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In the same family for more than 50 years, this 1973 Imperial LeBaron Four-Door Hardtop was purchased by the owners’ father in June 1974, from Sunnyvale, California’s Mancini Chrysler Plymouth. It had only 12,050 miles on the odometer at the time and today it shows 19,001, according to the selling dealer, who is representing the car on consignment. “The father loved cars and kept the miles low on the ones he owned — and this one was used mainly for special occasions and a few family trips to Reno and Tahoe before he acquired a Town & Country station wagon.” The car is said by the seller to be in excellent overall condition and paperwork includes the original 1974 sales contract from Mancini Chrysler Plymouth.
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In the same family for more than 50 years, this 1973 Imperial LeBaron Four-Door Hardtop was purchased by the owners’ father in June 1974, from Sunnyvale, California’s Mancini Chrysler Plymouth. It had only 12,050 miles on the odometer at the time and today it shows 19,001, according to the selling dealer, who is representing the car on consignment. “The father loved cars and kept the miles low on the ones he owned — and this one was used mainly for special occasions and a few family trips to Reno and Tahoe before he acquired a Town & Country station wagon.” The car is said by the seller to be in excellent overall condition and paperwork includes the original 1974 sales contract from Mancini Chrysler Plymouth.
FEATURES
- Under the hood is the car’s stated-original 440-cu.in. OHV V8, rated new at 215 horsepower.
- It is paired with a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission.
- Recent service has included oil, coolant, and transmission fluid changes with new filters.
- The thermostat, fuel pump, spark plugs, and distributor cap were also replaced.
- Additionally, the carburetor was cleaned and damaged/deteriorated vaccum lines were replaced.
- The fuel tank was removed and drained, while the fuel lines were inspected the fuel filter replaced.
- On the exterior the seller reports "no known rust."
- The Forrest Green finish is believed original.
- The seller notes a few parking lot dings in the body and some “aging” in the 52-year-old finish.
- “The chrome is nearly perfect,” notes the seller, who adds the headlight door operate normally.
- The vinyl top is said to be in excellent condition and all the glass is original, with no scratches.
- According to the seller the green cloth interior is in “spotless” original condition.
- There are no cracks in the dash pad, nor holes, rips, or stains in the seat covers and carpet.
- The headliner is said to be tight and stain-free.
- Interior amenities include power windows and locks, cruise control, and air conditioning.
- The air conditioning system does not work.
- The car also retains its original AM/FM radio and 8-track tape player.
- Additional recent service included a flush and replacement of the brake fluid and new front pads.
- The brake booster and master cylinder were also rebuilt.
- The power steering box and pump were replaced.
- The tires need replacement. All but one have been on the car since it was purchased 51 years ago.
COMES WITH
- The sales contract from 1974 is included.
- Original owners manual & factory brochures.
- Original floor mats.
- Original Chrysler 8-track demo tape.
- Recent repair receipts.
- Historical CA registration docs.
NEEDS
- The air conditioning does not work.
- The tires are old and need to be replaced.
OVERVIEW
- This vintage Imperial has been in the same family for more than 50 years.
- There are 19,000 stated-original miles on the car.
- It even wears vintage tires that need replacement.
- It is powered by its stated-original 440 V8 and TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
- The paintwork is believed original. It shows minor aging and a few door dings.
- The green interior is said to be in "excellent" original condition.
DOCUMENTATION
The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean California title in the consignor’s name. “It is truly like a time capsule,” says the seller about this 1973 Imperial LeBaron Four-Door Hardtop, adding “the car pulls strong and floats down the road.” It has also received significant maintenance updates in preparation for this sale.
