1983 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Mark Cross Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Raleigh Classic Car Auctions have built a pristine reputation over 26 years of live auctions, as the go-to for the best-of-the-best offerings for car collectors and enthusiasts. Regionally trusted and nationally recognized, Raleigh Classic Car Auctions continues to find low-mile, original examples with documentation annually. The September Special is an offering of 38 premium quality, low-mile and desirable, domestic lots from three private estates offered entirely without reserve. All vehicles are available for in-person inspection at The Raleigh Classic Showroom in Zebulon, NC; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday: 9/15/25-10/3/25 or by appointment.

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Chrysler reintroduced the convertible to the American market in 1982 after nearly a decade-long absence, positioning the LeBaron as both affordable and aspirational. For 1983, the automaker partnered with the luxury leather goods house Mark Cross to produce a limited-edition convertible that elevated the LeBaron with upscale trim and premium appointments. Just 1,520 examples of the Mark Cross Edition were built. With distinctive two-tone leather upholstery, a full suite of power features, and elegant proportions, the Mark Cross LeBaron embodied Chrysler’s early-1980s vision of attainable luxury motoring.

This 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Mark Cross Edition shows 68,230 miles. In 2023, the exterior was treated to a high-quality repaint, and in 2024 a new convertible top was installed. The factory Mark Cross two-tone leather interior remains intact, a hallmark feature that sets these rare convertibles apart. Powered by the 2.6-liter Mitsubishi Astron four-cylinder engine paired to a three-speed automatic transmission, this LeBaron is both stylish and usable. As one of the few surviving Mark Cross Edition convertibles, this example represents a rare opportunity to acquire a limited-production Chrysler from a pivotal era in American automotive history.

Highlights

• Offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection

• Rare Mark Cross Edition, one of just 1,520 produced for 1983

• Professionally refinished exterior completed in 2023

• New power-operated convertible top fitted in 2024

• Retains factory Mark Cross two-tone leather interior, a defining feature of the edition

• Equipped with the 2.6-liter Mitsubishi Astron inline-four paired to a three-speed automatic transmission

• Accident-free Carfax history report

Features

• Power-operated convertible top

• Air conditioning

• Power windows, door locks, steering, and brakes

• Tilt steering wheel

• Dual remote mirrors

• AM/FM stereo with cassette player

Known Imperfections

• The included accident-free Carfax history report lists a mileage inconsistency in May 2023, when 32,630 miles were recorded. This is believed to be a clerical error; the odometer readings before and after are consistent.

Ownership History

This car is from one of three private estates, comprising the September Special of the Raleigh Classic Car Collection.