1982 Chrysler Lebaron

With only 19K original miles, this Medallion Mark Cross is truly a limited-edition and a rare find in this condition!

The Chrysler brand had not offered a convertible since the 1970 model year. Encouraged, in part, by a rebounding economy, Iacocca felt there might be renewed interest. To test the waters, he had a LeBaron two-door coupe sent from the St Louis, Missouri, plant to California, where it was modified into a “non-functional” convertible. Once completed and displayed at several auto shows — where it was met with strong interest— Cars and Concepts, based in Brighton, Michigan, was contracted to manage the conversion of two-door coupes into convertibles for the posh LeBaron.

Thus, when the reimagined Chrysler LeBaron was officially unveiled for 1982, the entry-level luxury car was available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and convertible guises. Having shed its former boxy look for aerodynamic sleekness without sacrificing elegant trimmings, the all-new LeBaron was announced in ads pitched by actor Ricardo Montalban.

I4, 2.6L with Auto Transmission

Key details
VIN / chassis: 1C3BC55DXCG152621

Offered by Atomic Motors, 704 W Sunset Rd, Suite B1, Henderson, NV 89011. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Atomic Motors.