1964-1970 Imperial LeBaron

by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
The 1964-1970 Imperial LeBaron, the Imperial's small-volume (except for the bumper 1969 season) upper-class line, still a more luxurious version of the less expensive models. Offered only as a four-door hardtop through 1968, it was then joined by a two-door companion.

The 1965 Imperial LeBaron hardtop sedan, part of the 1964-1970 Imperial LeBaron series.
1965 Imperial LeBaron hardtop sedan.  See more pictures of Imperial cars.


Priced $600-800 upstream of the comparable Crowns, it boasted more standard accessories and more lavish interior appointments. A half-dozen cars were converted into limousines by the Stageway Coaches company in Arkansas, Chrysler's attempt to keep alive the spirit of the earlier Ghia Crowns.

Predictably, comments for 1964-70 Crown models also apply here.

Pluses of the 1964-1970 Imperial LeBaron:
  • Reasonably good supply
  • A daily-driver for big-car collectors
  • High-grade interior
  • Power assists galore
Minuses of the 1964-1970 Imperial LeBaron:
  • Fuel thirst
  • Bulk
  • Quality control slipped after '68
  • Depreciating lately
Production of the 1964-1970 Imperial LeBaron:
1964: 2,949
1965: 2,164
1966: 1,878
1967: 2,194
1968: 1,852
1969: 4d htp 14,821; 2d htp 4,592
1970: 4d htp 8,426; 2d htp 1,803
Limo 6 in 1967 and 1968, 6 (est.) 1969 and 1970

Specifications of the 1964-1970 Imperial LeBaron:
Length, inches: 227.8 (1964-66), 224.7 (1967-68), 229.7 (1969- 70), 260.7 (1967-68 limo), 265.7 (1969-70 limo)
Wheelbase, inches: 129.0 (1964-66), 127.0 (1967-70), 163.0 (limo)
Weight, pounds: 4,610-5,090, 6,300-6,500 (limo)
Price, new: $5,898-6,596; $15,000-18,500 (limo)

Engines for the 1964-1970 Imperial LeBaron:

Type
Size
Horsepower
Years
ohv V-8 413/ 440 340/350/360 1964-1970

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