1960 Imperial LeBaron
Main reason I like this car is because it is almost indestructable.� The strength of these cars were well known at demolition derbies.� These cars were so destructive that in many places they were outlawed.� About the only thing that could put one out of commission was another LeBaron.� Along with eight inch high tail fins, this car had tail lights made to resemble jet exausts.� People have been known to get seriously injured by the tail lights alone (In 1963, a motercycilist collided with the back of a LeBaron and was impaled on a fin.� No joke.)� And they were BIG.� For comparison with new cars, especially so-called liftbacks with extra cargo space, the trunk of the LeBaron could hold 59.5 cubic feet of cargo, while seating six and the trunk compleatly closed.� What a great car.� All specs are for the 1960 LeBaron, because it would have been way to much work to put specs for all years.� The first Imerials were made in 1931, and continued untill 1975.� You should find a good selection of different years in my photo gallery.
Factory Price, with most options:� $7,100
Overall Length:� 18 feet, 10 inches
Wheelbase:� 129 inches
Hight:� 56.7 inches
Width:� 80.1 inches
Weight:� 4,960 pounds
Engine:� OHV V-8
������������� 413 cid
Bore x Stroke:� 4.18 x 3.75
Compression:� 10.00:1
Horsepower:� 350 @ 4, 600 rpm
Carb:� single 4 barrel
Transmission:� Automatic (Torqueflite)