zeitgeist57 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 So, after getting close to buying a MINI Cooper out of nowhere thanks to my wife (and happy we passed on it), I jumped out of the frying pan into the fire. Similar to my story about the Lincoln, I was driving in Canfield, OH for work this past Wednesday, when I rolled by an old auto shop where this thing caught my eye. Got details from the shop, called the woman who had owned it for 16 years and struck a deal. Made a visit back yesterday and picked it up. http://imgur.com/ul2aIHbl.jpg 1985 Chrysler LeBaron convertible Pale yellow/tan interior/tan top 2.2L turbo Just under 40k (after trip back) original miles Records going back to 1987 - same shop serviced the car since original owner had it out of warranty. Working A/C, working cruise control No rust! Got it for a very good price so the plan is to flip it or use it in FL. Putting new tires on it, and fixing the radio which is acting up. It's my first turbo/automatic car, so it's a lot of fun and pulls well (140hp/160tq with around 2700lbs). Having fun cruising in it! :thumbup: http://imgur.com/3A1oCQll.jpg http://imgur.com/bZ2mPlfl.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Take it to Florida. You'll get good money for Mint Convertible Lebarons down there. They're the rage amongst the lo-key chamilionaires. I'd just keep it TBH, I mean what better Fl car to own? Except for the fact the Junkyard in South Naples has a Corner on the market, dudes a straight up asshole. Parts might be hard to find but still. Dump the Caddiler, keep the Lebaron. Fix your boat Edited September 4, 2016 by acklac7 Convertable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hah. Maybe one day you'll see my grandmas early 90s LeBaron for sale on here. Other than when she drove it through her garage (tiny front quarter panel damage) the thing is mint. Oh, and it has less than 10k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Clay, it might be time for an intervention... Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Boost controller, check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yacht Rock Cruiser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Love it, got a bunch of the deets from Mikey yesterday after you got back. Seems like a solid buy! Would love to check it out sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 haha! I'd keep it Clay. That's such clean looking copy too. https://www.amazon.com/RaggTopp-Fabric-Convertible-Cleaner-Protectant/dp/B008MM5ZFI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473026900&sr=8-2&keywords=RaggTopp+Fabric+Convertible ^^ one of the best kits available to keep that baby is top notch shape even down in the Florida Sun. Water will bead off that top like the hood of a nicely coated car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/RaggTopp-Fabric-Convertible-Cleaner-Protectant/dp/B008MM5ZFI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473026900&sr=8-2&keywords=RaggTopp+Fabric+Convertible ^^ one of the best kits available to keep that baby is top notch shape even down in the Florida Sun. Water will bead off that top like the hood of a nicely coated car. :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks, guys. Definitely going to cruise around this fall. I'll try to sell it, and if it doesn't we'll weigh the FL route. Going to fix the Cavalier's brakes so I'm not forcing a car swap/sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 :fuckyeah: Figured you'd like it too Save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Clay wtf has gotten into you? May I bring my Chrysler down and stay a few days in FL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Ew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Just because it's mint doesn't mean it's cool. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 My mother owned a black one. It was a good car until the transmission went. Then she traded it on a newer LeBaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 My mother owned a black one. It was a good car until the transmission went. Then she traded it on a newer LeBaron. Keep Clay away from your mother.... :burn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Was that Mike's LeBaron beside your's in the pic above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Sorry.....I searched "hooptee" on Google and was forwarded to this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Cool purchase, verts are fun no matter what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 My backyard, should have said hi and stopped in for my bday party. Free beer booze and cake. Nice score tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsm_sleeper Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Congrats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Scrolling past this thread I thought it said Lebron is bananas. Anyway, congrats on being different but I think the thread should've been called "Clay is Bananas B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Good thing you dodged that bullet. The people who paid asking price for the Cooper led you to purchase a 31 year old yellow K car. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90G60 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Good thing you dodged that bullet. The people who paid asking price for the Cooper led you to purchase a 31 year old yellow K car. :funny: Nice find. I think Jon Voight had one identical to yours. May help you sell it someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Good thing you dodged that bullet. The people who paid asking price for the Cooper led you to purchase a 31 year old yellow K car. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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