1961 Imperial Factory and Publicity Photos

Imperial Crown was the best selling model of the line-up for 1961. 4769 were produced at $5,647 per copy. Larger, printable version	Even the price-leader Custom Coupe deserved the "luxury" badge. Larger, printable version	Rear-view of the Custom Coupe. Note how the taillights seem to float in their niche on the fins. Larger, printable version
The free-standing headlamps on this Crown model were controversial at the time. Larger, printable version	The LeBaron was offered only as a 4-door hardtop. Nine Ghia-built Limousines were built but were not fitted with the new free-standing headlamps. Larger, printable version	Unique to the LeBaron was the smaller "town car" rear window. LeBaron was the most expensive regular production Imperial with only 1,026 built. Larger, printable version
Held in Feburary 1961, the Chicago Car Show debuted the new line of Imperials. Pictured are a Crown Convertible, a Crown (in rear), LeBaron, and Custom (right rear). Larger, printable version	Ozzie Nelson in front of the new Crown convertible. Only 429 copies were made at a cost of $5,774 each. Larger, printable version	Would you buy a Crown Coupe from these guys? Larger, printable version
overhead view of the Custom four door hardtop. Larger, printable version (n/a)	a higher perspective of the Custom four door hardtop. Larger, printable version	Front end of the 1961 Imperial, highlighting the new freestanding, headlight pods. Larger, printable version
Air Conditioning and Heater Controls Larger, printable version (n/a)	Power Seat Switch Operation. Larger, printable version (n/a)	Auto-search radio with power antenna was standard on Imperial Crown series. Larger, printable version (n/a)
The driver had complete control over all power windows. Vent windows were also electrically powered. Larger, printable version (n/a)