Here in Mexico these were the top of the line for Chrysler for a number of years till the LH Concorde appeared. These were only available as coupes with the 3 speed auto or 4 speed in 91 and early 92. My dad owned a 93 model with a 2.5 intercooled turbo engine which wasn't available in the US. They were called Phantom down here, which I think is a kick ass name for a sporty coupe... We even had a limited run of these in Mexico with the 2.2 16V Lotus engineered head and a Getrag 5 speed manual. I currently own a 93 car just as my dad did, which I'm restoring to its former glory as a homage to my late dad and his favorite car. These were as far as the K cars could go and overall I think they were very solid vehicles for their time
I had a Turbo coupe in my youth. Later upgraded to a Turbo II intercooled engine from a wrecked Shelby Shadow. But it almost seems like the coupes never existed - they have all virtually disappeared. It's gotten to the point if I mention I owned a Lebaron, people automatically react and say "Oh yeah, the convertible" and they very nearly DON'T believe me when I said I owned a coupe and yes, they made them that way. Mine had the fully digital dash, digital travel computer, digital HVAC, power EVERYTHING and thankfully - cloth seats. I loved it. I honestly should have kept it and just kept improving it. I also did a few modifications like I put the earlier, T-handle automatic shifter in as I preferred that. The junkyards used to have thousands of these cars or their stablemates. They used to practically GIVE parts away.
Yes, I agree 5 speed,and the better looking early dashboard, didn't like the later dash mainly because of the pushbutton light and wiper switches on the top left.
I prefer the 87-89 interior and dash better entirely. The 90-95 looked cheapened and decontented. I'd also get a coupe, I think they were great looking and much rarer. I'd like a GTC coupe with the older interior swapped in. 👍
Great info video. But not once did you mention the name of car? Repeatedly you said J body but never once car name! At 60 yrs old I love em. Wanted to shop for one but NO NAME!
Thank god. They're awful ones. The LeBaron was a cheap knockoff of the turd at the time that was a Ford Thunderbird. You can get an R129 for the same price now, and it's 10X the car.
Nice examples of quite a mediocre car. Btw that front overhang bothers me. It's soooooooooo long. The wheels should be like 20 cm more in the front from desing point of view... 😀
Here in Mexico these were the top of the line for Chrysler for a number of years till the LH Concorde appeared. These were only available as coupes with the 3 speed auto or 4 speed in 91 and early 92. My dad owned a 93 model with a 2.5 intercooled turbo engine which wasn't available in the US. They were called Phantom down here, which I think is a kick ass name for a sporty coupe... We even had a limited run of these in Mexico with the 2.2 16V Lotus engineered head and a Getrag 5 speed manual. I currently own a 93 car just as my dad did, which I'm restoring to its former glory as a homage to my late dad and his favorite car. These were as far as the K cars could go and overall I think they were very solid vehicles for their time
Amazing price for these......you will find very happy buyers!
The 1988 is gorgeous.
I had a Turbo coupe in my youth. Later upgraded to a Turbo II intercooled engine from a wrecked Shelby Shadow. But it almost seems like the coupes never existed - they have all virtually disappeared. It's gotten to the point if I mention I owned a Lebaron, people automatically react and say "Oh yeah, the convertible" and they very nearly DON'T believe me when I said I owned a coupe and yes, they made them that way.
Mine had the fully digital dash, digital travel computer, digital HVAC, power EVERYTHING and thankfully - cloth seats. I loved it. I honestly should have kept it and just kept improving it. I also did a few modifications like I put the earlier, T-handle automatic shifter in as I preferred that. The junkyards used to have thousands of these cars or their stablemates. They used to practically GIVE parts away.
So true! The coupes sold pretty well also but you almost NEVER see them nowadays. I'd love to find a clean one.
Man how time flys, I remember these cars were everywhere,and now they are classics,I really like that red 88 with 5 speed 👍
Love them both! I prefer the 87-89 dashes and I love the 5 speed!
If the red one had a turbo I’d be all over it😊
Yes, I agree 5 speed,and the better looking early dashboard, didn't like the later dash mainly because of the pushbutton light and wiper switches on the top left.
I prefer the 87-89 interior and dash better entirely. The 90-95 looked cheapened and decontented. I'd also get a coupe, I think they were great looking and much rarer. I'd like a GTC coupe with the older interior swapped in. 👍
I have the teal ones Shadow cousin. Not quite in this shape though
Both look like clean examples in this footage. I hope they find good homes
I DROVE one of these cars for 11 years, they will very likely out last "anything" put out in todays market
DOOR IS AJAR.
I had a GTC turbo convertible. Every option on the car broke. The base models were good.
That red one is perfect and the older style interior looks much better.
Agreed
Bring your mechanic
Bring two. Both cars will check out impressively.
These cars are the best K-car to buy because they are the only one that people preserved as show cars, Sunday cruisers etc. most of them low miles
Very true!
Nice 😀
Thanks 😋
@@orphancargarage5746 Welcome 😀
Everyone and their mom had this convertible 😂
Great info video. But not once did you mention the name of car? Repeatedly you said J body but never once car name! At 60 yrs old I love em. Wanted to shop for one but NO NAME!
Oops ya said LeBarron at end of video
But you are correct. I should have said it sooner....
Thank god. They're awful ones. The LeBaron was a cheap knockoff of the turd at the time that was a Ford Thunderbird.
You can get an R129 for the same price now, and it's 10X the car.
Nice examples of quite a mediocre car. Btw that front overhang bothers me. It's soooooooooo long. The wheels should be like 20 cm more in the front from desing point of view... 😀