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1950 Chrysler Crown Imperial Series C50
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $4,970.00
No. Produced 209
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers 8
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 145.5 inches
Length 230.25 inches
Width 65.625 inches
Height
Front Tread 57.5 inches
Rear Tread 66 inches
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 323.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 7/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 135@3200
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque 270@1600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting C50-1001
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Prestomatic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
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 3.58 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal Expanding
Size 7 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 15 x 6.5
Tire Type 6 ply
Tire Size 8.9 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 21 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 7813501 to 7813916
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

Chrysler Corp Confidential Bulletin (1950)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 November 1949Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automotive Industries March 15 1950Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Gulf Green
Scotch Green
Fog Green
Pagoda Cream
Racine Blue
Tampa Beige
Shell Gray
Quacker Gray
Tobacco Brown
Stone Gray
Haze Blue
Victoria Red
GunMetallical Gray
Newport Blue
Crown Maroon
Juniper Green
Indian Brown
Standard/Optional Equipment
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