Luxury Survivor ! 1962 Imperial LeBaron in Ivory & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 7-14-22.
We're looking at a 1962 Imperial LeBaron in Ivory Paint. The car comes with the 413 CI V8 engine, and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Elwood “Woodie” Hummer. Woodie’s had this car since 1998. He shares it was in a barn and he knew it was there. Finally he was able to own it.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!
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Back in the early 1960s, Mopar had some of the most unique looking cars, and this '62 Imperial LeBaron is no exception. That well used 413 engine sounded healthy, and those floating headlights as well as the suspended taillights give that Imperial so much character!.
Hi Michael, Happy to read the details you enjoy and hear :-) Lou
That 413 would be a staple in Chrysler’s big cars for years as they were very dependable and you couldn’t kill them if you tried!
This car is the exact duplicate of a car my father had. I drove it hard when I was older around 19. That thing would really go. It rode smooth. Was really hard on gas. This is quite a survivor. Thanks for showing it Lou. That extra floor button on the left is to change the radio stations with your foot.
Hi Hairy Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thanks, interesting comments. Interestingly , I drove FAMILY’s 1959 CORONET Station Wagon 9 PASS/ pretty hard….a few month in 1961-62… until my Dad found a 1954 Ford V8/2 DR, with 57 /4 BBL Engine, mildly Customized all over…………Anyways, ……..
I love Sandy
Me too :-)
Sandy and Woody are perfect caretakers of a "Classy Classic" of this caliber. Thanks Lou.
I agree CJ Design :-) You're welcome.
Very Nice car..Another Virgil Exner work of automotive art. Simply beautiful. Imagine a car that fits six adults comfortably. Wow! Thanks for posting Lou! Have a blessed day!
Hi Gerry, Happy to read you enjoy this "automotive art" :-) Blessings received. God bless you today too. You're welcome, Lou
Imperials were both unbelievably stylish and outlandish at the same time. Thanks Woody for sharing with Lou and his community
Hi Terry M, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Exquisite, it's hard to believe that these cars are still around in this condition
Hi Andy, Happy to read "Exquisite" :-) Lou
What an amazingly beautiful car that just oozes quality and comfort. They sure don’t make them like this nowadays. Thanks Lou! ☺️❤️
Hi Jean-Pierre, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a grand car, and an even grander "My Car Couple"! The interior looks amazing and it really must surround you in quiet car luxury. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "What a grand car, and a grander "My Car Couple" Well said, and I agree. A true treat to ride in this car. My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
Great couple, with a sweet ride. 😎👍
I agree
Very nice Imperial. Incredible survivor.
Definitely a much different era. The details are stunning.
Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, You don't see this one at the car shows. so super glad to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
That thing has styling features that can only be found on million dollar cars such as Pagani today. Just... incredible. Thank you once again for exposing me to a car I did not know exists!!!
Hi Streuner, Happy to read "Just... incredible." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
Absolutely wonderful, the owners, and the car,
well done Lou
Hi Scott K, Happy to read "Absolutely wonderful" :-) Lou
Wonderful video of Imperial’s most luxurious offering, with its loving owners. LeBaron doors give the impression of a bank vault - very substantial. The highlight was hearing this unmolested LeBaron is driven on the open road to WPC Meets and other shows. Congratulations to Sandy and Woody - and enjoy this beautiful Mopar in good health!
Hi Noel, Happy to read your thoughts :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
I wouldn't have minded making a trip to Carlisle to see a bunch of antique cars like that '62 Imperial. That LeBaron is what you call the cream of the crop of all Chrysler Corporation cars! You hardly saw LeBarons, and Imperials as a whole, even when they were new. For every one Imperial that Chrysler made, Lincoln built three or four Continentals, and Cadillac made at least 10 of their cars. Seeing a late 1950s to early 1960s Exner-era Imperial is like watching a rolling work of art. You don't see very many today. And I can just picture riding in a '62 Imperial - it must be like floating on a cloud! These cars got lots of exposure in Hollywood films and television sitcoms ("The Beverly Hillbillies" comes to mind, as does "Move Over Darling," with Doris Day).
