Re: IML: '63 Le Baron Leather Seating

[Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx>]

True, however the door panels differed with the
wood-like trim and scrollwork.  Add upholsered seat
side shields (painted metal in Crown) plus the
limousine rear window and the luxury quotient was
definitely upgraded from the Crown. 

The cloth interior was extraordinary in its simplicity
- a precursor to the pattern used in 1966 LeBarons. 
Some say simplicity is the truest luxury.

http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1963/LargeBrochure/Page18.htm

Chris H.

66 LeBaron


--- randalpark@xxxxxxx wrote:

> In 1963, the LeBaron leather interior was the same
> as the Crown, and yes, it is very well done. This
> was also true in other years, while the unique
> LeBaron interior was the cloth version.
>  
> Paul W.
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Mon, 15 May 2006 10:47:03 -0700 (PDT)
> Subject: Re: Re: IML: Le Baron Coachworks in 1962
> 
> 
> None used real wood trim - despite what the
> brochures
> said.  
> 
> The '63 LeBaron with leather is likely the most
> luxurious.  The cord and biscuit upholstery pattern
> was incredibly expensive to manufacture, and it is
> almost impossible to find a craftsman who can
> accurately reproduce it today.  It involved
> individual
> blocks of foam that created 1/2" raised biscuits. 
> This method was used from 1959-1962 in LeBarons, but
> in '63 the ante was raised by the inclusion of a
> raised seam between the biscuits.  This was created
> by
> the insertion of a 3/8" rope between the leather and
> the backing.  See photo:
> 
>
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1963/SpottersGuide/LeBaron-back-seat.jpg
> 
> Incremental refinements in body mounting, drivetrain
> isolation, sound-proofing, and suspension
> calibrations
> occured annually.  All should provide a wonderful
> experience, but the '63 is likely to have an edge in
> regards to a quiet ride.
>    
> Chris H.
> 
> 66 LeBaron
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- larryhager@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> > 
> > > Hello,
> > 
> >   If the '62 LeBaron was just a badged Imp., what 
>  
> >   year was the last uniquely LeBaron made?
> >   Which LeBaron among the late 50's to '63 has the
> >   most quiet ride and most luxurious interior? 
> >   Which used real wood trim?
> >   
> >   Thanks, 
> >   Lou  
> >
> 
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