 lety +1

    Kyle, fantastic video. What a magnificent car! One thing I noticed, it appeared to be running quite hot according to the temp gauge. I remember my uncle having the same car except it was black. Very well made .

  • @TheAirman981
    @TheAirman981 Před 11 lety

    my present knowledge about cars....credit goes to kyle.....he focuses on minor features about a car too..

  • @dodgechallengerhellcat7076

    What a classic.

  • @Darksyne
    @Darksyne Před 11 lety

    Such a treat! =)

  • @stephen1991
    @stephen1991 Před 10 lety +1

    I had that same color '63 but in the 4 door crown model. Burgundy leather with auto pilot. I always thought the front of the car was ugly as sin, but the rest was nice. He didn't mention the huge storage compartments under the hinged front door arm rests.And speaking of doors, notice how thick those doors were, and the massive hinges to support the doors. Also notice how far back the radiator sits from the massive front bumper. This is why so many demolition derbys in the 70's and 80's banned the Imperial. You just couldn't ram an Imperial in the front and knock out the radiator, the most common method to disable a car. The Imperials had a distint advantage due to their stout construction. I have a 1966 Thunderbird currently, and while it's a large car, it seems svelte in comparison.
    As to the comment about oil dripping from the exhausts, that's just condensation, nothing to worry about. The knocking when the motor is revved could be.

  • @randomrazr
    @randomrazr Před 11 lety

    thats a nice classic!

  • @TheFirstGroover
    @TheFirstGroover Před 11 lety

    Intelligent and super-practical auto for 1963.

  • @markirving9
    @markirving9 Před 11 lety

    Very nice car

  • @eldo59
    @eldo59 Před 11 lety +1

    Chrysler always did something different.Awesome review Kyle! I don't know if you can do some short test drives back and forth on that driveway stretch.

  • @Salem77k
    @Salem77k Před 11 lety

    beautiful ....

  • @maxandsyd14
    @maxandsyd14 Před 11 lety

    my 2 favorite solo car video makers talking to each other is the is heaven? also id it possible you might do a Citroën or a car not sold in the us in the future?

  • @jr52919
    @jr52919 Před 11 lety

    Don't listen to people.Keep doing these classics!
    Show these kids the era of Real Cars.

  • @Salem77k
    @Salem77k Před 11 lety

    beautiful .......................

  • @desert1able76
    @desert1able76 Před 10 lety +4

    Dad almost bought a 63 but a 64 ended up in the driveway after test drive in each. The 64 was such a better looking and driving car than the 63.

    • @66skate
      @66skate Před 5 lety

      Hard to decide. Over the years, I've owned 5 63's and a 64 Crown Coupe.

  • @MustangGaming429
    @MustangGaming429 Před 7 lety

    THE DREAM!

  • @ryanflippin1243
    @ryanflippin1243 Před 11 lety

    Very pretty car

  • @klaudijavorih5809
    @klaudijavorih5809 Před 6 lety

    Love the name of this vehicle

  • @richardbetz5531
    @richardbetz5531 Před 8 lety +2

    A vehicle that seems way ahead of it's time.

  • @davidphenix901
    @davidphenix901 Před 5 lety

    Simply a Beautiful car looks like something Ward Cleaver would Drive

  • @bumblebeeiscamaro
    @bumblebeeiscamaro Před 11 lety

    PVP FTW SAAAN!!!!!!

  • @b00rk
    @b00rk Před 11 lety

    Yeees, stuff like this is what I subscribed for

  • @flipsk8p2
    @flipsk8p2 Před 11 lety +2

    If only chrysler still made "amazingly crafted" vehicles

  • @rockoz28ctd
    @rockoz28ctd Před 11 lety

    Nice video Kyle like normal.Thats just wild that that car weighs as much as my old chevy half ton 4x4 ext cab.

  • @giovanifm1984
    @giovanifm1984 Před 11 lety +1

    I really love how she sounds, V8s are amazing! sadly they are so rare down here in Brazil! =/

  • @discerningmind
    @discerningmind Před 7 lety

    As usual, nice job, SaabKyle. Great detail and description. I'm a little confused on one thing. At 11:55 you are showing the map light/switch above the radio. A matching switch just on the left of that (visible at 11:45) seems to be marked "ANT" for antenna, but the antenna control was near the steering wheel at 12:00. So what is the switch to the left of the map light switch?

  • @argosha95
    @argosha95 Před 11 lety +1

    Really love american classics from those old days.

  • @UltraDamaja
    @UltraDamaja Před 11 lety

    Agreed, just enjoy the cars.

  • @miriamantoniogarcias3559

    Crushy 😮

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 Před 11 lety +1

    I have always been a fan of the Imperials. They were a bit offbeat so they did not attract the buyers that went to Cadillac and Lincoln. A real shame because they were great. I really like the 1972 Imperial. Kyle, I would be thrilled if you ever got the chance to do a review of a 1966-68 Olds Toronado or a 1967-69 Cadillac Eldorado.
    Regardless, just keep up the great work! From one of your many fans!

  • @NikoBell12
    @NikoBell12 Před 11 lety

    Can't wait for the GT500KR :)

  • @Underappreciatedclassics

    This is a extremely rare car!!

  • @mwhite112393
    @mwhite112393 Před 11 lety

    Mr Exner was a genius and a visionary. It's sad that people of the time didn't embrace his iconic and revolutionary designs.

  • @johnciappara6608
    @johnciappara6608 Před 11 měsíci

    Love this car. So I bought one. Fuk yeah

  • @KyDubEj8
    @KyDubEj8 Před 11 lety

    Great video, Kyle! Sometime do you think you'll be able to do a video on a Mark IV Toyota Supra Turbo? The 1998 model is my favorite car and I would love to see one of your in depth tours about it. :)

  • @February54
    @February54 Před 11 lety

    Now you have to do 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. With upgraded "x-style", those cars are just as interesting!

  • @lincolnmagagnin9174
    @lincolnmagagnin9174 Před 5 lety +1

    2:57 nice horn

  • @rgrndu
    @rgrndu Před 11 lety

    Top Gear USA is a very entertaining show.

  • @phantomstratocaster
    @phantomstratocaster Před 5 lety

    this car was ahead of its time long before panasonic ever was

  • @RobertPlattBell
    @RobertPlattBell Před 8 lety +1

    I always wondered how you would clean and wax behind those headlights....
    I think on some Imperials, the door armrest had a storage compartment underneath it. You flipped up the padded part to access it.

  • @WannabeGearHead
    @WannabeGearHead Před 11 lety

    And I like that you are a Subaru fan haha :p