1958 Imperial LeBaron [LY1-H]

1958 Imperial LeBaron [LY1-H] in King Creole, Movie, 1958

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
pilou ◊ 2006-07-22 11:02	Imperial Crown Convertible 1958
58Roadmaster ◊ 2007-11-24 01:43	This is not a convertible, you can watch the clip here (special thanks to The Imperial Club): http://www.imperialclub.com/Movies/King/index.htm It's the same car listed on the other page. Great shot to keep for any reason. The author of the web page believes that the old-style early 50s bird mascot atop the hood could have been a custom option or was owner-installed. -- Last edit: 2007-11-24 07:17:47
antp ◊ 2007-11-24 11:49	58Roadmaster wrote This should be merged with the other 58 Imperial (remove the Crown identification as well). They are likely the same car, especially if this one has that center hood mascot I referred to on the other page. Hard to tell just seeing the capture.
58Roadmaster ◊ 2007-11-24 12:45	As stated earlier this is a LeBaron 4d 6 passenger [LY1-H], of which 501 were built.
Victor M ◊ 2012-06-30 22:28	The hood ornament was a special order factory option or it could be installed by your dealer. It was a nod to the older, more traditional market, like the vestigial bumper guards seen on the tops of the bumpers of some 1957 model Imperials.