FULL REVIEW: Syd Mead’s 12k mile, 1972 Imperial Lebaron 4 door hardtop
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- Finally, what you've been waiting for. The full review on my 12k mile 1972 Imperial LeBaron 4-door hardtop. It doesn't get much better than this if you're a Mopar fan. Mopar or no car!
Formerly owned by visual futurist Syd Mead.
If you like these videos, perhaps you'll also like my written articles. Check out this article on kindle written about my 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale coupe:
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I really like the fact that cars of this era had a "vacuum reservoir", which could store the excess nothing until it wasn't needed.
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Your car used to be a regular at the annual ArtCenter Car Classic in Pasadena, California. Mead is a legend in the design world. RIP Syd Mead.
Your Imperial's features takes me back to my Dad's 72 Imperial. I used to love sitting in those luxurious seats and playing with the turn signals, adjusting the st wheel, play with the map light, and ran the antenna up and down more than my dad was happy with.
More importantly, that Imperial probably saved my life (I was in the back seat), when a semi exceeding the 75 mph limit rear ended us as we entered the hwy. LSS - The car was so beefy the semi didn't collapse the full depth of the trunk and Dad was able to pull off the road with no injuries inside the Imperial! Loved that car.
440 great ride.
Great memories
Congratulations and admittedly, I envy you. My parents bought Syd's house before he moved to California in 1975. My father came close to buying this spectacular Imperial from Syd as he hadn't decided if he was going to take the car with him. He obviously decided to take it along with his incredible Mercedes sports coupe with gull wing doors. Two unbelievable classics.
As a GM guy who owns a few big '72 Buicks, I just love this Imperial!. It's such a classy looking automobile. Big luxury cars of the early to mid 70's were just amazing with their length and plush interiors. Cars today no matter how luxurious just don't have the character or styling of these beauties.
Very true, my dad had a '72 Buick Riviera GS Stage 1, it was fast even for a landyacht. It also came with a primal traction control. "Max-Trac". It would retard the ignition system when activated & sensed loss of traction of the rear wheels. It also had a sunroof that leaked in car wash. Still, those cars had persona.
Absolutely agree with you. All cars think they are luxurious… they’re not. They are identical across the brands with ludicrous amounts of useless tech.
Yes, the luxury cars of this era were massive! They were true six-seaters.
@@citibear57 Nowadays their just 4 seaters
Love the luxury centurion👍🏻
I have never met anyone besides you, with the exact taste in cars as me!
And me. Haha !!!
@@paulpeterson4311 Count me in too.
As I have the very same. I have told Adam this a few times! My collection is just about the same as Adam’s. Love my BIG 4 door sedan 🚗’s! ❤️
I seem to be developing a taste for these cars as well but I think this is due to these videos!
Me also!!
I went to the Kiss concert in a biege colored Imperial like that in 1975. I was so impressed with it being bigger than my first apartment!
The only bummer, it wouldn't fit in the garage LOL but you felt like 'Somebody' in that land yacht and a spacious back seat.... Memories
That is a really neat front grille and bumper on that car, amazing to think of how lucky a car it was to have a good owner and not be a victim of neglect and be entered in some demolition derby.
One of the most stylish cars ever made by Chrysler corporation.
