Robert Saigh
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^^ Right....this one is not a Crown.... Just a LeBaron coupe. These 2 roof designs for 2 doors ran through 1978 (as '75 Imperial and New Yorkers).
74 Imperial Crown Coupe?
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Yes, it is not a Crown Coupe, but it is a coupe, one of about 3700 made in 1974.
I'm not a huge fan of the color, but it was everywhere in the '70s.
Dad's '73 Charger was a very similar, if not the same, color with a white vinyl top.
The car is not mine, belongs to a co-worker who had mentioned the possibility of putting it up for sale.
While I would love to be the new owner, I have no indoor storage for it, and it would kill me to see it sitting out in the weather.
the condition of the under body is unknown at this time, but it is from New York state, sooo....
It has not been on the road in a very long time, has been sitting in that dry storage.
I posted it here to gauge interest and put the photos and fender tag out there for those who keep track of such things.
I'm not a huge fan of the color, but it was everywhere in the '70s.
Dad's '73 Charger was a very similar, if not the same, color with a white vinyl top.
The car is not mine, belongs to a co-worker who had mentioned the possibility of putting it up for sale.
While I would love to be the new owner, I have no indoor storage for it, and it would kill me to see it sitting out in the weather.
the condition of the under body is unknown at this time, but it is from New York state, sooo....
It has not been on the road in a very long time, has been sitting in that dry storage.
I posted it here to gauge interest and put the photos and fender tag out there for those who keep track of such things.
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It has power windows, locks, 50/50 split leather seats, regular a/c, sunroof, auto headlamp dimmer. Built 10/16/73. Probably sold at Pfuntner's, Wellsville NY.
Your statement seems to be based on the "A16" code on the fender tag. As a lot of people will tell you, that code is called the Scheduled Production Date.
"I scheduled starting to write my next book June 1, 2022." Nope, I didn't.
For getting to know the "birthday" of the car, could you add a pic of the door sticker? Does its MDH also say October 16?
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I will ask for more photos.
Robert Saigh
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If this car was blue.... I'd be on my way to look at her! I just can't stomach that color!
Decoded:
E85 = Engine 440-Cubic-Inch, 4-Barrel V-8
D34 = Transmission TorqueFlite Automatic, 3-Speed
YM23 = Imperial LeBaron 2-Door Hardtop
T4C = Engine 440-Cubic-Inch, 4-Barrel V-8; 1974 Model Year; East Jefferson Assembly Plant
145077 = Sequential Production Number (but they didn't build them in that sequence!)
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KY4 = Body Color: Golden Fawn
PLY3 = Leather and Vinyl 3-in-1 Divided Bench Seat, Gold
000 = Upper Door Frame Color: None
A16 = Scheduled Production Date: October 16 [1973]
611016 = Vehicle Order Number
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V1Y = Full Vinyl Roof, Gold
H53 = Air Conditioning - Automatic Temperature Control
R48 = Power Antenna
L35 = Cornering Lights
L68 = Automatic Headlight Dimmer
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M45 = Wheel Opening Skirts
P31 = Power Windows
P41 = Power Door Locks
N88 = Automatic Speed Control
G63 = Mirror Remote Control, Right Outside
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V7Y = Paint Stripe, Upper Body Side, Gold
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R32 = Rear Seat Speakers (Dual)
L81 = Door Ajar Lamp
M51 = Sun Roof, Power Operated
Lots of gold there! Can't understand why people don't like gold. Gold = luxury = Imperial.
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Thank you!
H53. Is that the Auto Temp II?
H53. Is that the Auto Temp II?
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Received some more photos.
I might be a little formal Imperial biased but I like it! I don’t even mind the color. Interior looks like it could use a good deep clean but overall it looks like it would be a real nice presentable car with a little TLC.
I happen to know of a 75 Crown Coupe that is for sale . It would need a resto but appears to be all there. IIRC it’s Dark brown with black interior but dont quote me on that… might be dark green.
What’s a fair price for one that’s been parked a long time and running status is unknown ?
Oh yeah … it’s a Lebaron model .
What’s a fair price for one that’s been parked a long time and running status is unknown ?
Oh yeah … it’s a Lebaron model .
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64,427 miles
Prev owner never registered it, just ran on his dealer plates. It is not known if he was the first owner, or if he got it used.
My personal opinion is that it was used, because I see some overspray in the Wheel well that was typical of a dealer doll up of stone chips in the day.
Prev owner never registered it, just ran on his dealer plates. It is not known if he was the first owner, or if he got it used.
My personal opinion is that it was used, because I see some overspray in the Wheel well that was typical of a dealer doll up of stone chips in the day.
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On another note - I bought a golden fawn T&C.
We would certainly love some pictures to help answer that question but assuming it’s been stored inside, has minimal rust, a decent interior, and an engine that isn’t seized I’d say anywhere between $2500-$4500.
My green ‘75 Imperial Crown Coupe is priceless to me just based off the enjoyment and memories I’ve had with it the past 10 years and I think I’d be hard pressed to find another triple green ‘75 Crown Coupe in similar condition if I ever had to replace it. My gray ‘75 Crown Coupe I got a couple months prior to the green one in the summer of 2012 and was my first car when I was 17. Although I admittedly haven’t given her the same love and attention the past 10 years, I still have her and would have a hard time letting go of my “first love”
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