This 1966 Imperial LeBaron Hardtop Sedan was Chrysler Corporation’s “most luxurious automobile” according to its sales brochure, which also called it “a quiet place to go after work,” and “your own private island.” Yes, with a list price of $6,540, a full $396 more than the Crown Convertible, the LeBaron was about as good as it got for the executive-type Mopar fanatic, a haven from the realities of the high-pressure job that allowed them to afford such niceties. This example on craigslist in Livermore, California, was brought to us by Barn Finds reader Barney. With an asking price of $12,900, the Imperial hasn’t quite kept up with inflation, but it will make a solid driver for any Mopar fanatic of today, regardless of whether they have a high pressure job or not.

The 413 of prior Imperials was banished to truck and RV duty after 1965, as the Imperial was promoted to the new 350-horsepower 440, whose 480 lb.-ft. of torque helped get the 5,065-pound Imperial moving with aplomb (yet in a dignified way). It was backed by the time-proven 727 TorqueFlite automatic, and with only 92,800 miles on it, this Imperial should whisk its lucky buyer around in luxury for years to come. The seller mentions that the air conditioning “needs [a] charge,” so you know that repairs will be required in that department.

The seller refers to the Imperial as a twenty, nay ten-footer, so it’s not a show winner. It has been repainted at least once in its life, and it appears that the lower color is Persian White, and the roof may be painted Ruby Metallic. The interior looks original, and while the leather upholstery may be past restoring to like-new condition, it doesn’t appear to suffer from many deep tears. It’s implied that all the electric gadgets, including the electric vent windows, are operational.

The dash pad has seen better days, but the “claro walnut paneling” on the dashboard (which averaged 100 years of age, according to the catalog) appears to be holding up nicely.

The seller of this LeBaron points out that 1966 was the last year for the Imperial as a standalone platform, and it’s true that in the years to come they slowly became something more akin to a glorified Chrysler than a true independent luxury make. Fortunately for those who like their Mopars exclusive (only 1,878 LeBarons were built in 1966), their prices have remained reasonable. Being a solid example that runs and drives well means that you’ll have people looking at you with envy from the moment you get behind the wheel, just as they did in 1966.