The seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom two-door hardtop, or a “Southampton” as the hardtop was known, claims rarity with only 1,500 copies produced. My research reveals 1,498 so I’d say we’re good to go! Also claimed is a… more»
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Warehoused for Many Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron
We rarely see a top-of-the-line 1963 Imperial LeBaron here on Barn Finds because so few were made – only 1,537. Back in 1963, Cadillac was still the king of American luxury motor cars by a long shot (163,174 units),… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1955 Imperial By Chrysler
Chrysler began selling the luxurious Imperial in 1928. But, in 1955, they attempted to better market themselves against Cadillac and Lincoln by spinning off the Imperial as a separate make. They were still built alongside the Chrysler New Yorker… more»
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Mmm Butterscotch! 1972 Imperial LeBaron
Fuselage luxury reached its pinnacle in Chrysler Corporation’s elegant fourth-generation Imperial. This 1972 Imperial LeBaron four-door hardtop shines in what looks like Sun Fire Yellow. The claimed 66,000 mile all-original classic shows well inside and out. Mmm; butterscotch. I… more»
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No Reserve Elegance: 1962 Imperial Crown
The 1962 Imperial Crown is one of those sedans that seems to have something unusual yet aesthetically pleasing from just about every vantage point, with a feel of opulence inside and out. However, it’s also a design that flows… more»
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Lost Storage: 64k-Mile 1963 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile for many decades. In 1955 (to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln), they broke the Imperial out as a separate make. So, Chrysler badging disappeared even though they were built and sold alongside… more»
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Rebuilt Hemi V8 Project: 1955 Imperial
The Imperial had been a Chrysler Corp. product since 1926, established as the most luxurious automobile to come out of Highland Park, Michigan. To improve the car’s competitive position against Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler spun off the Imperial as… more»
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Ready For Takeoff: 1972 Imperial LeBaron
With Chrysler’s “fuselage” styling, this generation Imperial polarizes luxury car fans into love and, well, less-than-love. Count me in the Love camp, and this 1972 Imperial LeBaron looks ready for takeoff. The claimed 71,000 mile classic in Burlington, North… more»
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Triple Black Survivor: 1972 Imperial LeBaron 440
After a long day of ruling your empire: settling squabbles among the peasants, cleverly outwitting your enemies, arbitrating life and death, wondering if your mead or latte has been poisoned… what better respite than… the Imperial? This “great” running… more»
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Posh Project: 1964 Imperial Crown
“The incomparable Imperial for 1964 is more than a new car. It is a totally new concept of what a fine car ought to be. It is the largest car built in America – and it has comforts, luxuries… more»
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Space Age Styling: 1962 Imperial by Chrysler
The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium product for nearly 60 years. From 1955 to 1975, it was positioned as a separate make (the theory was to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln). This 1962 edition is a 2-door hardtop and… more»
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Low Miles and No Reserve: 1973 Imperial LeBaron
The Imperial is a bit confusing regarding its historical spot in the marketplace, as the car began life almost a century ago as the top dog in Chrysler’s lineup but by the mid-fifties the corporation felt it would be… more»
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Running Hemi: 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop
This 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop demonstrates that wonderful classics remain hidden in barns and sheds. All they need is the right person to come along, liberate them, and return them to their former glory. The road ahead will be… more»
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The Ultimate In Luxury? 1973 Imperial LeBaron
Longer than a new Chevy Suburban (!) but miles ahead of it in sleek coolness, the next owner of this 1973 Imperial LeBaron will be turning heads every single time they drive it. The seller has this triple-black luxury… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron
It’s hard to argue with the condition of this 1963 Imperial LeBaron, at least given that it’s six decades old now. The seller only shows one photo of the exterior (!) and that’s a crying shame. It looks so… more»
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Fresh Band Find! 1952 Chrysler Imperial
From its launch in 1926, the Imperial brand would serve as Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile for more than six decades. That trend would continue as the marque returned after World War II in 1949 with a new design. The car… more»
