'50 LWB Chrysler $3,500

[Hudsy Wudsy]

Here's a link to a LWB ' 50 Chrysler that someone near Springfield, MO is offering on Craigslist. The owner calls it a limo, I'll think Chrysler called it something else - I just don't recall.

1951 chrysler limo

[Guest BJM]

The 6 cylinder cars were available as Chryslers and DeSotos for many years . I don't know the exact end date. This is obviously a 1951, judging from the grille and based off the Windsor's 250 6cyl. I too am not sure what they called them. Suburbans? But definitely NOT the Imperial class Limousines.

Of course, any seller is going to see jump seats and call it a Limo. As to the $3500 asking price, there is NO way he is selling it for that price. If it were a running, driving car maybe. But I see a damaged rear fender, and few photos, so I think he / she has buyer remorse or got the car cheap and wants a profit. Just my opinion, glad it's out there for consideration but way too much money.

[keiser31]

Looks to be a Saratoga by the taillights, but it looks like it says, "Windsor" on the deck lid.

[Hudsy Wudsy]

"Suburban", that's what I was trying to recall. I see that the listing now says it's a '51. That might have been my typo. High asking prices don't always turn me off. Often times the sale of the car is in the hands of someone who simply is guessing. If you use tact you can often get to a reasonable price eventually. The Chrysler, itself, isn't for everybody, but I think it would be a lot of fun for a guy who has a number of kids.

Edited March 6, 2013 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history)

[Guest Bob Call]

It's a 51 Windsor long wheelbase, 8 passenger sedan, of which 720 were built. The Deluxe trim was called a limousine and only 152 of those were built. Wheelbase on these 8 passenger models is 139.5 inches. Original list price was $3,416 for the sedan and $3,537 for the limo. His asking price is too high for a non-running car. I just bought a running 52 Imperial with 34,400 miles for $3,000.

Edited March 7, 2013 by Bob Call (see edit history)

[Guest BJM]

I have often wanted a strictly Limousine / LWB 8 passenger collection but there just isn't enough time and money. I am looking to purchase a 1956 Cadillac Series 75 divider window car this summer, out of a 30 year storage. I know where there are other Limousines, mostly Cadillacs in project car yards. A seller on the Imperial OnLine Club had a 1941 LWB Chrysler and another one out of California had I think a 53 or 54 Imperial class Limousine for $3500 obo.

One could do worse. These were special cars that evoke a special nostalgic period in our lives. In fact, don't most of look at the stupid stretch Limo Hummers and other monstrosities out there on the roads today? Imagine circa 1951 or 1952, seeing even this Windsor LWB pull out of a distinguished hotel.

Packard, Chrysler - they made these LWB non Limousine class cars from about 1947 to 1953. (Packard through the 23rd series (1950)) I don't care for the 1951 grille restyle. I own a 49 Chrysler and my preference is the classic eggcrate grille work of a 1950. If this one was a 1950, I would look into it. But it's a $1500 car tops, not $3500. Gotta start somewhere I guess, but I am thinking they will own it a long time at that price.

[Hudsy Wudsy]

You know, Bryan, I have to say that there was a time when practically any LWB car, divider glass, or not, struck me as an impressive sight. Sadly, that hasn't been the case for a long time. The sight of one now brings to mind images of drunken stag parties, proms kids and such.

[StillOutThere]

You know, Bryan, I have to say that there was a time when practically any LWB car, divider glass, or not, struck me as an impressive sight. Sadly, that hasn't been the case for a long time. The sight of one now brings to mind images of drunken stag parties, proms kids and such.

Can't let the TURKEYS get us DOWN !!!

[Guest BJM]

LWB cars look kind of run down when in this condition. But restored ones often appear more elegant and visual then normal old cars. It's never going to be a good investment to tackle a non Limousine LWB car.

The post war LWB and Limos will never be worth more then - I'll take a stab here - $35,000. Most much less. But costs are the same for an equivalent convertible. These are cars you buy for the interest in the hobby. Therefore sellers, many who could care less about my comments, need to sell these cars for scrap pice plus added value.

What's added value? A component or section that has already been restored, say a rebuilt engine, then that's added value. The problem is these cars cause instant reflection on their purchase. They sit for a year then the wife says get rid of it. The seller doubles or triples his asking price. In some cases, the anomosity between spouses causes these cars to quietly be redirected to a salvage yard for 1/2 scrap price, a few parts are pulled and sold, and the rest is crushed.

That's the reality of the current marketplace where there is a disconnect between true lovers of these old cars and the sellers who are often misinformed about the old car PROJECT market place.

#2 is if sold the new owners sometimes feel compelled to restore to a "better then new" condition. Geesh, just improve it and quite trying to compete with Barret Jackson over restored muscle cars.

The speculative markets created in the late 1980's that drove prices sky high are still haunting the hobby side of old cars. They caste a long shadow over garage level hobbyists that say 'well I need to rechrome those bumpers' when some elbow grease would get you 80% home. They get a bill for $1000 and decide to buy a boat instead.