Poll: Which Imperial? (3/19/2026)

Posted by: @sizedoesmatter

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'55 or '56 Imperial?

Be sure to make your selection.

Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.

If selection is greater than 2 rank them.

 

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IMO these Imperials make Cadillac and Lincoln designs inferior.

 

1956.

To my eye, as with the Chryslers of the same years, the '55 is a more "cohesive" design.

The '55 looks like it had one stylist, while the '56 looks like it had two - one for the front and one for the rear.

Posted by: @moe-parr

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To my eye, as with the Chryslers of the same years, the '55 is a more "cohesive" design.

The '55 looks like it had one stylist, while the '56 looks like it had two - one for the front and one for the rear.

All of the Imperials issued when it became its own brand are wonderful. I wanted to pick the '55 because it was the 1st, but the '56 is so DDG - I had to go with it.

Tough call, slight edge to the '55 for it appears more compact to me. As for the tacked-on taillights, this standout feature is part of the charm of the '55 -'56 generation Imperial. 

Gents, thanks for your replies.

1956