It’s not Chrysler
@@bluwng imperial is part of chrysler corporation
Very TRUE. Jihn DELOREAN orriginalkt WORKED fir general motors. Look at the similarities. From the bauutifull green 67 caddillac Eldorado. On the steghen king movie ruding the bullet. HOLY FUCK. Love the SCARY sinister front ENDS wuth hide away headlights and the back styling wuth the smalk head lights. The ither thing us t h e smaller REAR WINDOW. Makes a big dufference. And the fender skirts. And the chrome trim on bottom 8 or 10 inches if CAR.THATS FULL GANGSTA BROTHER. FUCKIN LIVE IT TI DEATH FRED NOBKE NOBKE FENCE GATEKEEPER NIGHTFENCER BRAINTREE HOLBROOK BOSTON. MA. I THINK. ISSAC WAS SMOKIN PURPLE HAZE. OR TOO MUCH PANAMA RED. LIKE 6HE REAL COLUMBIAN RED. THAT WAS AROUND IN EATLLY 70 S. AND TOOK.IY IT A LITYLE TO FAR ON SHAFT. CRAZY THEY HAD THE CURB FEELERS. I CALL THEM 🐀 INSTERGATORS. SO THEY WOUDNT FUCK UP THERE THERE WHUTE WALLS. ACTUALLY. THEY JUST OAUD OFF THE COPS AND EIULD OARJ RIGHT IN TGE MIDDKE OF TGE STREET. LIJE WILKY THE WIMP. AND HUS CADDILLAC COFFIN. STECEYBRAY VAUGHN VUR SING SUNG WAY VEFIRE THAT BRO BY ISELY. WAR. ETCETRA. LOOK UP PIMPS IN THE 7OS AND YOU WILL SHIT YOUR OABTS. HILLARRIOS AND TRUE. WATCH DURTY HARRY. WHEN HUTCH PULKS OVER THE PURPLE ONE. ON THE 650 TRIUMMP MOTORCYCLE. YOU CANT MAKE THID SHIT ☝ CRAZY. NIGHTFENCER GATEKERPET. BRAINTREE. KINDA SCARY
@@bluwng I know what you're saying, but it's like saying a Cadillac is not GM. Essentially, it is a Chrysler product.
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Brad was correct. It was manufactured by Chrysler corp. He didn’t say it was a Chrysler.
Absolutely gorgeous styling and condition.
I agree...I love it!
1972 was probably the LAST good year for automobile styling!
@trip. Big YES.
I meet Syd Mead in New Zealand in the early 1980's as our design School brought him over to talk to us as well as do a lecture tour. Amazing man, amazing lecture on how Blade runner and his other movies got their look!! This beautiful Imperial Lebaron suited him..!
For the first minute or two I was thinking, meh ugly, but by the end I'm totally sold. This is an awesomely styled car. Love it.
I have to agree the styling is 10/10. The beauty is mesmerizing to me. Love it!
The Car Is Absolutely Gorgeous Museum & Show Time Piece🥇🏆🤩
Yes beautiful car! the front end has no equal. Syd Mead was a genius
Wonderful. Syd was my favourite designer and artist ever. I would have loved it if his designs were used by car makers.
He was such an influence in sci-fi.
A wonderful car and video. That paint is sublime!
See this is when American cars were in their element. Look at that interior and the whole presentation. Fast forward 10 years into the 80's and it all turned to junk. This was an absolutely amazing car. Just wow.
What exactly did this car do well besides look good and give you a place to sleep when you were too hungover to drive? Couldn’t accelerate, handle, stop, and would stall on left turns. These cars were junk. I’d take an 85 Daytona turbo or the 87 aero Lebanon turbo over that toilet any day of the week.
@@FancyAnimal Well any 80s Chrysler was absolute junk also so same difference really.
@@MercOne my family owned about 10 of the K car derivatives through the 80s and early 90s and had no issues for the most part. My Daytona went 200k miles without issue and could run circles around that 70s toilet. They were simple cars to perform scheduled maintenance on and could run 14s with the intercooled turbo and a stick…13s with the Omni GLHs…which is why they’re collectible. We drove all mopar from 60s onward, which is how I know you’re just full of turd and cocaine tranny flashbacks.
@Jay & Laong's World!🤪²⁰²¹ I never saw a single K car or K car based Mopar with a properly aligned trunk lid. Not a single one.
@@FancyAnimal 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z was a hell of a cool car. My brother worked for Chrysler back at that time and he had access to the executive motor pool vehicles for weekend trips. Often he’d drive home to PA with one of these cars. And I beat the hell out of every car he brought home. These were cars for evaluation and were destroyed at the end of their duty. The Turbo Z looked like no other car at the time and was quite fast compared to other 1984 American sports cars.
What will I always remember?
“All monitored systems functioning…the driver’s door is ajar…”
For those too young to remember, some cars in the early 1980s talked.
Most notably some Chrysler and Ford products, and the Nissan Maxima.
The good old days…
One of the most stylish Imperials of the "feselage" chassis. 1972 Inperial and Plymouth Gran Fury were my favorite of this era. Great car,, RIP Sid.
I also love the 72 Gran Fury. Awesome looking car.
