1984 Chrysler Imperial

Based on a standard LeBaron, the Executive was offered in two lwb flavors: a 131” wheelbase limousine and a 124” wheelbase sedan, as seen here. Including prototypes, 1,700 were made, split among 1,494 limos and 209 sedans, the latter for a single model year, making it perhaps the rarest Chrysler of modern times.

Both were modified to Chrysler spec by historic limited production specialist ASC, reportedly by merging two separate donor cars. This process involved joining a front half cut behind its B pillar and a rear aft of its A pillar, then fitted with rear doors made from the front half of a sedan front door and the rear half of a coupe’s. Simple, right?

According to the Mopar historians at Allpar, corporate marketing materials claimed the Executive was aimed at “very affluent, status-oriented buyers seeking traditional limousine characteristics in a modern, efficient size.”

That meant a length of 203”, or roughly between 21st century Mercedes E and S-Class specs, though at 68” wide, the Executive is at least a full seven inches narrower than either.

Both Executive variants came in black, blue, charcoal, or silver with a color-matched padded vinyl top.

The auction car appears to be fully standard and complete, with appropriate brightwork, badging, and trim present.

Whether leather or velour, Executive upholstery was color-keyed to exterior paintwork, and most cars seem to have been equipped with standard “luxury cloth” button-tufted seating as seen here.

Limos were equipped with a center partition incorporating a power divider, jump seats, and “glamour module” lighting unit, while sedan passengers made do with mere acres of legroom, adjustable footrests, and rear cabin a/c outlets.

The latter are fed via ductwork hidden beneath the front center console, a feature unique to Executives. Note the full electronic dashboard.

Power comes from a standard carbureted 2.6 liter four-cylinder and drives the front wheels via a Chrysler 3-speed automatic transaxle. These cars are certainly capable of modern freeway speeds thanks to the Mitsubishi engine’s torquey delivery and sub-3,000 pound weight, though surprisingly their lightness has no negative impact on a quiet, relaxed ride.

This car is offered without known history.

Low production, specialist manufactured, factory official cars are always intriguing, and with fewer Executive sedans than Miura P400s built, they don’t come much scarcer than this auction car. Estimated $4,000 - $8,000.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS

It should be noted that this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

We have not started or driven the car so cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

Due to California emissions laws, please note that this vehicle may only be sold to an out-of-state resident for use outside of California or to a licensed automotive dealer.

Please note that the title for this vehicle is in transit.