Dirty 58 HEMI

[Philippe Courant <accf-club@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 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.

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Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)- Webmaster des sites ACCF et C-I-F
Imperial 1957 Crown convertible
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