1962 Chrysler Imperial Lebaron on 2040-cars
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:413
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1962
Make: Chrysler
Model: Imperial
Trim: LeBaron
Options: Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 88,000
Sub Model: LeBaron
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: White
Drive Type: RWD
Number of Cylinders: 8
"America's most carefully built car" - that was the ad copy for the 1962 Imperial. It was not just hype, the car was the pinnacle of American quality and design. Featuring a 413 CID V-8, the Imperial produced 340 hp and 470 ft pounds of torque. Despite its massive 4800 pounds, it still could turn in a respectable 0-60 time of 9.4 seconds and top out at 120 mph. Tom McCahill wrote " . . . the '62 Imperial is the best sedan made in the world today . . .".
The Imperial came standard with a host of equipment such as power windows (including vent windows) and power seats, but then it should for its $6,422 base price. A well-optioned LeBaron could run in excess of $7,500 in 1962. Imperial was sufficiently outstanding that a jaded old automotive write like Tom McCahill was impressed enough to own one as his personal car. This 1962 Imperial LeBaron has a little over 88k actual miles. The car has never been abused and has always been maintained. The only option I am aware of that it does not have is the rear A/C. It does, of course, have the front A/C which cools the entire interior. The car is a pleasure to drive and has impeccable road manners. The cruise control is fully operable. The paint was redone several years ago (before I purchased the car in 2005) in the original metallic blue. It has an excellent shine. There are no dings or scratches on the car. The chrome and trim are in excellent condition. Since I have had the car, I have had the transmission rebuilt ($1000), the clock converted to quartz, the gauge cluster restored and rebuilt ($1000), various suspension upgrades to restore the ride and handling ($1400), the ignition converted to electronic ($200), and, most importantly, the engine completely rebuilt by Jasper Engines at a cost of $8,000. Total mileage added to the car since these repairs is about 2k. I would like to stress that this is not a perfect #1 show car that would sell for $30-40k, But it is in very good good to excellent cosmetic (interior and exterior) and mechanical condition with no defects that I am aware of. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. |
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