This car is a serious head turner. There are obviously some cosmetic and mechanical repairs that need to … 1973 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL LH FENDER SKIRT TRIM OEM. Description for Chrysler Imperial 1971: Rare opportunity to own a true American icon! Introducing my 1973 Imperial by Chrysler. The car was meant to give buyers a sense of class and luxury. To drive a luxury car from the sixties and seventies is a real treat, but to drive a 1970s land-yacht was priceless all the way. That is what spoiled me. $24.99 shipping. $99.99. Imperials were always such beautiful creations. There are obviously some cosmetic and mechanical repairs that need to be done to it to make it perfect. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. I will do my best to describe it and all its imperfections. I want to keep it but my girlfriend says i have too many cars and so it has to go. The 1969-1973 Chrysler Imperial was known for its fuselage theme because the cars called up images of aircraft. Ok, now one has managed to get past the size of the interior, one cranked up that powerful 440 CID V8 which was silent and virtually imperceptible in operation (another hallmark of an American luxury car from that Genre), one placed the gear shift lever to drive….then looked through the windshield…and freaked out. The Imperial had a well known history as a Chrysler branded product to the older clientele likely to consider it, and I’m not sure how much they cared if they were willing to pony up for one. It’s a shame that such an illustrious brand was reduced to a hodge-podge of Chrysler parts. The technology is 440 + 727 + 8 with 3/4 lock. 1973 Chrysler Imperial. 1971 Imperial Lebaron 2 door Hardtop stunning survivor in excellent rust free original condition.Recently removed from long term dry storage...it is one of only 1,442 produced in 1971, ery few were equipped with the rare factory options listed below: It was the longest luxury sedan produced that year, keeping in step with the Cadillac Fleetwood and the Lincoln Continental. ( Log Out /  Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It lost all of its exclusivity starting with the end of its exclusive assembly plant in 1962. 1973 Chrysler Imperial. This was the hallmark of the spirited seventies luxury-length sedans, a long wheelbase on a very long car. It took Lee Iacocca and those horrid “K” cars to save their proverbial butts from the end. The Imperial name had been used since 1926, as a Chrysler luxury model, the Chrysler Imperial.However, in 1955, the company spun off Imperial into its own make and division to better compete with its North American rivals, Lincoln and Cadillac. Electric windows, benches, the heater also for the rear seat, tilt steering wheel, abs brakes, etc. I have driven humongous automobiles all of my driving life. It always looked as though it was trying to mock GM and Chrysler, then their rendition of the two. it was started and moved around a couple times a year until about 8 years ago. Read about 1969-1973 Imperials in this article. Watch. Suzuki Aerio. Kenyon Wills' 1973 Imperial … Stay tuned, the next will be Cadillac! or Best Offer. https://notoriousluxury.com/2013/10/26/fresh-metal-1973-imperial-lebaron The paint is surprisingly shiny for its age. It even has an AM/FM stereo with electric antenna. If one had never driven such a capacious vehicle, it was quite intimidating. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Chrysler Imperial Le Baron 4-Door Hardtop (aut. The 1973 oil embargo slammed Chrysler fiercely. Original spare has never been out of the trunk. Grootste aanbod Chrysler LeBaron occasions uit Nederland. Triumph 1200. I’d really love to be a part of online community where I can get feedback from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest. He had a new Dodge every year from 1955 to 1965. 1973 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron. Now that you have gotten used to the luxury length, you can focus on the luxury that the car offered. Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. I have a 1973 Chrysler Imperial lebaron. Watch. or Best Offer. 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