Chrysler - Windsor Club Coupe - 1953

1953 Chrysler Windsor Coupe equipped with original Spitfire L6 engine, Fluidmatic Drive transmission and power steering.
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Rare model in this configuration, especially since this Windsor is Matching Numbers, including the color.
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This Windsor was built at the Detroit factory in 1953, it spent most of its life in the USA driving regularly as owners changed.
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In 2016, it was sold to a buyer located in the United Kingdom, who imported and registered it.
In 2019, it traveled to Italy where new upholstery and door decorations were installed before arriving in Germany where it enhanced a collection of old vehicles.
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This vehicle has been in Europe since before 2020 so no tax (Brexit) is due following registration in Europe.
This Windsor runs regularly, it is started 3 times a year, kept in working order and drives around the building on a private road.
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Bodywork - Chassis:
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The Windsor was repainted over 10 years ago, while maintaining the original colors: Arctic Blue and White.
The varnish remains shiny, although traces of wear remain visible.
There is a scratch on the roof and the paint is torn in the right rear fender (black photos) .
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The underside is in good condition, the chassis is covered with a greasy protective layer which properly protects the chassis.
Surface corrosion may be visible in a few places.
The decorative chrome is in good condition and shiny.
The bumpers are very imposing, in good condition, but show some wear to their shine.
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Mechanical :
This Windsor starts easily, it reacts immediately when shifting into forward or reverse gear.
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Equipped with the new Fluid Matic gearbox of the era, the gears then shift automatically by simply pressing the clutch pedal.
The brakes were redone in 2020.
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Equipped with the 6-cylinder Spitfire engine, the power is sufficient to take this car to more than 130 km/h.
The engine is marked C53 indicating that it is the 1953 engine.
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This Windsor is powered by a 6V electrical system and does not require conversion, it starts and drives without problem.
Original Power Steering was available as an expensive option and fitted to this Windsor.
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Interior:
The headliner, the door coverings, the upholstery, everything is in very good condition.
The fuel gauge has been changed.
The lights, headlights, indicators, ventilation work.
The 4 windows open using a crank.
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Miscellaneous :
The documents provided are an English V5 registration document, a Chrysler certificate specific to this vehicle, various US documents dating from 2015 to 2017, as well as a copy of the sales brochure.
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It is advisable to view the vehicle before making an offer to avoid disappointment. For an appointment, please contact Catawiki.
The vehicle can be viewed in Kehl, Germany.
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