I’m surprised you don’t own one of those as well Adam.
My first car was a 72 Fury III 4 door hardtop.
I remember the magazine ads for Chrysler “fuselage” styling!
@@RareClassicCars
The Gran gets you the hidden headlights not on lesser models for extra coolness.
i had 2 1967 Imperials, thanks for showing this big beauty! i could almost feel the ride with the way you utilized he camera position and sound, i dont know why but it took me back to my 67's. thanks
I've owned and enjoyed almoat every car you've showcased on this channel. The exception? This Imperial. And sadly for me, it has always been my favorite. I almost bought a 71 model one time, in green, but it was sold out from under me.
Even back in the day when I owned all these cars, 1980-85, these Imperial was even a bit rare at that time. There have never been very many of them on the road. As where the other cars you've showcased, used to fill our streets everywhere one after another.
This Imperial is truly a classic beauty. If I ever have the chance to purchase one again before my time is up, rest assured I'm going to jump on it.
The front end view can be really appreciated with the angles you shot.Just gorgeous
Happy Saturday night all! Now THIS is the video I've been waiting for. Oh this car is an utter dreamboat.
I had a 1969 4 door Imperial Lebaron, cream color with saddle interior. It had the sequential taillights. Same body styling, but with better looking front and rear ends. Very nice in many ways. Had air conditioning, power window, and other little problems. Sometimes you get tired of dealing with the problems, and just decide it's time to move on. My father had a 1957 and 1961 Imperials. He drove the family across the country a few times in those Imperials. I didn't have enough knowledge back then to appreciate those cars. It's nice to see them once in a while being saved and appreciated.
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Totally thrilled you were able to acquire Syd’s imperial
I met him a number of years ago at an LA car show he named the car “Fabulon” !!!
He was such an amazing and talented man 💕
This is one of my dream cars, and I’ve driven two of them in my life. They are not pillowy, as you say, but they drive like much smaller cars… responsive, with good road feel, and good body control. I was astounded at how good they were to drive. Both Imperials had the trunk-mounted dual a/c, as well.
The right time and financial circumstances for buying one of my own have always eluded me. But someday, I will have a 72-73 Imperial. Thanks for bringing this car to life here.
I can see Darth Vader making this his official ride. That front end has such a menacing look.
Yea maan that look kool if he drive around in this , elbow out and a smoke in the grill , and a couple of storm troopas in the back seat
Interesting thought, Robert. Didn't think of it until you said it. On the other hand I've always felt the '79-'81 Firebird/Trans Am had a totally Darth Vader front end. In that case it was ugly, in this one though, quite beautiful.
@Jay & Laong's World!🤪²⁰²¹ Okay. It's a handsome car vs. the ugly Trans Am I mentioned. You do see the resemblance of the T/A front end I mentioned. If you don't recall it, look it up and you should see right away.
Yea if darth Vader was a pimp 🤣🤣🤣 that would be sick lol
@Jay & Laong's World!🤪²⁰²¹ Yes and it's an attractive grill. I'm kind of indifferent on Star Wars and company.
You are absolutely amazing in finding these magical classic cars that are in magnificent original condition !
It's like being in a time machine back to the 60s and 70s !
Thank you so much for sharing your videos ❤
I am not surprised at all that this is Syd Mead's car. His vision of the future was amazing.
I'd love to drive that big beauty, even once! Great car, thanks Adam.
Absolutely beautiful! I first met Syd in California and a car show where he was showing his beautiful Imperial. I’m glad it’s gone to somebody who can appreciate it.
*at a car show.
As I said in my comment, we are lucky this Imperial went to collector who shares their cars instead of merely hoarding them.
@@rightlanehog3151 Exactly :)
This car is gorgeous! Thanks for posting. Being a Mopar fan, I have always loved their muscle car line up. Having said that, I really appreciate the luxury cars they built as well. Nice to see it so well preserved.
Plate C
You present these cars so well and informatively...highly enjoyable and educational! I love Imperials from all eras.
Brings back a flood of memories- my 72 had same interior but had the rear heat and floor tuner stereo. I Remember washing and waxing which was virtually an all day affair. These look so great at night too with the light placement. I could go on and on......
