Many LeBarons in the early '60s had the same interior as the Crown, other than
the trim on the door panels.
Paul
In a message dated 10/23/2003 11:14:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jsadowski@xxxxxxx writes:
> Up through 63, there was little difference outside other then the small rear
>widow & very minor badging . Any option or trim could be ordered on any
>series, so the need for 3 models seemed unnecessary. All mechanicals were
>identical on all series.
> John
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> From: Partheniaburke@xxxxxxx
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> Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 6:31 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: LeBaron vs Custom and crown
>
>
> Bill,
> Your comments in regard to the LeBaron, Crown, and Custom do not always hold
>true. I own a '59 Crown Southampton and a '59 LeBaron 4-door sedan. The only
>difference between the exterior of a ''57 through '59 Crown and Custom was the
>little gold crowns above the eagle on the leading edge of the fenders on the
>Crown. There were no other exterior trim differences. The interior of the
>LeBaron was not necessarily of higher quality than the Crown, it was simply
>more formal in appearance. My '59 Crown has full leather interior and the
>same swivel seats that were an option on the LeBaron. Where the Crown had
>bright chrome on the door panels, the LeBaron had wood grain (applique). If
>you want to talk quality of materials, the wide chrome mouldings on the door
>panels of the Crown is definitely of higher quality than the applied faux
>woodgrain on the door panels of the LeBaron. I personally prefer the door
>panels on my Crown over my LeBaron. The interior on the Crown might appear
>"sportier"? than that of the LeBaron during that period. The Custom's
>interior is definitely more
> "New Yorker like" in appearence.
> Kurt Arends
> '59 Crown Southampton
> '59 LeBaron sedan
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