1972-73 IMPERIAL FOR SALE Tracker starting NOW into INFINITY.

[ayilar]

It appears that there are either brown / green or golden Imps left or cars with a nice color but in need for a total resto

Here is one more datapoint in support of your theory. This 1973 4dr LeBaron, which recently sold on FB (the asking price was $3.5k), looks like HL4 Sahara Beige with V1T Tan vinyl top and (guessing from the "off-white" description) an L3 Parchment interior.

From the FB ad in Tipton, IN:

"Driven 60,000 miles (...) Interior color: Off_white (...) all parts here 440..needs a few things adjusted..$3500...or Mopar trades...especially 4 or 5 speeds..."

 

[Marv]

I´m waiting for an Imperial to join your herd... I know you sold one recently but I could imagine you won´t resist if a nice one pops up

 

[ayilar]

I´m waiting for an Imperial to join your herd... I know you sold one recently but I could imagine you won´t resist if a nice one pops up

Indeed I did -- Elsie is now in Wisconsin.

An Imperial, if I ever get one again, would have to be a 1971. I had an opportunity to buy four LeBaron 4drs, in different conditions (ranging from a solid project to truly exceptional), earlier this year. That forced me to think seriously about what I really wanted, as two of the cars were very appealing. I got to the conclusion that, short possibly of the "right" 1972 Chrysler New Yorker or 1971-1972 Sport Fury, I am altogether out of the four-door fusie market (I own a JA5 1973 NYB 4dr as you know, so I have that corner covered).

As a result of this epiphany, the pool of candidate Imps that I would consider is pretty small to start with (only 1,442 2drs were produced in 1971). From those, I would only go for a car in a color and condition that appeal to me. Bottom line, the chance is pretty slim that I find the right car.

FWIW, 2dr ‘71 Imps do pop up from time to time.

—> One example was sold earlier this year to France by @olds is YM23T1C211836 -- a triple-black coupe that was previously owned by @TX9 (who sold it in 2018).

—> Off the top of my head, other current/past owners of '71 2drs on FCBO include @saforwardlook (GY9 and GY4 in CA), @fc7_plumcrazy (FQ5 with Sure Brakes in Germany), @Imperial Pete (YM23T1C203021 is a GB2 with sunroof in OZ, previously owned by @saforwardlook), @hemiviper588 in MI (YM23T1C144878 is a GT8 2dr with sunroof that he bought in PA and later sold in 2018 to OK; it later moved overseas, to Brazil), and @jeffsunzeri (who rescued another GT8 2dr in CA).

—> Non-FCBO sales include a 2017 ad by a well-known Chrysler collector/dealer in South Dakota (YM23T1C189583, a blue 2dr that was bought in WI in 2016) and a 2018 CL ad in MD (dark green).

PS: does anyone know where YM23T1C189583 is nowadays -- she was for resale in 2017 by Gesswein Motors in SD? If so, please post here or in this dedicated other thread.

 

[Marv]

post on facebook on 12/07/2020 in Midland, TX.

seller description something spanish

asking 1.000$

 

[ayilar]

post on facebook on 12/07/2020 in Midland, TX.

seller description something spanish

´Needs work. No title, bill of sale only.´

No interior shot but the view suggests it’s shot. Unfortunately I think this JF1 4dr is off to the derby...

 

[Marv]

JF1 is such a cool color. It says brown interior though... Weird color combo if that should be true

 

[Promiscuitto]

Great looking car and great color. Too bad it doesn't have a tiltle...A good buffing and paint on the roof could make it an attractive DD for someone. Unfortunately, its fate is sealed.

 

[ayilar]

YM43T2C187263 was for sale in Texas (with Illinois plates) in August 2016. Here is a link for records.

 

[T-revorNobody]

There's this '72 Imperial on CL in Colorado for $1500.........

 

[LocuMob]

There's this '72 Imperial on CL in Colorado for $1500.........
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Ouch

 

[ayilar]

I think we have seen YM43T2C144715 before. Down to the AmsOil sticker. It is for sale here, advertised in Mankato, MN. There are 75 good good pics on Autabuy. The asking price is $9.9k. Shirley Pickles is a beautiful car with a rare H54 option. @DocMcNeedy

 

[AussieFellaWithaCbody]

@ayilar
there always seems to be that darn rust under the rear window trim. There is also a "honey gold" 1973 imperial on the same site here https://www.autabuy.com/details/?vid=71747693

 

[ayilar]

There is also a "honey gold" 1973 imperial on the same site here [URL='https://www.autabuy.com/details/?vid=71747693']https://www.autabuy.com/details/?vid=71747693 [/URL]

Thank you for the link. I was not aware that YM43T3C294307 was on the market. Nice JY3 with a nice rimblow steering wheel (no crack that I can see).

 

[cuda hunter]

YM43T3C294307 Is a Beautiful car !! I really like the color combo.

 

[AussieFellaWithaCbody]

@ayilar the vinyl top on "honey gold" seems to be in average condition and both cars seem to have rust under the rear window trims. Those issues aside with a little repair and touchup both cars have real potential to be fantastic cruisers.

 

[King Hooter]

Looks like Doc is liquidating his collection.

 

[Samplingman]

Looks like Doc is liquidating his collection.

Going back to GM?

 

[ayilar]

Looks like Doc is liquidating his collection.

He had announced his plan to trim his Imperial fleet last spring, and again posted about his intention last week.

 

[ayilar]

@ayilar the vinyl top on "honey gold" seems to be in average condition and both cars seem to have rust under the rear window trims. Those issues aside with a little repair and touchup both cars have real potential to be fantastic cruisers.

I like the fact that the ads show not only what is good about those cars (and there seems to be a lot of good) but also close-ups of any body/paint defects with the cars. From what I have read and seen Doc does when he buys an Imperial, he does not skimp on fixing what needs fixing. In other words, @DocMcNeedy takes very good care of his cars and they should be mechanically/electrically solid. That is worth a lot in my book.

Full disclosure: I have not seen either of those cars in person, and do not know Doc personally beside a few exchange emails last year. I only hope that those cars will go to someone who appreciates them for what they are, well-preserved examples of 1972-1973 LeBarons. While I've already noted that the GF7 1972 in Makato is owned by Doc, I am not 100% sure about the JY3 1973 -- but I think so.

 

[DocMcNeedy]

Yes I'm trimming the herd this year. With my busy work schedule and the possibility of helping with vaccine administration to the public I foresee another year where they just sit in storage. I took Big Red out maybe three times in 2020. After work all I want to do is vegetate on the deck with the pups. The protective layers we wear for dentistry and Covid is exhausting and necessary. So I need to let the next caretakers take the batons...I may keep two...it depends on how I feel emotionally as some sell. Anyone that has an interest can PM me or we can talk on phone. There's no super rush but I would like to sell maybe three this year. Kinda like last year. Three went to good homes.