The evolution of the Chrysler LeBaron is a reflection of the changes that were going on in the American car market in the 1970s and 80s. In 1975,
the Chrysler Imperial LeBaron was a behemoth that looked more like a yacht than a car. The next generation was slimmed-down substantially, and by the 80s the LeBaron was a front-wheel drive car
little different from the rest of Chrysler's economy K-car line.
Note the sumptuous interior. Yes, that's "
Corinthian leather,"
famously introduced in TV ads by Ricardo Mantolban.
"Corinthian" doesn't mean anything.
Observations:
* These cars were mostly sold with
"landau" half-vinyl roofs, which this LeBaron lacks.
* This same car was featured on
seattlesparkedcars.blogspot.com in 2012.
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