Thanks once again, Lou! You know I'll be on the lookout! And I hope your Thanksgiving day was great! And I'm wishing a Happy Heavenly birthday to my mom - she would have turned 85! _(11/28/2022)_
P.S. I noticed you did a video on a black '61 Imperial LeBaron. I'm going to take some time to check that one out!
Hi Know Bodies Full, Happy to share this "Cream of the Crop" car with you :-) Lou
Mondays used to s*ck until 'My Car Story' showed up. Thanks Lou.
NICE ! That puts a smile on my face :-) You're welcome and thank you bryantcurtis!
I like it - especially the inside. It looks like it'd be cool to drive!
Happy to read you "like it" :-)
A truly magnificent luxury car, and a great rareity. ❤
High praise :-)
Automotive journalist Tom McCahill jokingly called the 1956 Imperial taillights "sparrow strainers" back in 1956 in Mechanix Illustrated. I think that comment may be what Lou was referring to. McCahill also loved the Imperial LeBaron and owned and drove a new one every year. Thanks, Lou, for showing us this one. Kinda reminds me of Milburn Drysdale's car on The Beverly Hillbillies and that music they played when it drove up.
Hi Jonathan NC, .....or we can say, "Costabile in a video in 2022 call the tail lights bird catchers" :-) I can see why you'd say this car reminds you of Milburn's car on the Beverly Hillbillies, Lou
I would proudly own AND drive this Car over ANY Car built today!!💕
Nice !
Gorgeous Chrysler Survivor ! Thanks for posting Lou !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful Car. I love these big Chrysler Corp. cars from this era. This is a beautiful example. As always, your detail is excellent. I urge everyone to give this a thumbs up. The Imperial for 1962 was a great, great looking car. I'd be scared to drive it - - it's so big! Thanks Lou.
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the details with me. You're welcome, Lou
Lou, you know how to get me going with the big Chrysler’s; what a beast! There are so few left as they were a favorite of demolition derby drivers until they were banned because you couldn’t kill them! Great car Lou! Thx again!
David, Happy to share this "Beast!" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
That was a real treat! Such a nice couple and beautiful car. Always loved the '62 Imperial. I have always heard them referred to as "gunsight taillights". Thank you Lou!!!
Hi Mikey B., Happy to read you enjoy this "treat" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
This one ranks high, Lou! It's Imperial LeBaron by Chrysler, and I used to own a 1972 Imperial LeBaron! And yes, they are all four doors!
Hi Jed, Happy to read "This one ranks high" :-) ....and 4 doors too, Lou
…4 doors until 1969 when Le Baron Coupes debuted.
Motor Trend did a comparo test in '62 with the Imperial, Cadillac and Lincoln. They loved this LeBaron and said that, only as with the Rolls-Royce, people looked at this car expecting to see a celebrity. That was back when all three manufacturers offered truly different choices. I was a little boy when ths came out and remember these well 'cause of those headlights.
Hi LoveIsAll, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
¡Qué puedo decir de este imponente Imperial LeBaron de 1962 que no se haya dicho! Imperial fue una marca de coches de lujo que estuvo activa entre 1955 a 1975 (con una muy breve reaparición entre 1981 a 1983) y pertenecía a Chrysler. Este modelo tiene tantos detalles que no acabaría de contarlos aquí. Ésas farolas y guías externas están colocadas de tal forma que no afectan para nada las hermosas líneas del vehículo; inclusive, le dan un toque único entre el pasado y el futuro! Ya solo cuando abriste la primera puerta, por su mismo tapizado y detalles de controles que tenía, se notaba que era como entrar a una sala de lujo! La sorpresa vino al final, con los tres sentados en un espacioso y confortable asiento, junto a una conducción suave y soberbia! Ah, y casi me olvido, el sonido que produjo la tapa de la cajuela al abrirse fué muy particular, jaja. ¡Felicitaciones a esta agradable pareja por tener semejante joya, y a ti Lou, por traerla al canal!
Hi Jaime, Happy to share this luxury gem with you :-) Glad to read all the details you enjoy with this car, Lou
Beautiful Imperial! I love the 1962. Thanks Lou.