Heh..that reminds me cleaning my 77 correctly was exhausting..i liked treating the leather pillow seats the most.
This car just blows my mind. That front end styling is amazing (it does look like a back end) . We just don't see styling like this any more.
Agree on all your points, but must mention 'styling like this' has been gone for DECADES, much longer than just any more.
They don't make them like this anymore!
@@johnwelchs3576 That's true, but I had already said that yesterday.
I was gonna say the front looks like the rear.
These were big comfortable ,beautiful looking and fun to drive automobiles,and you will never see anything this great ever again .The world ended in the mid 70s .
A neighbor across the street from me when I was growing up had one of these. He was an executive for a grocery distributor in a large city and used it for a daily driver. It was definitely a luxurious boat of that era, but it was also a maintenance nightmare. As meticulously as he had it maintained, there was _always_ something that wasn't working. The headlights and windows were frequent culprits.
You're absolutely right about the ride and handling. I finally sold my 73 Imperial three years ago. In the time I had it, I replaced the ball joints and control arm bushings.
I drove it daily for years. People would say "Wow I bet it's like riding on a cloud".
And I would tell them, "Not exactly. Lincolns and Caddys do because they have coil springs. This car has torsion bars and leaf springs and it's stiffer."
My Imperial had 135K on it when I bought it and the shocks were old blue Monroe's, probably from the 80's. I replaced the sway bar bushings and put on Monroe sensatracs.
It took all the floatiness out and handled better. However, it definitely did not ride like a pillow.
The 1973 sales film touted "Torsion-quiet ride. Torsion bars and rear leaf springs give you a stable ride. A comfortable ride."
That sums it up. The ride was comfortable, but not pillowy or soft.
But apparently, it rode better than the New Yorker. That's what I've heard anyway.
I think a lot of the ride of these is the lack of isolation of the unit rather than body on frame design. Ford had refined the concept with the 1965's, with a stiffer body mounted on the frame only with a few big rubber mounts located at the unvibrating (there's a word for that I can't think of ) points of the frame.
Adam, Once again, thank you. I am so impressed that you got this car out of Hollywood where a former "Tonight Show" host has a penchant for gathering up vintage Imperials. A car bigger than a Suburban is a rare thing and we are so fortunate it went to a collector who shares rather than hoards classics. :D
Sid owning this makes perfect sense. I think that grill has an amazing presence. When we were kids we would have said it looked mean but I think it also looks beautiful.
Oh, I am sooo envious. I grew up liking all Chrysler products, as my father had always been loyal to Dodge automobiles. I would get my father or oldest brother to drive me to the dealerships when the new cars came out in October each year. (I was 14 years old when the 1972 models came out). I would grab every brochure that I could, but the Imperial brochure was the holy grail. I would read the brochures over and over, and stare at the pictures for hours. I got Motor Trend every month, and when they did comparison tests of say Cadillac, Lincoln, and Imperial, I was offended that they always ranked Imperials last. How dare they! LOL Your comments in this video are accurate though, and I am quite impressed. I have subscribed to this channel and will watch other videos soon. Thanks!
I eagerly awaited this video, and my anticipation was not in vain. Your in-depth review of this stunningly beautiful Imperial did not disappoint. I so appreciate the detailed narratives you provide on every car in your collection and the unhurried tour from stem to stern, inside and out. I get to drink my fill of every last detail and nuance without pausing for anything but the occasional envious sigh. This car was no exception. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into all your posts, and especially for sharing this particular piece of automotive art. It's truly a thing of beauty.
Thx for the nice note!
Well said!
STEM??? 🤔
@@RareClassicCars back to future actually should have this in it instead of the delorean
Thank you for the memory I had the same car in high school , my best friend had a 1971 Imperial . And we would drive are cars to school. Every day . Good times!
I love the typography of the instrument panel. Amazing contrast. Your philosophy about keeping things original as possible also mirrors mine. It's almost a duty with a car like this to maintain originality.
Dang, those cars are HUGE! Beautiful oldie!
When my Dad brought this one home, I was in awe
My favorite of all his cars.
