The fifth generation of Imperial was launched in 1974 as not much more than a blinged up Chrysler NewYorker. For the first time since 1956 Imperial shared its body with less Chryslers, and the marque was almost ended in 1973. Elwood Engel supported some designs by Chet Limbaugh and grafted his front end and trunk lid onto a NewYorker bodyshell to create the last Imperial until the badge was dusted off again in 1981.
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Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 1975 440 - badge on headlamp. This was the final year for the 'Imperial' brand.
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Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 1975 440 - badge on c-pillar. For most Imperial models there were two levels of trim, 'Crown' and the more expensive 'LeBaron', but at the end the 'Crown' option was dropped.
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Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 1975 440, with 7,206cc (440) V8 engine. In fact behind the front panel much of this Imperial was simply a Chrysler NewYorker.
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Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 1975 440 2-door coupe. There was also a 4-door hardtop, but in fact both bodies were shared with the Chrysler NewYorker on a 124-inch wheelbase, although the different front and rear panels did manage to add 6-inches.
