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Location: Northen Virginia | Park Place Ltd is pleased to present this gorgeous and incredible 1957 Chrylser Imperial LeBaron Resto-Mod. Finished in an impeccable Black exterior, the interior is crafted in custom silver brocade and finest Italian leather, it is absolutely beautiful. This pure black '57 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 4-door post, one of 911 originally manufactured, was disassembled to the last bolt and rebuilt with exquisitely exact lines. Every emphasis of Chrysler's "Forward Look" and the inherent mid-century style has been maintained and magnified in this stunning example of retro-cool. Though significantly customized, the era's feel and style is retained and magnified to perfection, liberally using both NOS parts and custom fabrication. An unbelievable investment was made into building this one-of-a-kind custom build.
Replete with impeccably chromed trim, sterling silver and gold-plated emblems and simply one of the best black paint jobs that can be seen, garnering this Imperial numerous awards, the exterior of this LaBaron is a show-stopper. The grill was hand fabricated and chromed from over 70 individual pieces. A hint of aggression was added with 20" custom billeted wheels and individually controlled Shockwave air springs, and the hood has been reversed to emphasize the forward lean, even sitting still. Under the hood, the professionally built 392 Cubic-Inch Hemi powerplant is fed by fuel injection via a Retrotek induction system through 8 Stromberg clones, with a Weiand Drag Star manifold, all kept cool by a custom aluminum radiator by Be Cool. The front suspension is tight with a custom engineered and machined, performance-tuned Jim Meyer Racing suspension. The rear employs an Art Morrison four-link, with a 35-spline axle and limited-slip differential.
The interior has been re-upholstered with new, vintage '58 black and silver brocade and black custom Italian leather, with cut pile wool carpeting. The working stock radio belies the hidden sound system, and there are multiple hidden "bootlegger" compartments installed. The original dash has been immaculately restored and the push-button automatic console controls a Retrotek electronic shifter. All modern equipment is hidden under seats or in the trunk, keeping the essential '50's style intact.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrysler-Imperial-LeBaron-Resto-Mod-/131672...
The unique restoration of this Imperial LeBaron has resulted in a sterling blend of the height of classic form with the best of modern function, and the owner of this vehicle will make a statement of style unequaled anywhere. For more information, or to arrange for a private viewing of this true one-of-a-kind 1957 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Resto-Mod, contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team.
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Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada | LOL. they're asking the kind of money that would buy a high end correctly restored convertible...........! |
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Location: Branson, MO | Good luck! The seller is gonna need it!
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto" |
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Location: Minor Hill, TN | I wonder how rare is that car? I sure as hell would not pay that kind of money for it |
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Location: Vancouver, BC | It's back!
This thing was brought up on the Imperial Owners Club forum in mid-November. Same photos and same blurb. Went over like a lead balloon.
That grille looks like stamped aluminum and cheapens the car's appearance.
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Location: Northen Virginia | it is a rare car, they made only 1.729 LeBaron sedan and when new it was more expensive than a ragtop. But the seller is referring to 911 units produced, which is wrong, that production is for the hardtop model.
The price well...crazy
Edited by hemidenis 2015-12-26 8:55 AM
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Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | How to make a classy car lowclass |
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Location: Perth Australia | Excellent work throughout the entire car
I wish my skills were as good
If we are going to pick on it, my only thing with it is the wheels
Not sure about the injection, but I could see myself doing it
But really (OK, they are ASKING stupid money for it) its a really well done car (by the pictures), its appearance hasnt been changed drastically, its still running mopar engine, its all been updated, but it still carries the essence of the time
If your a purist or someone that cant take modifications, then its a POS, otherwise its good work done on a stunning car
I really like it and it hasnt been murdered like it would be if it was a shorty
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Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth) | Here are some wheel covers for it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-PLYMOUTH-HUB-CAPS-14-STAINLESS-STEEL-P... |
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Location: WA/USA | I've seen this car in person, and it is very nicely built. To me it doesn't reach the radical custom level that would gather six figures. For that kind of money I'd think a buyer would want to see a chop or other more radical customization. It would probably be rotting in a field if this shop hadn't built it, so I give it a thumbs up.
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