It’s quite a coincidence that Syd Mead drove the largest luxury production car ever made. He created one of the largest (if not the largest) sci-fi movie antagonist ever: the V’ger probe in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Much of his futuristic concept art for that movie made it into the film during Spock’s space walk sequence. Quite a guy. You’re lucky to have his old car...which is an amazing automobile flaws and all. Another interesting review: really enjoy them because I love cars from this era but never devoted enough time to really learn about them. Carry on.
Syd Mead, of course, was also the stylist of the original Blade Runner released in '84- well ahead of it's time, and still a classic!
Glenn Gould drove one too.
@@ktkt1825 ,KT are my initials,😉
@@KNT.63 Lucky you!
That car is amazing! It is a true look back in time. I love it.
Adam I’ve been watching your channel for several months now. Not gonna lie…when I saw my 1st episode (I believe you were discussing the GM X cars from a porch swing) I thought it was dry & boring. But I loved the cars you showcased and, the more I watched, the more I grew to respect & enjoy your casual, relaxed style & amazing knowledge! I particularly enjoy the level of detail with which you discuss the styling, the features, the engineering as well as the ride & handling & interior components. Every time I think: I wonder if he’s gonna show us THAT? - you invariably read my mind & focus on the very thing I hoped you would! Today, I absolutely love your channel & have immense respect for both your candid presentation style & impressive knowledge. I also share your (excellent) taste in automotive style & find I agree with almost every opinion you share (such as the incredibly understated & elegant styling of this 72 Imperial). THANKS for investing the time & effort to make these videos. They’re excellent & I (now) look forward to each & every one!
Ha. That’s nice to hear. Thx for the feedback!
A wonderful review of a wonderful automobile. My father had a ‘67 and then a ‘73 New Yorker. He loved both of them. As you commented, he too, appreciated the handling of Chryslers and the performance of the 440. Thank you for making this video of your beautiful Imperial by Chrysler.
I know it's later on, but my Dad (God rest his soul) loved his '83 5th Avenue. That 318 was more than adequate to get your your butt in gear.
@@moosecat I had a 1983 Chrysler New Yorker (the one on the K-Car chassis), after I had 150K on it I was wishing I had bought the Fifth Avenue instead. The 2.6-I4 from Mitsubishi was a horrible engine, I had to dump the car because the engine was bad in it. I ended up trading it in for a V6 powered Ford Taurus.
I also had a 1985 Dodge D-250 with a 318 in it. I was happy with that, I had that thing for about 20 years and almost 300K miles (I did have the engine rebuilt at 137K because it started burning some oil, something that would have been impossible with the New Yorker four cylinder due to the POS engine blocks in them).
I really enjoy joining you as you travel down memory lane bringing us the incredible classic cars that were owned by my family members, their friends or the parents of friends of mine in high school during this time period. In this case, my friend Richie would get dropped off at high school every day in an Imperial just like this but with a black interior. I, like you really like the gold interior. Quite unique. I remember always marveling at how massive that car was. Anyway, I really enjoy learning all I do about the cars and always look forward to your next vid.
That must have been Richie Rich!
Awesome. I don't think I have ever seen this version of the Imperial before. There is something mysterious an ominous about it as if whoever is driving it must be important and has it good.
Saw Syd at a conference in LA back in the day. One of my heroes. I’m glad the Imperial is in good hands!
I had a low mile 71 Fury Gran Coupe for a while, and I have a love affair for these full-size Mopars now. These c-body's really have to be seen in person and driven to appreciate.
Agree. I had a 70 Fury III, and living in Seattle with a lot of windy roads it was a blast to drive.
Always enjoy your very informative videos! And digging this Imperial. We had a ‘71 LeBaron hardtop sedan when I was a kid - in fact I learned to drive in it. Loved the wide open side windows. I prefer the segmented horizontal taillights on the ‘71 - with the centered reverse light - to the vertical style on the ‘72. Though I do kinda prefer the front of the ‘72. As a kid, I though the rim-blow steering wheel was amazing, and the foot-operated radio seek function. Oh, and the radio frequency scale was printed on a cylinder; switching from AM to FM would rotate the cylinder so that you needn’t be bothered having to see both scales at the same time.
A neighbor in Arizona had a white/white one, he paid me to keep it clean. I really liked air-drying it by driving down the highway and back. At the time I thought it was fancier than my dad's 73 Coupe Deville. Just cool and fun! At night, I also liked the way the instrument panel, buttons and dials were lighted or back lighted. It just felt right.
