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HISTORIC NOTES & NUMBERING INFORMATION:
The Imperial was introduced on September 26, 1963. The majority, 64.3%, had air conditioning and 91.9% had tinted glass.
The styling changes for '63 included a new stacked horizontal bar grille, divided in the center by a rectangular section containing a stylized eagle emblem. The vertical taillights were now placed in the tailfins. Circular backup lights were integrated into the rear bumpers. The roof design was less slated than '62 models.
Vehicle identification numbers were as follows: the first symbol designated make (Imperial is 9). The second number designated series. The third number designated year. The fourth the manufacturing plant (3 - Detroit). The fifth to tenth symbols designated production numbers starting at 100,001.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
ENGINE -
V-8 413 Cast iron block
Displacement : 413.2 cubic inches
Bore & Stroke : 4.18 x 3.75 inches.
Compression Ratio : 10.10:1
Brake Horsepower : 340 at 4600 rpm
Overhead valves
Carburetor - Carter four-barrel Model AFB-3256S
CHASSIS -
Wheelbase:
Custom, Crown and LeBaron : 129"
Crown Imperial : 149.5 inches
Tires : 8.20 x 15
TRANSMISSION -
Torqueflite automatic transmission
POWER STEERING
POWER BRAKES
POWER WINDOWS
CROWN IMPERIAL LIMOUSINE
CARPETING
AIR CONDITIONING
THREE HEATERS
AUTO PILOT
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT DIMMER
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
Air Conditioning ($590.20)
Auto-Pilot ($98.80)
Automatic beam changer ($46.00)
Defogger, rear window ($21.45)
Door Guards:
for two-doors ($4.40)
for four-doors ($6.50)
Electric Door Locks:
for two-doors ($47.40)
for four-doors ($72.10)
FliteSweep deck lid ($55.45)
Heater ($136.30)
License plate frame in rear (Custom $6.05)
License plate and door protectors (Custom)
in two-doors ($10.45)
in four-doors ($12.55)
Mirror- outside right hand manual ($6.85)
Stone Shield an & Sill Moldings ($39.60)
Six Way Power Seat: in Custom ($124.80)
Power Vent Windows ($76.60)
Remote control power trunk lock ($53.15)
Electric Touch-Tuner Radio with rear speakers and Power Antenna ($168.80)
Electric Touch-Tuner Radio with Power Antenna in convertibles ($153.30)
Seat belts, two front ($18.75)
Sure-Grip Differential ($57.45)
Tinted Glass ($53.75)
Trim, leather
in Crown ($104.30)
in LeBaron ($69.70)
Whitewall Rayon Tires ($55.10)
ACCESSORY GROUP PACKAGE for Custom 2-door hardtops ($488.05) and 4-door hardtops ($490.15). In the Crown 2-door hardtops ($363.25). In Crown 4-door hardtops and LeBarons ($365.35)
Heater
Radio with rear speaker and power antenna
Power seat
Sill moldings & door edge protectors
Tinted glass
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Information on this page was obtained from The Standard Catalog of Chrysler 1924-1990 by John Lee and Chrysler Chronicles by James Flammang.
