San Diego, CA.
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Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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So I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and I go back for visits pretty regularly. 2 years ago, I was driving past a row of abandoned car dealerships near my old High School, and I couldn't help but notice a car sitting in one of the showrooms. I thought it was kind of strange, but no big deal.

FFWD 2 years later, I'm back in town visiting again, and I drive past the same row of dealerships (which are still abandoned), and I see that car still sitting in the showroom! I decide I have to get a closer look, so I do. Here's what it was.





Looks like a mid-80's Chrysler LeBaron (aka K-car). Totally mint condition (minus flat tires). Just sitting there. This was a former Chrysler dealership, so it would sort of make sense. Apparently the owner of these dealerships liked to have classic cars in his showrooms, and this one just sort of got left behind. I thought it was interesting enough to share.
Delawhere
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Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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ok, so I thought there would be pictures of you stealing it, making an epic escapee, and joy riding down the highway..
San Diego, CA.
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Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Posted by C-Note
ok, so I thought there would be pictures of you stealing it, making an epic escapee, and joy riding down the highway..


Haha, sorry to disappoint.
Pittsburgh
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Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Awesome find.

That's an 83-85 LeBaron. The ones with the wood sides are extremely collectible because they're the last car built with actual wooden sides instead of wood-look vinyl stickers. That thing is probably worth big bucks, shame they're letting it sit there waiting to be vandalized.

Also:

MA
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Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Awe man, what I wouldn't give to find an abandoned Chrysler dealership!!

The K-car was just a clever deterrent for the Superbird and Hemi Cuda tucked away in the back
Female
Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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How does it make some sense for it to just be hanging around in there? Cool, nontheless...seem alarmed? I'd imagine it would be.
San Diego, CA.
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Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Posted by Weirdling
How does it make some sense for it to just be hanging around in there? Cool, nontheless...seem alarmed? I'd imagine it would be.


It makes sense because it's a former Chrysler dealer, and the owner of the dealership(s) liked to keep classic cars in his showroom amongst the new cars. I have no idea why it got left there though.

Posted by xtacyturbo
Awesome find.

That's an 83-85 LeBaron. The ones with the wood sides are extremely collectible because they're the last car built with actual wooden sides instead of wood-look vinyl stickers. That thing is probably worth big bucks, shame they're letting it sit there waiting to be vandalized.

Also:

http://www.i-mocke...automobiles/20.gif


Big bucks as in...like $5,000? Haha.

It's amazing, the radio still works!
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philadelphia
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Who Cooks For You?
Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Posted by C-Note
ok, so I thought there would be pictures of you stealing it, making an epic escapee, and joy riding down the highway..


+1
Male
Carpe noctum
Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Posted by CaptainTonus

It's amazing, the radio still works!


You were inside AND had the key AND the battery still had a charge?

Weak that you didn't steal it and go for a joyride.
San Diego, CA.
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Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Posted by rob.i.am


You were inside AND had the key AND the battery still had a charge?

Weak that you didn't steal it and go for a joyride.


I did not go inside. These pics were taken from outside...
Peterborough, Ontario
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I'm going to try and refuckulate it
Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Posted by CaptainTonus


I did not go inside. These pics were taken from outside...


How do you know the radio works then?
San Diego, CA.
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Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Posted by Ricky_from_TV


How do you know the radio works then?


I was quoting from the movie from which this animated .gif came from...


Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. One of these types of cars is featured in the movie. You should watch it, it's awesome.
Pittsburgh
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Re: Aww man, who would ever car-jack your f'ing K-car?!!
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Posted by CaptainTonus
Big bucks as in...like $5,000? Haha.


That's $5,000 more than any other 1983 Chrysler, heh.