What a gorgeous car. These "land yachts" of the late 60's and early 70's were the epitome of American luxury. I'm partial to the fuselage theme of the Chrysler lineup . Keep up the great work. Let's keep these classics alive.
Breathtaking car.
That is one beautiful piece of craftsmanship!! Thank you for sharing this..
Monstrous and elegant. Three people could sunbathe on that hood, lol. And, "The King's Interior." Love the speedometer and steering wheel. Has a myriad of thoughtful, neat little appointments, like those reading lights. I'd love to drive something like that just one time.
oh wow !! Syd Mead? WOW!!! That''s extraordinary!!!
THIS was truly a delight, Adam!! 🙌🏻
We had a 59 Imperial sedan, then moved to a 66 New Yorker. Dad gave that NY’r to me eventually, and really loved it. I SOOO wish I’d never sold it. 😭 I did a few things to that 66 that improved it substantially.
Then after married, I found myself a 67 Imperial Crown Coupe in Black/Gold. That was quite a gem, but had been flooded, so had numerous electrical system problems in the accessories … still, was a hoot to drive, and the kids loved it too. As dad always said, the New Yorker and
Imperial were the “driver’s cars among the luxury car choices”.
Obviously your family has good taste in cars......
Supremely rattle free cruising down & up the road. The front end is imposing and very minimalist. The rear fender marker lights are almost a Gothic shield.
Fabulous car!
I have always enjoyed Syd Mead's work. This car is fitting for him.
My dad had a absolutely gorgeous dark blue metallic 1971 Chrysler Newport 4 dr hard top with Dark blue and black brocade fabric upholstery, a 383 4bbl, and a 727 transmission...and I got to drive it almost as much as he did. It was 1975/76, 17-19 yrs old, rode a rebuilt 1958 Harley ( we'd bought it at a cop auction and spent 9 1/2 months rebuilding it before I got my bike license at 16 ) I rode the bike from mid-April until late October (sometimes a little later because I grew up on the very west coast of Vancouver Island and there were yrs when I never had to stop riding at all.) In the winter, if I needed a car that was reliable (I had some winter beaters, but ya know...lol) I'd borrow the Newport. Great car, great memories...and that 72 Imperial Lebaron reminds me of all of the good times.
I definitely love the unique styling and how well integrated the bumpers are. Just a great car, and a great review!
Gorgeous... I was really shocked by its sheer size when I suddenly saw one up close in NYC... ;)
I really love these cars! Drove my father's 73 in the late 80s while going to high school. Fully loaded. What a car hope to own one of my own some day
you had one already, and you let it go. are you worthy of another?
Adam,I like seeing such a young man taking an interest in all of these incredible cars! I always appreciate the beginning when you show yourself to the world on RUclips.
Hi Adam. I've been watching your channel for some time and absolutely love it. We have identical tastes and approaches to classics. Your collection and expertise is quite impressive. I can't really say that I love a certain auto manufacturer, I tend to love all of them. Having said that, the 1972 and 1973 Imperials are a top favorite of mine. I've looked for years but really haven't been able to find a nice, original one. Your's is a true museum piece beauty.....congratulations on that. Thank you for sharing your collection and knowledge, it really makes my day!
Ok Adam I am starting to wonder ....how many cars does this guy own? I used to think when watching your channel that you would borrow a different car but when you say " I bought this car and is one of my favorites" , now I realize that you are Jay Leno #2. Where do you keep all of them? You must have a warehouse and did very well in the stock market to own all these beautiful cars. Great presenter! Keep up your great program.
There are a lot of Elwood Engel styling cues on this car & he was still Chrysler VP in charge of styling at this point & it was Elwood who gave Syd Mead his start at Ford.
YES!! Elwood Engel replaced Virgil Exner at Chrysler in the early 60's. He designed the 61 Lincoln, saving the Lincoln division from being closed.
Most of the Ford Products of the 60's had his styling cues, and he brought them to Chrysler. The '67 Imperial looks a lot like the 61 Lincoln because he designed it.
As you know, the brightwork on top of the fenders and doors was his cue.
