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1975 Imperial Le Baron Crown Coupe

The 1975 Imperial Le Baron Crown Coupe is a luxurious American full-size coupe that epitomizes elegance and refinement. Powered by a 440 ci (7.2L) V8 engine producing 215 hp and 345 lb-ft of torque, it features a 3-speed automatic TorqueFlite transmission and rear-wheel drive. With a spacious interior, the Le Baron Crown Coupe boasts luxurious leather or vinyl upholstery, woodgrain trim, power windows, power locks, AM/FM radio with 8-track tape, air conditioning, and cruise control.

Produced in limited numbers, with only 4,127 units made, this vehicle represents the last year of Imperial's separate division status and the final generation of its distinct design language. As one of the largest and most luxurious American coupes of its era, the 1975 Imperial LeBaron Crown Coupe is a rare find, making it highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

1955 Chrysler Imperial

1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible

1963 Imperial Crown Convertible

1970 Imperial LaBaron

1963 Imperial Crown Convertible

1963 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible

Although Chrysler Corporation introduced a prestige model, the Imperial, in 1926, its third year of production, it was nearly three decades before it became a marquee in its own right. What had long been the most expensive Chrysler model became, for model year 1955, simply "Imperial," and offered three body styles in two series. This separate branding was a direct challenge to Lincoln and Cadillac.

For the next two years, Imperial was largely a long-wheelbase Chrysler with a bolder grille, the latter appropriated for Chrysler's performance model, the 300. In 1957, however, Imperial was reinvented with a new personality, its gun-sight taillights incorporated into growing tailfins and curved side glass foretelling an industry trend. This year also marked the appearance of a faux spare tire embellishment on the decklid, a device first seen on the Exner-designed and Ghia-built concept cars of 1952-53.

For 1961, Exner conceived another retro feature, free-standing headlamps, ensconced in alcoves beside the grille. Denigrated by some as "difficult to wash," they gave the car a unique cachet, a classic touch never emulated in any other automobile.

This 1963 Imperial Crown convertible, one of 531 built, is, except for the exclusive long-wheelbase limousine, the rarest of the breed.

Like all 1963 Imperials, it is powered by a 340bhp, single-quad version of Chysler's 413 cubic inch "wedge" engine. The transmission is the bulletproof Torqueflite three-speed automatic.

1960 Chrysler Imperial Le Baron

The iconic and unforgettable 1960 Chrysler Imperial Le Baron is another luxurious edition of America’s most distinguished motorcar. Each Imperial endured over 600 tests and inspections before being shipped to dealers. Quality had greatly improved for the 1960 model year. The Imperial is a luxury automobile whose elegance is exceeded only by that of its beauty.

1962 Chrysler Imperial

This 1962 Imperial is a Pre-Production vehicle that spent its whole life in the possession of a long time Chrysler employee. It was used for auto shows and Chrysler commercials in the early 1960s.

1962 Imperial Crown Convertible

1967 Imperial Crown Convertible

1967 Imperial Crown Convertible

1967 Imperial Crown Convertible

1967 Imperial Crown Convertible

1967 Imperial Crown Convertible

1967 Imperial Crown Convertible

1967 Imperial Crown Convertible

1959 Imperial Crown Coupe

1956 Imperial Coupe

Chrysler Imperial - Frank Sinatra edition.

Exterior paint in Glacier Blue Crystal (an obvious nod to Sinatra’s nickname, Ol’ Blue Eyes) with matching blue upholstery in Kimberly velour or Corinthian leather, a unique center console that housed 16 casette tapes of the singer’s favorite music, and discrete gold-toned exterior badges. All the appointments were said to be approved by Sinatra himself, who was a bit of a car guy.

1960 Imperial LeBaron

1962 Imperial Crown Convertible

Imperial was the Chrysler Corporation's luxury automobile brand from 1955 to 1975, and again from 1981 to 1983. The Imperial name had been used since 1926, as a Chrysler luxury model, the Chrysler Imperial.

1971 Imperial LeBaron

1972 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron