Letourneau. In 1955, Chrysler spun off the Imperial as its own separate marque in an attempt to compete directly with the Cadillac and Lincoln luxury marques offered by General Motors and Ford. This volume is a fascinating collection of factory, studio, and on-the-road photographs of Chrysler's prestigious Imperial during its most popular period. From the sleek designs of 1955 and 1956, to the fins of 1957 to 1963, this book highlights the Imperial when it truly was imperial. 143 pages, 132 B&W photographs, 11"x 8½", softcover.