SPOTTER'S GUIDE: Click here to see identifying features of the 1981 Imperial.

Magazine Articles

1981 Chrysler Imperial article from Car & Driver

1981-1983 Imperial from WPC News

Chrysler 1981 Preview from Road & Track

Chrysler Imperial Returns from Car and Driver

Detroit '81: Driving the Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth Models from Popular Mechanics

Electronics In Your Next Car from Radio Electronics

The Imperial Strikes Back from Motor Trend

Profile: Lee A. Iacocca from Road & Track

Three Classy Coupes from Popular Science

1981 Imperial Designs from Hemmings

Technical

Production Figures

81-83 Production Statistics

Carburetor Conversion Manual, including pictures.

Exterior Colors

Interior Color Options

81-83 Part Numbers

1981 Service Bulletins

81-83 Repair Tips

81-83 EFI Repair

81-83 Technical Advice Archive

Paint Chips

Replacement Glass Codes

Fuse Box and Light Bulbs

PRICE GUIDE: Click here to see current values of 1981 Imperials.
LIMOUSINES: Click here to see 1981-1983 Imperial limousines.

Factory

Literature

Color Brochures

Magazine Ads

Factory Photos

Electronic Marvel Brochure

Mark Cross Brochure

"Fashion Looks" Brochure

Frank Sinatra Special Edition Brochure

Owner's Manual

Imperial Press Release

Sinatra and Iacocca 1981

Specific repair tips for 1981 (Chrysler) Imperials.
MOVIES: See a 1983 Imperial limousine on screen in the movie, "Cannonball Run II"

AUTOBiographies

Laurence Anderson's 1981 Imperial

Chuck Ariens' 1981 Imperial

Doug Carman's excellent 1981-83 Imperial website

Customized 1981 Imperial

Rowan Deurloo's 1981 Imperial

Michael Frame's 1981 Imperial

Rochelle Hooper's 1981 Imperial in New Zealand 

Imperial Outlaw - Bob Lupini's 1981 Imperial Dragster

Jim Smith's 1981 Imperial

Jim Noris's 1981 Imperial Frank Sinatra

David Macklin's 1981 Imperial

Michael Costik's 1981 Imperial

Lagniappe

Buddy Arrington's Winston Cup Series '81 Imperial

Chrysler LeBaron Turbine prototype that inspired the 1981 - 1983 Imperials

Differences Among the 1981 - 1983 Imperials

Special Edition Coupes including Frank Sinatra & Mark Cross

1980 American League Playoffs pennant

NHTSA Crash Test

IMPERIAL REGISTRY: Click here to see other 1981 Imperials known to exist, contact other owners, and add your car to the registry.
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