- Seller: Burke R (Contact)
- Location: Livermore, Colorado
- Mileage: 25,555 Shown
- Chassis #: YM43T4C20833
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 440 cui V8
- Transmission: Automatic
UPDATE – The seller fixed the tire, so they were able to drive the car! They’ve added a video of it going forward and reverse under its own power.
In the 1960s, there was no shortage of massive cars to choose from, but by the mid-1970s, options were dwindling. Between emissions regulations and the fuel crisis, most people weren’t looking for a big cruiser, but a few luxury land yachts were still being built for those who prized space over efficiency. This 1974 Imperial LeBaron was one of the holdouts and was as big as it was comfortable. It is offered at no reserve in Livermore, Colorado, and the seller reports a clean title.
Under the hood is a 440-cubic-inch V8 paired with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The seller says the engine starts and runs, but the Imperial has not been driven because two tires are flat. The transmission, brakes, and other systems’ performance on the road remains unknown, so the next owner should plan to replace the tires and have the mechanicals checked before hitting the open road.
The seller describes the car as original and rust-free. Its sides look straight in the photos, and much of the exterior trim appears to be present, though the body and underside deserve a closer look. Inside, the blue upholstery stands out. Talk about plush! The seats appear well preserved, while the cabin needs cleaning and the headliner shows some wear. A 1974 owner’s manual is pictured, and hopefully there’s other documentation still with it. The odometer displays 25,555 miles, but actual mileage has not been verified.
This Imperial could be a rewarding way to enjoy 1970s luxury once it is back on the road. At 231 inches long, this LeBaron is one of the longest production vehicles ever built; it’s even longer than a modern Suburban. With its massive footprint and overstuffed seats, it must be an incredibly smooth, stately vehicle to drive. So, if you’ve been hunting for a massive luxury cruiser, this one is definitely worth a closer look!
Bid On This Auction
Jeffm bid $1,215.00 2026-10-16 10:26:43
Cotton930 bid $1,100.00 2026-10-16 10:23:23
[email protected] bid $1,000.00 2026-10-16 08:38:52- Jeffm bid $825.00 2026-10-15 16:17:55
bklynguy bid $700.00 2026-10-13 08:03:36
Slb0151 bid $600.00 2026-10-10 15:03:57- [email protected] bid $500.00 2026-10-10 09:28:39
Boy do those seats look comfortable…GLWTA
😁👍 Like a cloud
The listing says it has two flat tires. Will they air up and hold air long enough to be loaded on a trailer?
I think my 1959 Desoto Firedomw is a little longer :)
Reminds me of a 1977 new Yorker I got from my father in law. He bought it new and gave it to me 4 years later. Same body and drive train. Ran as smooth as ice. 14mpg. Check for rust at the bottom of the rear fenders. Road dirt kicking up was death on that part of the car
Thanks. I’ll check for that.
Sorry, but I would never bid on this imperial. It’s a tired old imperial. The only reason it shows as well as it does is because it was made out of decent materials and halfway well built. The engine bay needs cleaned up at the very least it’s filthy. There’s oil and grime everywhere. That scare me about it. Two flat tires so you can’t tell how it runs? Maybe they should air the tires up and get the thing going. This is a very very poor story. The poor old carnage restored. Whoever buys it, we’ll have to trailer at home and restore it. I’m not saying to let it go to rust but it’s not worth much.
Thank you for you thoughts. It is called barn find for a reason. Have a nice day.
I’m more interested in the Imperial pictured behind this one.
Agree with Dave. Can’t you at least air up or replace the tires and clean up the engine with a trip to the local self serve car wash? Next to no underside pics and “a/c not working “, I think dirty engines make 3 of the top gripes on BF.
Everybody has an opinion…😂🫱
I’m sorry if this is your take.
This vehicle is 30 miles away from the nearest service station on a rural ranch. The tires are actually flat, not just out of air. This vehicle is being sold as is for someone who wants an easy restoration project car. Obviously that is not you, but a majority of pickers prefer a barn find untouched. Especially if it is all original.
Imperial were nice but I’d still prefer an Electra or Ninety-Eight.
The last year for the Imperial. The next year it was rebadged as the New Yorker.
https://youtu.be/btVewnkzULE?is=n7quTmAQwQHXbdii
Good to know. Thanks.
😁 Great commercial!
Shame it doesn’t have a buy it now price then I could maybe skip the auction if it was reasonable! Been wanting to go to Colorado and drive something back home!
Man This thing is sweet ! Looks like a 1974 time capsule . I could go to sleep driving this down the road in them seats .
I’m wondering just how much it would cost to have a car shipped from there approximately 1290 miles ???
I wish I could tell you. I can’t offer any more knowledge on that then google could tell you.
$1575 for an Imperial that year, the price is more than a Suburban because of it’s size & weight.
I always loved these divided waterfall grilles. And this is ONE 1970s car that is large without looking like a BLOATmobile: perfect proportions! I’d love to be able to own it and bring it back to the road in the dignity it deserves! By the way, I would prefer my “barn finds” to be untouched from how they were discovered, and not cheaply “dandied-up” to look better than they are, with all sorts of things “up-dated” in ways I would not choose. Too bad that it is located so far away! Kudos to the seller for letting it be “as-is”.
I wonder what it would cost to have it transported to the Detroit area? Anybody have an idea who would do that reasonably?
I wish I knew. Your google would be as good as mine on this matter.
Now that you got it running and moving, it seems to have a lot of clatter in the motor and looked like it had a bit of a hard time going backwards. I’m guessing the clatter would work it’s way out with an oil change and the right additive. How many miles are actually on it? Looks like someone took pretty good care of it
I’m sure you’re correct that it needs an oil change. I’m told it was last moved over 15 years ago, so we didn’t want to risk driving it too far in case the fuel line needs to be flushed as well. I didn’t notice a clatter when it was running, but I do not know what it is supposed to sound like so you might be right. It did not have a hard time reversing, that was just my brother driving it for the first time – so he was a bit cautious on feeling out how much gas to give it.
The milage is 25,555. We have not had an odometer certification, but it would be unlikely to be inaccurate. This was 1 of 7 Imperials from my grandfather’s collection spanning 1956-1974, all of which were purchased new at the time. He did indeed take good care of the vehicles. Unfortunately, after he passed they were basically abandoned in a rural garage for over 25 years with no attention.
Do you happen to have any of the documentation from when he purchased the car new?
Will any of the other Imperials be up for auction?
An ultimate road trip! Bring Mama home.
$1575.00 is the shipping cost to deliver it to Detroit, remember “LARGE SEDAN” is not an actual quote since this car is twice the weight and is 60% more once they discover it’s a 74 Imperial and is bigger than a Suburban!
Absolutely loved my 74 (bought new in 1973.) The biggest issue are the brakes, this was the first of the final two years the car was made with 4-wheel disc brakes. Best of luck for anyone who finds the rear discs, the proper master cylinder and proportioning valve. That’s what puts most of them out to pasture, the only hope is to convert the car back to disc drum and then it’s no longer an Imperial. I miss my 74! Beautiful car though!!!