> I was told when I bought it that it was a Crown but looking at several > pictures and brochures, I'm not sure. Is there a definitive way to tell? Take a look at the radiator data plate: If the number under MDL is 61x , it's a "base" model, if 63x: it's a Crown, if 65x: it's a LeBaron. You can also look at interior of the car, see my page http://www.ifrance.com/c-i-f/differ57_us.htm Most of the differences are good also for '58. -- Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)- Webmaster des sites ACCF et C-I-F Imperial 1957 Crown convertible Buick 1996 Roadmaster wagon - American Car Club de France (ACCF) : http://www.accf.com - Chrysler Imperial France (C-I-F) : http://www.ifrance.com/c-i-f - Cadillac " Standard of Excellence " : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-cad - SportsCars : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-sprtcar