Hola David
The answer is in the history of the Le Baron name. If the car is an
Packard, or whatever brand name, the value is upper by enough to see
why. The 1961 owner of an new La Baron had to pay for the gold placed on
the car, not so with the entry level Custom or the mid level Crown's ( find the
gold in the cars with an "L" or the "M" ).
In 1961 an want to be Imperial owner could drive over to the lot and have
that Custom or Crown. All Le Baron's were an special order only.
Find an Le Baron with out A/|C. Then look at how many Custom's or Crown's
that do not have the equiptment.
On an like note please look at the rear window of the 1961 Le Baron and
compare it with Crown Imperial ( aka Lim-o ). All Crown Imperial's ( the
ones that were shipped from the plant to Ghia ) have the Le Baron package as an
starting point.
There are some other points to look at, but I believe you are able to see
the picture better now.
Rodger & Gabby
COS
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