High praise guglielmo64 :-)
After a long week of hard work, taking it easy and seeing this video of this beautiful 1962 Imperial was such a pleasure. The Imperials from way back when were among those distinct makes and models from Detroit that one knew what they were on sight. And this couple really cherishes and enjoys this car. Many thanks and keep the videos of those Virgil Exner-designed Chrysler cars coming.
Hi William, Happy to read this video is a pleasure to watch after a hard week of work :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful car ......."3 in the front" is no problem.....thanks Lou.
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I like that it still had tastefully done fins in 62 when other cars stopped having them.
Fins are Fun :-)
Chrysler had some unique styling and the 62 Imparial LeBaron is no exception It's definitely a beauty
Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Hi, Lou! The 1962 Imperial was a refinement of the '61 models, still with the free-standing headlamps but with a split grille and without those bombastic fins. That ribbon speedometer must be pretty fun to watch, although if you want to see one that changes color as you pick up speed, you want to ride in a 1959-1962 Oldsmobile 88 or 98. Woodie and Sandy are very fortunate to have found a survivor like this right up their alley, and yeah, you could live in it. In fact, people tell me the exact same thing about my wagon! I do find it a bit curious, though, why Chrysler gave it a relatively narrow hood while they packed that big 413 underneath. Oh, well!
Anyway, it would be nice to be able to get to a Carlisle show someday. Meanwhile, thanks to the three of you for this nice quiet ride in the big dog!
Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing this "Big Dog" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Another spectacular post on a spectacular automobile. My ultimate dream cars are 61 LEBARON and 61 DeSotos, ultimate grand finale of Exners fabulous finned fantasies. The Limo like roof was so elegant. This 62 is a real beauty. LEBARONs were low production, so it's wonderful to see this lovingly maintained monument to the great American Luxury sedan.
Hi RICK 0e, High praise :-) Here is a 61 LeBaron th-cam.com/video/pcDDs1av-i8/w-d-xo.html & a 61 Desoto th-cam.com/video/wUl1ahokMaY/w-d-xo.html for you to enjoy, Lou
Thanks for the heads up on 61 LeBaron. I previously viewed it, but always nice to revisit your great posts!
Very stylish car! Lou, I can't believe you we're gonna miss featuring that one of a kind steering wheel! Lou!! Lol.. that's the first thing I noticed when the door opened.
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very stylish car!" :-) Lou
What a beautiful Imperial and what a wonderful couple.👍🇺🇸❤️
Happy to read you enjoy this car & couple :-)
A beauty!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Brock :-)
The taillights were called sparrow strainers - a little more graphic. Used more in conjunction with the 57-59 models, but fitting enough here. The 'grab handle' on back of the front seat was a robe rail - but you've got the function. Too bad he wasn't showing the original interior; the LeBaron was quite understated - the standard cloth was very formal, and the LeBaron was a limited production top of line model, priced with the 60 Special vs. a deVille.
Hi Joe, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Love the head and tail lights to see one as a original survivor car is marvelous that was the car that said success back than it costed more than a Rolls-Royce
Hi Larry, "Love the head and tail lights" Me too :-) Lou
I can just feel the smoothness of that car. What a contrast are the '62 Cadillac and Imperial. It seems the lither looking Cadillac might've attracted more younger professionals, and the Imperial, and older crowd. I wonder if that's a fact?
Hi Joseph, Happy to read this video gets the smoothness across to you :-) Hmmm, not sure about which generation would enjoy the Cadillac or the Imperial, however I'll take one of each :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
You could put a couple of suit cases in the space between the radiator and the grill…….lol. Gotta love it!
