RE: IML: odd LeBaron/branding question

["Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I believe the "wings" were the symbol of LeBaron coachworks, so they went 
with the LeBaron, not the Imperial.


> From: Nat Hall <nathall@xxxxxxxx>
> Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:33:03 -0700
>
> This one has bugged me for a long time, but I've got to ask.
>
> The 1977-1981 LeBarons retain the Imperial "wings" badge on the taillights,
> cornering lights, some even have the Imperial hood ornament. Before I
> became more knowledgable on Imperials, I actually always thought these
> *were* Imperials.  (When the LeBaron became a K-car in 1982 or 1983 this
> disappeared.)
>
> So what's the explanation for this? I thought the wings badge was an
> exclusive indication of an Imperial. Are these supposed to be Imperials in
> essence (or something) despite the fact the Imperial line had been
> discontinued during this time? I've never seen this mentioned or even
> acknowledged anywhere in Imperial texts or on our website.
>
> Maybe I just missed something? :)
>
>
> -------------------
> Nat Hall
> 1982 Imperial Coupe
> 1987 Chrysler New Yorker
> http://newyorker.digital-forever.com
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