Elijah's IMPERIAL Bookshelf

General Automobile History

(including Imperial)

Essential for correct repair and maintenance

Show every single part on your car...

Imperial Limited Edition 1955-1970

GREAT collection of original magazine articles about Imperials. If you want to see reviews of how these cars were received when they were new, then this is an excellent source.

Chrysler & Imperial 1946-1975: The Classic Postwar Years

This is an excellent reference work with lots of pictures and good information about Imperials -- a standard work for any Imperial enthusiast.

The Birth of Chrysler Corporation and Its Engineering Legacy

Chrysler: Chrysler, Dodge, DeSoto, Plymouth, Imperial

Complete History Of The Chrysler Corp

Chrysler Heritage: A Photographic History

Chrysler Corporation 1924-1985: The Complete History

Chrysler Corporation : return from the edge of bankruptcy, periodical articles

Chrysler Chronicle (1995)

Chrysler Chronicle Illustrated History (1998)

Chrysler: The Life and Times of an Automotive Genius

Chrysler, Ford, Durant and Sloan: Founding Giants of the American Automotive Industry

Life of an American Workman

Walter P. Chrysler's Autobiography

Walter Chrysler: Boy Machinist

Standard Catalog of Chrysler, 1914-2000   (2nd ed)

Illustrated Chrysler Buyer's Guide

Illustrated Mopar Buyer's Guide: Evolution from Classics to Muscle Cars 1941-74 Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial and Desoto

Forward: The American Heritage of Daimler Chrysler

Chrysler Ads of the 50's and 60's

Standard Catalog of Chrysler, 1924-1990

The Hemmings Book of Chryslers

Riding the Roller Coaster: A History of the Chrysler Corporation

Behind The Wheel At Chrysler: The Iacocca Legacy

Going for Broke: The Chrysler Story (1981)

Going for Broke: Lee Iacocca's Battle to Save Chrysler (1984 reprint)

Management and Managed: Fifty Years of Crisis at Chrysler

New Deals: The Chrysler Revival and the American System

Chrysler 300: America's Original Musclecar

Classic Motorbooks: Chrysler 300 1955-1961, Photofacts

Chrysler 300, 1955-1961

Chrysler 300 and De Soto Adventurer: a source book

Chrysler 300 1955-1970

Chrysler 300, 1955-1970 Gold Portfolio

The Chrysler 300 Anthology

The Chrysler Building

 

Mighty Mopars 1960-1974

This was one of the first "car" books I got as a kid.  It doesn't have a lot about Imperials, but does give a good overview of Chrysler engineering of the time.

Dodge, Plymouth & Chrysler Police Cars 1956-1978

Hemi (Muscle Car Color History)

Chrysler Muscle Car Parts Interchange Manual 1968-1974

Since many Imperial parts will exchange with the "muscle" cars, this is a useful item.

Chrysler Muscle Cars

Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth Muscle

50 Years of Chrysler's Hottest Cars

Complete Book of Collectible Cars, 1930-1990

Complete Book of Collectible Cars: 70 Years of Blue-chip Auto Investments

Encyclopedia Of Americans Cars 1930-80

100 Years of the American Auto: Millennium Edition

Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 (3rd Ed)

Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975 (4th Ed)

Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1976-1999 (3rd Ed)

2004 Standard Guide to Cars & Prices

Monstrous American Car Spotter's Guide 1920-1980

An EXCELLENT reference source, but difficult to find now.  The next several volumes are excerpted from this original, and are much more easily obtainable.

American Car Spotter's Guide: 1920-1939

American Car Spotter's Guide: 1940-1965

Ultimate Car Spotter's Guide 1946-1969

American Car Spotter's Guide 1966-1980

American Car Spotter's Guide, 1981-1990

Retro Ride: Advertising Art of the American Automobile

Includes ad from the 1920s to the 1960s. GREAT retrospective view that puts Imperial in context with other cars of the era.

Roadside America: The Automobile and the American Dream

 This title features a '61 Imperial Crown convertible on the front cover!

Cars of the Fabulous '50s

Cars of the Sizzling '60s

Cars of the Sensational '70s, A Decade of Changing Tastes and New Directions

Super '70s: Cars of the Disco Decade

Nice series of books with pictures of almost all cars of the era.  The first volume features a '57 Imperial on the cover!

Catalog of American Car Id Numbers 1950-59

Catalog of American car ID numbers, 1960-69

Catalog of American Car I.D. Numbers 1970-79

Classic American Limousines: 1955 Through 2000 Photo Archive

Glenn's Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Tune-Up and Repair Guide

Published in January 1971

Dodge Plymouth Chrysler (Rwd): 1971 Thru 1989

Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth: 1972-1987, Rear Wheel Drive, Repair and Tune-Up Guide

Chrysler: Car Care Guide (1981)

Chilton's Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Repair Manual, 1981-88

Motor Auto Repair Manual: Eagle, Chrysler, Dodge, Imperial, Plymouth, Amc, 1983-1989

Chrysler Full-Size Front Wheel Drive Automotive Repair Manual, 1988-93

Chilton's Chrysler Front Wheel Drive Cars 6-Cyl 1988-95 Repair Manual

How to Rebuild Big-Block Mopar Engines: Covers All Years and Models of B/RB Series Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth Engines

An excellent step-by-step manual.  If you never thought you could rebuild your own engine, this book proves you CAN!

Big-Block Mopar Performance: High Performance and Racing Modifications for B and RB Series Engines

Chrysler 361, 383, 400, 413, 426, 440 (Musclecar and Hi-Po Engine Series)

The Haynes Chrysler Engine Overhaul Manual: Includes 273, 318, 340, 360, 361, 383, 400, 413, 426, and 440

How to Hot Rod Small Block Mopar Engines: Covers All Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth LA Series Engines-1964 to Present-273-318-340-360

How to Rebuild Small-Block Mopar Engines: 273, 1967 & Later 318, 340, 360 V8 Used in Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth Cars and Trucks

How to Build High Performance Chrysler Engines: For Street, Strip, and Off-Road Applications

How to Build Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Hot Rods

Step-By-Step Guide to Engine Maintenance/Repair: The Chrysler Family

Chrysler Engine Swapping Tips & Techniques

Chrysler Performance Upgrades

Torqueflite A-727 Transmission Handbook: How to Rebuild or Modify Chrysler's A-727 Torqueflite for All Applications

Cooling Your Mopar, Solving Overheating Problems in Chrysler V-8s

If your Imperial runs hot, this is just the book for you!

Carter Carburetors

Many years of Imperials came with Carter carburetors such as the AFB, AVS, and Thermoquad.  This volume is an excellent resource for adjusting or rebuilding these carburetors.

ALLDATA Personal Edition Automotive Repair Information CD Disc; 1982-1987 Ford, Chrysler, Jeep, AMC; Disc Set A

Chrysler Motors FBC/EFI driveability : diagnosis, procedures & adjustments : 1981-88 cars, 1983-88 light trucks & vans

Chilton's Guide to Fuel Injection and Electronic Engine Controls 1990-92 Chrysler

A Chrysler Chronicle : One Man's Story of Restoring a Classic 1948 New Yorker