RE: IML: what is a "stripper" and what is a LeBaron?

["Steve B." <imperial59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> There are several reference books, including "70 Years of 
> Chrysler" that state the original base purchase price of each 
> year and model of both Chrysler and Imperial. This particular 
> book doesn't specifically price out the various options. The 
> only place I have seen that information is on original window 
> stickers.
> 
> Paul W.
> 
>

For '59 we have that information.  Check
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1959/59Pocket/index.htm
 and you will find all the standard items and what the options cost by
model.

I ran an inflation calculator on this some time ago and was amazed at what
some of those options cost back then.
Dual AC was $777.75 which equals $4967.84 in 2005 dollars
A radio was $168.80 which equals $1078.20 in 2005 dollars
etc.  etc.  etc.

Amazing how much technology cost back then.

               Steve B.

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