For Sale 1962 LeBaron.
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The Horvaths
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I think this one has been for sale for ever. I don't see it ever getting it's asking price, especially with the state of the engine bay and trunk. Oh, and there is a nicer convertible for 10 grand less. The four door is very nice though.
http://classiccars.com/listings/vie...rial-for-sale-in-lithia-springs-georgia-30122
http://classiccars.com/listings/vie...rial-for-sale-in-lithia-springs-georgia-30122
Nice looking car, but the underhood isn't detailed well enough for that kind of price, and no mention is made of how well the accessories work, which means that most probably don't, such as auto pilot or a/c for example. Nearly new vinyl seats? Original ones should have been leather and cloth, so it makes me wonder if they are implying the seats were redone or not, and if they were, that and the engine compartment suggests much higher mileage. The wide whitewalls are incorrect for 1962, as that was the first year for the small whitewalls that were originall dual stripes I believe. Showing the Imperial eagle on the hood ornament in the final photo suggests some of the diecast may be pretty pitted, and chrome work isn't cheap. I really don't trust dealers and thier prices are usually ridiculous, such as the price of this one.
78Brougham
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One thing I've noticed over the years... Whenever a seller does the Wikipedia write-up in their ad.... "Gird your loins" 'cause the price is gonna be doozy!
crv
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I cannot confirm if the mileage is correct, but if this is an unrestored, 17,000 mile 53 year-old car, then it would be expected that the engine bay would not be perfect and that it would have a few other flaws, naturally.
I notice a 1961 only alternator instead of the correct 1962 version, and a fuel filter mounted above the exhaust manifold. It seems when they replaced the alternator, they could have easily accessed the fuel filter. Not sure why the alternator would be changed in just 17K miles? Otherwise, maybe you are right. I would like to know what he meant by "the vinyl upholstery is nearly new - if he replaced the original leather, then that raises the question as to why was that needed in only 17K miles?
cm23uoc
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I think in this case they have a typo meaning under 71k. mls, there is a pic of the odometer if you go through the Gallery showing the mileage.
They also Show it in the vehicle Basics:
They also Show it in the vehicle Basics:
| Vehicle Basics | |
| Odometer Reading | 70452 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1962 |
| VIN | 9223129092 |
Nice but $61,000? I don't think it would even sell for that much at B-J....
62 Imperials are not very desirable for most collectors that I am aware of. They much prefer the 60 and 61 models that were more wild looking. I believe the price is ludicrous. No one really has to have one that bad.
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All comments I agree with 100%
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