1982 Chrysler LeBaron in Saratoga Springs, New York

1982 CHRYSLER LE BARON

Before World War 2 Le Baron was one the greatest of all the pre-war coach builders. Their stylish bodies adorned such makes as Packard, Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce, and Hispano-Suiza. In the 1920's Le Baron became a part of the larger Briggs Manufacturing Company.

In 1953 Briggs was bought by Chrysler. Along with Briggs manufacturing ability, Chrysler obtained the right to use the Le Baron trade mark. While the market for coach built automobiles essentially ended with World War 2, the name Le Baron still had cache. For the over forty years, Le Baron was used to designate Chrysler's premium models.

What we are offer is a very smart looking 1982 Le Baron convertible. Based on the K-car platform (the platform that saved Chrysler the first time) this was the first convertible offered by Detroit since 1976.

Put up for auction by its original owner (who bought it Saratoga Springs), this Le Baron 2-door drop-top is loaded. It has power steering, power top, A/C, power brakes and wire wheel hub caps. Powered by Chrysler's unbreakable 2.2 liter in- line 4 mated to a 3-speed automatic. It is painted red with a matching red interior white canvas top. All this with only 23,810 original miles Let's be honest. Some will look down their nose at a "K" car. But, if you want a very sweet car at a very good price, this Le Baron is it.

Estimate: $8,000-$12,500