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1958 Imperial (Chrysler) Imperial Crown Series LY1-M
Southampton
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,928.00
No. Produced 1,939
Body Maker Imperial
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,730lbs
Wheelbase 129 inches
Length 225.8 inches
Width 81.2 inches
Height 58.7 inches
Front Tread 61.8 inches
Rear Tread 62.4 inches
Type V8 Hemi
Displacement 392.7 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 29/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 345@4600
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 450@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting 58C-1001
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.93 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular tubular or fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 21 Pints
Cooling System 24 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. LY1-1001 to LY1-17325
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on left front door hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1958 Chrysler Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1958Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1958Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Ermine
Champagne Gold
Shell Pink
Stardust Blue
Midnight Blue
Matador Red
Air Force Blue Metallic
Bamboo Yellow
Spring Green
Mandarine Jade Metallic
Aztec Turquoise
Ballet Blue
Winchester Gray Metallic
Cypress Green Metallic
Spruce Metallic
Satin Gray
Mesa Tan
Sandalwood Metallic
Garnet Maroon Metallic
Bimini Blue
Frosty Tan Metallic
Tahitian Coral
Standard/Optional Equipment
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