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Good job Gregg!!
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What an outstanding presentation...not only on the Imperial but the fact that it was Syd's car. My son and I went to Syd's home just after he acquired this car and it was parked outside under a cover. My son, realizing that I am a car nut, wanted to see if I could identify the car while covered. A quick examination of the front right fender indicated that it was a Chrysler product and the length had to be am Imperial. Once again, he was impressed by my auto prowess. His grandfather was a Chrysler dealer and I owned a bunch of the products. You mentioned that the Imperial and the New Yorker consolidate in 1974. The Imperial disappeared and became the New Yorker in 1976. I had a beautiful black coupe of that year. Syd, Roger, my son, granddaughter and I mounted the Imperial and went down town for burgers. What a treat. I am so glad that you have the car and are, obviously, caring for it as Syd would have wanted. We used to kid each other as he would not believe that the BMW was the "Ultimate Driving Machine". In his opinion, it was the Cadillac. Chuck in Allen, TX.
Syd was an early design hero to me. I admired his ground breaking work that led to many auto designs in later years. This video gave me an opportunity to learn more about this fine motorcar.
This car needs no introduction, it's so classy, beautifully kept, & looking at it it looks like a time capsule, & the color, "Always bet on black!" 🤣 To me it's a baby limousine.
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Stunning! Appreciate your tribute to the previous owner. Love your knowledge of these cars!
What a great car! The styling, the technical features at this time! Thank you for sharing the impressions.
What a car, a treat for the eye and the soul.
Adam, your videos On this channel are my happy place on the internet! I thoroughly enjoy every bit of information, styling, options, etc.
In my estimation, yu are more enjoyable and more informative than any automotive periodical.
Thank you
Yes, I did enjoy this review and drive. Excellent work showcasing this marvelous example of some of the best styling ever put into production, and for taking over the reigns of caretaking for it. I honestly do believe you have the best collection of cars on RUclips. Felt like a lifetime since you teased this one, but it was definitely worth the wait!
Also, the marching band playing in the background was unintentionally perfect- it reminded me of the film Mean Streets where one of these Imperials showcased prominently, while taking place during a feast in NYC where a lot of marching band music was playing.
Ha. Thanks for the nice note!
OMG. One of the best videos I’ve seen on your channel. Love, Syd mead.
This guy has so many extraordinary cars. My goodness.
I absolutely love the early 70s Imperials & this black beauty is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing this fun video 👍👍
You have Syd Mead’s actual Imperial?!
WOW!
A truly gorgeous car from the 1970's which we here in the USA have sadly forgotten how an American car was to look and perform. Thanks for this video.
The older I get the more I love these old luxury barges. This car is beautiful in black.
Neat as hell. WOW! The front end of that beauty looks like it's rear end.
That said, I remember seeing lots
of those cars around, even into the
mid 1980's. Keep em coming!
Our neighbors had one of these when I was a kid. It was cream colored. I remember thinking it was the biggest car ever!
These Imperials are my favorite car of all time, they just look like nothing else and they're positively immense.
seein this 70s cars always blows me away- so sad they arent built like this anymore- for me- as european and growin up with kojak and streets of .sfrancisco love this cars- this is one beauty !!
Mid century design in a 70s car. Love it.
Awesome car !! Thanks for showing us !
Its truly a beautiful car. So minimalist and clean. This type of design needs a renaissance. The logos, the font, the wheels, the lights, the chrome... just perfect. Nothing gaudy. So tasteful.
Always appreciate your auto presentations. Thanks for sharing this one on the Imperial.
Just an amazingly beautiful car. I love the endlessly long hood and pronounced front fender tops so visible from behind the wheel, reminiscent of a '64 Olds. Great lines.
This channel is great. Love the cars, delivery and cold opens.
I've never seen these cars, glad you are able to review them. Amazing
A true MASTERPIECE. Of mass production assembly...class act...love looking down that long long hood. You know you were driving a REAL American automobile 👍
What a rare gorgeous imperial
the 69-73 Imps are my favorite by far!
First time I’ve ever seen one of these. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing
That is nice, it reminded me of the 1973 New Yorker I had. Those floor vents would cool the whole car in the summertime! 👍