Leif in Calif Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 An Imperial Coupe would be very nice...just depends how much is needed! (no interior pics!) https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/hickman-1938-chrysler/7719773198.html For Sale. 1938 Chrysler Imperial C19 2 door. Yellow. All original body/paint and interior. Straight 8 motor 298 displacement. 3 speed tranny w/ overdrive. Does not run. $10,000 obo. (209) 620-1884 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Nice car, not running could be simple or lots of $$$. Looks like someone’s collection is getting liquidated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamInNH Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I like it. Why’s this stuff always at the other end of the planet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Looks like a pretty nice coupe. Why the seller doesn't say the reason why it doesn't run in the ad is ridiculous. More pictures would be nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Running or not, that's much too cheap. My BS detector is beeping very faintly. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 14 minutes ago, deac said: Looks like a pretty nice coupe. Why the seller doesn't say the reason why it doesn't run in the ad is ridiculous. More pictures would be nice! Trust me, this is common. I look at facebook marketplace sometimes 4-5 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Why would an "Imperial" be a 298 cid 8? Seems to me it should be 323 or so? I am not expert on this era. I'd want to know a lot more, like what C19 means in the Mopar nomenclature of series. I had a C9 Airflow for 1936. I believe 1937 Airflows were C10's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kar3516 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 33 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: Running or not, that's much too cheap. My BS detector is beeping very faintly. Agreed. If it’s legit it’s the elusive seller who didn’t do much research or an heir wanting quick cash from the estate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 33 minutes ago, B Jake Moran said: Why would an "Imperial" be a 298 cid 8? Seems to me it should be 323 or so? I am not expert on this era. I'd want to know a lot more, like what C19 means in the Mopar nomenclature of series. I had a C9 Airflow for 1936. I believe 1937 Airflows were C10's. Since I had my 1946 MoToR Manual out anyway for a LaSalle question, I see that the 1938 Imperial Eight, C19, 128" wb, had a displacement of 298.6 cid, b&s 3.25 x 4.5, 110 bhp, but the 1938 New York Special Eight, C19* (asterisk not explained), also on 128" wb, had a displacement of 323.5 cid, b&s 3.25 x 4.875 for 130 bhp. The Custom Imperial Eight C20 on the 144" wb also used the 323.5 cid engine. 1938 seems to be the last usage of the 298.6 cid Eight. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Asking price is not much more than I sold mine for. There are days I think I should have kept the car. Good looking coupe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I emailed the seller & told him I live nearby. I'd like to come & look it over. Haven't heard back. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 7 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: Running or not, that's much too cheap. My BS detector is beeping very faintly. This was my immediate reaction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 There used to be a dealer in that area named Tom Watling. I wonder if it's his inventory being liquidated. Agree, running or not, it's a suspiciously low asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I called the seller of this car on Friday morning the call went to voicemail. Left a message and haven't got a call back yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukejunkie1015 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 39 minutes ago, suchan said: There used to be a dealer in that area named Tom Watling. I wonder if it's his inventory being liquidated. Agree, running or not, it's a suspiciously low asking price. Mr. Watling of Turlock CA, passed away on June 30, 2023. The restoration and enjoyment of old cars was a major interest. He belonged to both the Franklin Automobile Club and the Packards International Motor Car Club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 19 hours ago, George Smolinski said: I emailed the seller & told him I live nearby. I'd like to come & look it over. Haven't heard back. You won't hear back. Scammers are looking for a e-transfer deposit on car they downloaded some pictures of. Not a car they possess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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