THE
WONDERFUL
IMPERIAL OF
OZ

A Story of how I Came to Own A 1960 Imperial LeBaron Sedan

by Larry Blomberg


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This is how the LeBaron Sedan is pictured in the brochures of the day.
(Now this is an impressive looking motor vehicle)

THE 1960 LEBARON SEDAN CAME WITH THE FOLLOWING;

Constant-Control Power Steering
Total-Contact Power Brakes
Torque Flight Automatic Transmission
Dual Headlamps
Panel scent Instrument Lighting
High-Tower Seat
Air-Foam Seat Cushions, front and rear
Full-Volume Air-Foam Seat Backs, front and rear
Padded Steering Wheel
Safety Cushion Instrument Panel
Pushbutton Drive Selector
Vanity Mirror
Interior Lights, front and rear door
Back-up Lights
Map Light
Luggage Compartment Light
Variable-Speed Electric Windshield Wipers
Electric Clock
Windshield Washer
Tilt-Type Mirror
Undercoating
Tubeless Tyres
6-Way Power Seat
Power Windows
Hood Insulation Pad
Centre Arm Rest, front and rear
Power Window Vents
Broadcloth and Pearle scent Leather Trim
Carpet Floor Covering
Outside Left Rear-view Mirror (Auto)
Hand Brake Warning Signal
Emblem on rear roof side quarters
Silver crest Landau Roof
Rayon White Sidewall Tubeless Tires
Carpeted Spare Tire Cover
Chrome Rocker Panel Mouldings
Slender Town Car Rear Window
Eagle Emblem LeBaron Wheel Cover Inserts
LeBaron Script on front fenders and rear deck lid

THE IMP WHICH I WAS CONSIDERING BUYING ALSO HAD
THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS INSTALLED.

Auto-Pilot
Rear Window Defogger
Pushbutton Heater -- NO Air conditioning
Mirrormatic
Touch-Tuner Radio with Power Antenna and Rear Radio Speaker
Electric Door Locks
Automatic Beam Changer
Door Guards
Flite-Sweep Rear Deck Lid
Outside Left Rear view Remote Control Mirror
Outside Right Rear view Manual Mirror
Sure-Grip Differential

IMPERIAL OPTIONS TRIVIA

  • Number of Imperials with tinted glass installed: 14,980 -- Mine does not
  • Number of Imperials with factory air installed: 7,915 -- Mine does not
  • There were only 692 of the LeBaron Sedans made. Although it was the top of the range, not all came with Air-Conditioning.


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