1956 Imperial Crown Limousine
As Chrysler’s final factory-built limousine produced in Detroit, the 1956 Imperial Crown Limousine marked the end of an important chapter in American luxury automotive history before production shifted overseas to Italian coachbuilder Ghia in 1957.
Only 226 of these eight-passenger limousines were manufactured, making them extraordinarily rare among luxury vehicles.
The forward-looking styling included the distinctive egg-crate grille and gun-sight taillights that defined the Imperial brand. Color choices were limited to dark green, dark blue, maroon, or black, with wire wheels as the only available option.
Power came from Chrysler’s 354-cubic-inch Hemi V8 engine producing 280 horsepower, paired with the innovative PowerFlite pushbutton automatic transmission.
Built on a 150-inch wheelbase (17 inches longer than standard Imperials), these limousines featured seating for eight with three in front, three in rear, and two on fold-down jump seats.
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