Man buys super rare special edition Chrysler Imperial in Kansas only to realize the seller sold him a dream and the reality didn’t match up
- A Kansas man bought a rare Chrysler Imperial at an auction
- It was a rare 1982 Frank Sinatra edition Chrysler Imperial
- But he would come to realize the car was a total nightmare
Published on Jan 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jan 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This Kansas man bought a super rare Frank Sinatra edition Chrysler Imperial only to discover it was a total dud.
It was released in 1982 and was the most expensive Chrysler ever made at $23,000.
Adjusted for inflation that’s about $80,000.
It even got a celebrity endorsement from Frank Sinatra but it didn’t turn out so great.
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Super rare Frank Sinatra edition Chrysler Imperial
Tyler Hoover who runs the Hoovies Garage YouTube channel, recently bought the Frank Sinatra edition Chrysler Imperial after years of searching.
He bought it at a collector car auction in Kansas City for $6,500, but it soon turned into a nightmare.
According to the seller, the car “runs and drives great,” but that was a total lie.
This isn’t the first time Hoover has bought a car with a sketchy background.
The YouTuber even admits to owning the ‘world’s dumbest’ $2.2 million car collection.
As he would come to learn, the Frank Sinatra edition Chrysler Imperial faced a myriad of issues, including malfunctioning gauges, spooky radio, and a troublesome uphill bucking problem.
Filled with issues
“The tech inside this Imperial was cutting edge for its day 40 years ago but we’ve come a long long way since then,” Hoover said.
Despite the car’s prestigious history and celebrity endorsement, the vehicle quickly turned into a nightmare.
The vehicle’s flaws became glaringly apparent as he drove it back to his home.
Thankfully, Hoover is not one to shy away from costly repairs seeing as he also spent a lot of money restoring his third-gen Dodge Viper.
Once they inspected the Frank Sinatra edition Chrysler Imperial a lot of unexpected issues also came to light.
They discovered electrical issues and signs of poor repairs by previous owners.
There were also issues with the car’s exhaust system and mechanical components, including leaks and rust.
Even the carburetor and the fuel system were compromised.
The car has had multiple parts replaced but still suffers from ongoing issues, which shows the complexity of fixing such a rare and old car.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
