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1953 Chrysler Custom Imperial 8 Series C58
Town Limousine
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,797.00
No. Produced 243
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,525lbs
Wheelbase 133.5 inches
Length 219 inches
Width 76.75 inches
Height 63 inches
Front Tread 57 3/16 inches
Rear Tread 60 3/8 inches
Type 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 331 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 180@4000
Rated Horsepower 46.51
Torque 312@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting C53-8-1001
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 Fluid-Matic 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 3.54 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.2 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 13.5 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 7765001 to C587773869
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

Chrysler Corp Confidential Bulletin (1953)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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 December 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Columbia Blue Metallic
Arctic Blue
Erie Blue Metallic
Foliage Green Metallic
Everglades Green Metallic
Cocoa Brown Metallic
Pearl Gray
Pimento Red
Caravan Beige
Casino Cream
Vermont Green
Submarine Gray
Niagra Blue Metallic
Hollywood Maroon Metallic
Cinnamon Metallic
Potomac Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Fluid-Torque automatic transmissionOpt
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