Marc returns to assist us study extra about this 1972 Imperial and its earlier proprietor and big of the artwork world, Syd Mead.
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Marc returns to assist us study extra about this 1972 Imperial and its earlier proprietor and big of the artwork world, Syd Mead.
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My father bought Chryslers (69 then a 75). I loved the Imperials from that era. My first car was a 68 Dodge Monaco. It had a broken front seat. I found gold 50/50 power seats from an Imperial in a junk yard. The fronts fit no problem but I had to cut and narrow the rear seat frame for it to fit. I also grabbed the gold carpet and extra insulation for my car. It really improved my old Dodge. PS: You mentioned the slight discoloration of some interior bits. The worst I ever saw was a late 70s Buick wagon. Just 5 years old, it had at least 4 shades of discolored tan, including an almost pink armrest. Whereas my fathers 75 Chrysler New Yorker tan interior looked like new nearly 20 years later (when finally sold).
As for the hidden headlights, don’t forget the 1942 Desoto!
Impressive Imperial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s like a pontoon boat.
So interesting!!! The dash is certainly a design let down compared to the elegant complexity of the rest of the car
The front of this car also appears like the rear of a car with headlights folded.
We don’t get comfortable interiors anymore at least not to this level
Very thoughtful. Wonderful piece of History. The connection to Syd Mead makes it that much better.
I love the way both of you go through such lengths to describe the details of the cars you review. Nice job.❤
The way the hood cut lines line up with the cutlines in the front bumper is so cleanly done.
Syd and Roger took my son and me to downtown Pasadena for burgers in this car. It is magnificant.
Always enjoy the videos with Marc. You have a chemistry and both of you are so knowledgeable.
Absolutely gorgeous automobile and a wonderful presentation thank you so much
The great Imperial Lebaron a truely futuristic car!
I shouldn't look at such vehicular beauty I become completely hypnotised.
Another winning car and video. Welcome back Marc
I remember seeing these on the road being startled thinking it was going backwards!
Some of the bottom cushions on late 70s downsized Cadillacs were pretty loose, but they soon went to the diamond-tufted look which doesn't allow as much play.
LOVE this car!
My dad had a 73 imperial. What a car
My mother had a '68 Imperial and what a tank it was, we had to buy gas at Sunoco to get 240 gas or else it would ping like crazy.
Gorgeous car.
Another wonderful episode of a specific iconic vehicle but also some history with design element. Love it. I truly believe that the '72 and '73 Imperials are by far the most "stunning" vehicles turned out from Detroit. The incredible front theme and fuselage sides with smooth lines are amazing, along with the C pillar. The gold interior is fabulous. You are so fortunate to own one. I have looked and looked for one, in excellent original shape, and none to be found. President Ronald Reagan rode in a '72 Imperial limo during his January 1981 inauguration. I would love to own that limo today. I also remember watching as a kid, the Bill Cosby movie, Uptown Saturday Night and it showcased a '73 Imperial. It made such an impression on me that I never forgot it. In any event, wonderful episode, wonderful tribute and it's always great to hear Marc's thoughts and analysis. Thanks for sharing!
So, Mark was saying Syd Meade actually first purchased this car in 2004. Did I get that right?
What a masterpiece of a car and a remarkable tribute to the master of all designers!!! SYD MEAD
Never bee a Chrysler fan, and even though the front looks like it could be the back, it's still a neat looking car.
I thought that front end was the stern. Lol
Amazing car very beautiful
The steering wheel horn rim is a bad idea
Hi from Australia , Firstly guys , keep up the good work. Secondly these are a stunning looking car in very specific colors that enhance the whole package , equally the interior color , if it were plain black and bland you would not get the charming contrast from the gold, or "Italian tan" as this goldy-peanut color is it also called. Any of the 1970's big 3 Luxury cars , Imperial , Lincoln, or Cadillac Fleetwood' look beautiful in this exact color combination. I have a 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood in the same colors with my seating being part leather in this same color and part an identical colored discreet brocade (some fabrics of the period were awful so over the top they made some luxury cars appear cartoonish). Equally nice would be a dark non metallic midnight blue enamel with the same gold interior . Whenever I go to a car show, a petrol station , or even a shopping carpark , same story , complete strangers come and say love your car and the colors really suit it . Mark you need to do a 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman , but get a discreet one with full leather seats , or mixed leather and mattlasse brocade (nice) not one of the awful pin wale corduroy 1975 versions and not a velour one of any kind 1974, 1975 or 1976 this velour was so "hairy" and tacky it downgrades the whole car. regards fuselage styling the unique bodied 1971 to '76 Fleetwood Broughams & Talisman's have an even greater curves in their body panels and side glass has more curvature in Fleetwood 4 door side glass than the 2 or 4 door Calais or deVille's. I have a mate with a the same Imperial as yours Adam , however black leather interior and the side profile looks as flat as a Lincoln's when his Imperial is parked next to my 1974 Fleetwood , re length , we measured our 2 cars with a builders tape and the Caddy seemed to be 0ne half an inch longer than the Imperial, by carefully rolling the Caddy against a flat wall with the 2 vertical tail light /reflectors touching the wall each side then measuring from the wall to the middle of the pointy V'eed bumper. Maybe it comes down to whom finally assembled the parts & fitted them to the car, i.e. bumper bars etc when it gets down to a half inch difference .
Absolutely beautiful vehicle. To me it is the Barbi Benton of all cars. No mater what angle you view the car. Beautiful!!!
Pam Stewart had the same car
I love Marc's elocution.. very elegant communication.
Question, how did the Imperial rank in overall quality and engineering to Lincoln and Cadillac?
If you ever want to sell it, Im a cash buyer! Great car.
All that and never popped the hood. Sheesh.
😳 I want it!
I understand you having guest, however I watch your channel for your narrating and cars.
Elegant, front end side lamps look like the air- intakes on an Phantom F-4 fighter plane of that era.
Beautiful automobile. Inside and all around, every feature. Concealed headlamps ! I had 1966 Riveria…… another great design. Thanks.
Wish you’d have shown us the 💗 beating heart of this titan – the 440 needs to be on show!
Beautiful car!!!!!
Shaking my head at how beautiful this car is. It really takes the breath away.
Beautiful car!!!
Hav'nt seen one in a very long time.
Thanks for reminding me. 👍👍👍
where are the headlights
Own two of them. 1969 Four door Gold on Gold
1981 Two door White on Red EFI.