Hi Mark M, "You could put a couple of suit cases in the space between the radiator and the grill" You're right, Lou
I see why their youngest daughter asked to be driven in that Ride for her Wedding Day. That’s the best way to Cruise. Who needs a limo when you have a father that owns and drives a car like that. Lou Woody and Sandy are a very blessed couple to own a piece of Americana that you can’t get no better than that even though it doesn’t have air conditioning, but whoever bought that Ride should’ve added air conditioning to the car. That’s the only reason I love watching MeTV Memorable Entertainment Television, when I watch all the old classic television shows and series from Perry Mason to Barnaby Jones. Barnaby Jones was given a 1978 Ford LTD 2Dr Brougham Coupe with a Landau Moonroof Fully Equipped,Fully Loaded and Fully Powered with Highly Buffed, Polished aluminum and Chrome Factory Mag Wheels with 2” White Wall Tires and a Lincoln Presidential Series 4Dr Town Car that the Husband Drove and the Wife Drove a 1979 Continental MKV with a Powered Glass Moonroof and Factory Turbine Aluminum Mag Wheels with 2” White Wall Tires. Sincerely Yours Truly Ivan I J
Hi Ivan I J, Air conditioning would have been a nice option. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hey LOU! WHOOSH>>>WHOOSH>>>>>>go the floppy sneakers of Robin Yount, Jr. down that field in Carlisle, PA as you and your son run down the line and each of you guys catch a floppy sneaker of mine for the twin touchdown🏈🏈!!! This majestic and imposing Imperial knocked me right outta my sneakers and onto that field in my tubesocked stocking (and very hyper) JV baseball guy ⚾⚾feet, now completely unconscious lol 🤣😵🤪. What a treat to see this huge boat that was styled like a mid century modern American sculpture, big brother Lou. Whimsical and bizarre at times and always to make a statement, show wealth, and not look like anything else. Ya don't see these Imperials anymore, so just amazing. The wildly styled interior makes just as big an impression. I especially enjoyed your ride with Mom and Dad in the huge front seat as you listened to their tales and let them shine. You are a great big brother, Lou. Thanks for these great car guy (and gal) videos! :) JV Johnny ⚾
Hey JV Johnny, I'm throwing that sneaker back to the infield after a LONG fly :-) My pleasure sharing this "huge boat" with you. ALL ABOARD! You're welcome, Lou
Rolling work of art. A 62 year old survivor that's not a trailer queen is awesome
High praise :-)
I had a 63 Imperial Crown, same color and a 4 door. I think they are about identical to the 62's. It was very well built and fun to drive. It was a gigantic car.
Hi Human Evolution, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I really would like to have another Imperial. The build quality was the best I've ever seen from a 60's car. The Imperial was ahead of it's time. I also loved that I could lower it with the front torsion bars and the rear went up and down with compressed air. I was 23 years old when I had mine, so naturally mine was slightly lower than average, but not obnoxiously slammed.
Right now I have a 1963 1/3 Ford Galaxie XL500 white 2 door 390 engine.
That car is so beautiful.
Hi Trefoile, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
cars used to have strong personalities!.... beautiful, individual styling. when detroit employed design artists!👍🏻
Hi Martin, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Hey Lou. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. Beautiful looking 62 Imperial. 1962 is my favourite year for the Imperial until the 1965 model year. 🙂
Hey Jason, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Exner excellence! Another work of automotive art!
Happy to read you enjoy this "automotive art!" :-)
Lou,
In 1962 Chrysler stamped out 1,449 LeBaron Imperials and 555 Crown soft tops with total production of 14,300.
By comparison, Cadillac sold more than 160,800 cars for model year 1962
Steven, Good to know. Thank you for sharing your research. Lou
Lou, thats an outstanding car and they are a very nice couple.
Rich, Happy to read you enjoy the car and Caretakers too :-)
Beautiful survivor! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Survivor :-) You're welcome, Louj
Adorable couple and superb car
Win / Win
Such a nice car and such nice people.
I agree.
Impressive
I agree
A lovely couple in a great car 😀
Hi Antonio, Happy to read you enjoy this couple and car :-) Lou
TY, Lou. Love these videos.
My pleasure sharing with you roysmemorylane :-)
That’s a Classy Chassis
Nice !
Thanks!
SUPER THANK YOU JEFF! I appreciate the support, Lou
beautiful old antique Car always admired the Lebaron and at least the Sebring that replaced it for Coupe/Convertible paternal granddad had a Newport convertible when my dad and his sisters were little in the 1960s and my late maternal grandfather's widow had a 1997 Sebring LXI coupe in dark Amathyst purple over tan interior I always wanted the Sebring JXI Convertible in either Garnet Red Sapphire Blue Sterling Blue Glow or black over tan interior or a Toyota Camry Solara XLE V6 Convertible and after that was paid I'd have gone for a low mileage 2002 Cadillac Eldorado ESC Convertible or a 2006 Lincoln Town Car
Hi Courtney, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Milburn Drysedale would be proud!
