• Year of manufacture 
    1953
  • Mileage 
    94 587 km / 58 774 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    40486763
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Italy
  • Gearbox 
    Manual

Description

This classic car is for sale on Catawiki. To have more information or to place a bid click on the "BID NOW" button. .This Chrysler is a true American 1950s icon.

Imported in 2016 and registered in March 2017 in Europe.

It is an original ‘Club Coupè’ model in the rare Arctic Blue (Number 5) colour. Also, the original ‘Spitfire’ 4,334 cc engine has the C53 code, which stands for Chrysler (C) year 1953 (53). This car is with matching numbers and colours!

It has never been modified and has all original parts.

Option of the power steering, it works well and allows an agile and smooth driving!

Since its arrival, many works have been carried out: a completely new interior (front and rear seats, door panels and interior), a new engine electrical system and new brake pipes.
A new Optima 6V battery has just been installed.

Approved for 6 people (driver + 5 passengers).

It’s a solid car (please see photos on the car lift), the sheet metal is original, the paint is still in good condition but there are some signs of ageing, it has a nice patina. A thickness gauge test was performed and no signs of serious accidents or old repairs were found (as shown in photos).

A compression test was carried out on the engine and gave good results, all in order.

A video of the running engine and of the complete car is available, please ask Catawiki.

With European documents, which allows you to register the car more easily; there are no import fees to pay (please see photos).

Excellent opportunity also for restaurants, pubs or USA car enthusiasts, street food, rockabilly, etc.

It is very difficult today to find a Coupé in such original and fair, fully working condition.

Bidders are welcome to view and test the vehicle. It is located in Quarrata 51039, PT, Italy. Please send a message to Catawiki for an appointment.

We will take care of the transfer of ownership remotely or of the export documents; affordable shipping throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of the world.

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