:-)
Enjoyed!!!
Happy to read your comment :-)
Nice car - too bad the top of the line Lebaron did not have A/C. I have a 1962 Crown and it has A/C - also, the Crown has the Imperial lettering on the front fenders and Crown emblems on the quarter panels. Mine is all original and has 75,000 miles. Thanks for your video.
Hi Tony, Happy to read "Nice car" :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too. You're welcome for the video, Lou
@@loucostabile Those gun sight head light 61-63 Imperials get a lot of thumbs up and I watch a lot of you videos - very interesting with a lot of great information! The 62 Imperials - you had to jack up each car wheel and manually adjust each wheel brake and 63 had self adjusting brakes. Also, the power is on all the time for power windows and my parents would say that is be a problem with kids playing with them and possibly getting hurt. Take care - Lou!
Wow!!
:-)
Nice car Lou. Love it.
Happy to read "Love it" Ollie :-)
very stylish car.
Happy to read you enjoy the styling of this car :-)
The LeBaron was Chrysler's responce to the Cadillac Fleetwood.
Hi Steve, Thank you for sharing, Lou
veryyyyyy verrryyyyy chingon MR LOU
NICE !
Nice mopar
Happy to share this one with you :-)
@@loucostabile 😊
Thanks folks for a great ride and presentation of an amazing like-new Imperial. Super nice 👍
Hi Bruce H., My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
this is the only Imperial i have seen without factory A/C..........
Hi Slack Thompson, Thank you for sharing what you notice, Lou
Very nice 😀
Hi Michael, Happy to read "Very nice" :-) Lou
Yeah
:-)
I've never seen an Imperial rust out due to the "Free Standing" headlamps? That seems like it's just sort of made up or invented....I've never heard of the lights being described as "floating" The free standing concept is a neo classic inspired design to emulate the vehicles pre 1940's. Exner used this trick also on the Stutz Blackhawk. The Taillights are known as "Bomb Sites". the "Bird Strainers" is more a derogatory name invented recently, clearly the owner of the car had never heard of that term before......New terminology developed on the web from hack journalists on curbside classics seem to creep their way into nomenclature, it's not historically accurate as a term.
I just say stuff :-)
Hopefully there's still more videos from MCACN
There are :-) Stay tuned.
There are more from this Summers Chrysler Nationals too :-)
👍
:-)
Suitable for kings processions.....
Nice !
Lou, If you can find a 1983 through 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, would love to see a feature on it. Have had numerous upscale vehicles, including 83 and 85 Fifth Avenues which could hold their own with Fleetwoods and Town Cars for luxury and formal elegance .
RICK 0e, I'll keep an eye out for one.
Fun fact: imperials were banned from demolition derbies because they were built too good!
Mopar or nocar
Thank you for sharing.
In San Francisco, those would be called Pedestrian Catchers.
Are the mirror doorpanels there to remind male passengers that their flies might be accidently left unzipped?
Hi Al_Dente, "Pedestrian Catchers" Interesting, Lou
440 in a 1962 440 wasn't in production until 1966 , what happen to the 361 or the 413
440 was column shift never push button
Hi Raymond, Hmmm, not sure. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
An Imperial without A/C?
Correct.
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Thank you for sharing.
The owner’s were too cute! 🥹 Always enjoy seeing lasting love 💙
I agree :-)
Lou, what a beautiful survivor very impressed and I love how the back doors have there own individual ashtrays w/lighters very cool and ya gotta love those floating head and tail lights 😀!!!
Brian, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Another wonderful video like always ! In my opinion and I am sure others would agree . You are the king of classic car presentations. P.s. don't let that get to your head .LOL
Hi lkmsl, Appreciate the kind words :-) Thank you, Lou
If Chrysler had toned down the styling of Imperial would they have sold better ? But without the Exner flamboyance it just wouldn't be an Imperial. GM sold more Cadillac convertibles each year than did Chrysler's entire Imperial line.
Hi Steven, If Chrysler had toned down the styling of Imperial would they have sold better? Hmmm, not sure. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thanks!
Hi Paul, THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! Appreciate your support, Lou