A Woody cabrio? Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible - THAT Planes, Trains & Automobiles car

[@tomdrives]

Can we all just appreciate the visuals of Matt driving this with that epic hat?

[@peterriggall8409]

Yeah, a very different hat for a very car. 🪵 🎩

[@jkk244]

Perfect timing to release this video during our Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a tradition in the US that “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” repeats on TV multiple times from now until Christmas.

[@TheClanDFA]

i never seen a car look so bad and so good at the same time

[@Peterpss]

Wow! The moment I saw the video thumbnail I hoped there'd be a Planes, Trains and Automobiles reference and I wasn't disappointed. Also one of my favourite films. 🙂

[@simonburleigh5551]

During the 1980s US cars had to have the speedometer that stopped at 85 MPH and emphasised 55 MPH. That law was later repealed.

[@MoniqueStirrups]

Seriously that is my number one all time fav film. Loved seeing this! You have excellent taste!

[@terrortorn]

For the Americans the 70's continued well into the 80's.

[@AndyThom]

You cant beat a late, great John Candy film and this is one of the best, cheers Matt

[@daniel-ino]

More interesting than any of the Doug Videos of the latest Hypercar.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

What has Doug or hypercars have to do with this channel?

[@TassieLorenzo]

To be fair, Demuro still does oddball cars too (e.g., parking meter "car" like in the Cake - I Will Survive music video) etc.

[@daniel-ino]

@TassieLorenzo true. And he said "old" cars don't have many views.

[@Sid3300]

I haven't seen one of these in the UK ever. Last time I saw one on KZbin was when Hoovie buried one in the ground 😂 I remember the talking car thing it had!

[@jefferysmith3930]

Matt, Just a joy to watch. I never realized how expensive these were “back in the day, and all that” there were a fair few to be seen in Florida during my child hood. The “Front wheel drive” emblem above the steering column is simply a cover up for the PRNDL window on column shifted cars. Also, by 1985/86 the 2.2 Turbo was available as the top engine option just like the PT&A hero car. So: Chrysler Lebaron Town and Country Mark Cross edition Turbo….If they put all those emblems together on the trunk lid they’d have had to make the car wider

[@Everything_Evan]

"like a twig on the shoulders of a mighty stream" "Lovely lovely "

[@TheProfessional99]

Simply wonderful video Matt. My favourite film ever- I’ve watched it literally 30 times! RIP John Candy 🙏🏻❤️

[@kavyman1066]

Great review and loving the tracking shots through glamorous Maidstone.

[@furiousdriving]

It adds a touch of class!

[@hackdaniels7253]

Especially as the K platform was derived from the L Platform, which was (if you stretch the truth a bit) a Rootes Brothers product.

[@kieranwhite6647]

'You can't rent a car with shower curtain rings...'

[@jgg02]

I don't want one, but I am absolutely fascinated by the car, great review

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

Not withstanding Planes ,Trains & Automobiles.... Jerry Seinfeld: So did you pick up the Volvo? George Costanza: Actually no...I went with a Chrysler LeBaron convertible. George Costanza: [singing in car] Everybody's talkin' at me, I can't hear a word they're sayin', just drivin' around in Jon Voight's car. Jerry Seinfeld: OK, lets have a look in the glove box.......ah!... pencil! George Costanza: Hey... you don't think... sure, that's Jon Voight's pencil! Jerry Seinfeld: With Jon Voight's teeth marks. [pulls out the owners manual from the glove box] Jerry Seinfeld: Owner's manual... you know what? This car was owned by Jon Voight. George Costanza: Ah! See? I told ya. Jerry Seinfeld: Except Jon is spelled with an H. J-O-H-N. George Costanza: So? Jerry Seinfeld: Doesn't Jon Voight spell his name J-O-N? George Costanza: So, what are you saying? Jerry Seinfeld: Nothing. I'm sure "Jon" probably mispelled his own name. I know sometimes I spell Jerry with a G... and an I! [laughing uproariously] George Costanza: [agitated] Get out of the car! Jerry Seinfeld: What? George Costanza: That's right, you heard me. Get out. You are ruining this whole experience for me. Jerry Seinfeld: Oh, look! There's Gregory Peck's bicycle! George Costanza: Get out! Jerry Seinfeld: And Barbara Mandrell's skateboard! George Costanza: Get out! _the door is a jar_

[@posilna7944]

My mom had an 88 Lebaron Town and Country woody wagon with white through the 90s when I was growing up. I think 88 was the last year for the true k cars. There was a modified k platform called the "double A" body after that. Examples of that are the Dodge Spirit and Plymouth Acclaim.

[@69Phuket]

Got a Marathon Car Rental sticker. Four ****ing Wheels and a Seat! Gobble Gobble! ;)

[@furiousdriving]

Need to get some of those printed!

[@69Phuket]

@@furiousdriving I'd buy 'em!

[@ibs5080]

Haa yes the famous "Welcome to Marathon" car rental scene...after he's trecked all over the place to get back there, including across a runway. Anyhow, I'll get the cranberry and you get the marshmallows. In the meantime, give me something with 4 wheels and a seat!

[@stuarthunt6519]

Awesome video Matt, camera tracking car looked well professional Going to be watching trains planes and automobiles tonight now and you are right it is heartwarming

[@madmanmapper]

If you ask me, those LeBarons actually were pretty sharp looking cars. Maybe a bit reserved and conservative, but still very stylish. The right amount of chrome, big bold grille, the right body lines. The fake wood paneling on the sides, though... yeah I think that was ugly even in the 80s. Where the car says 'Front Wheel Drive' is actually supposed to be the PRNDL if it was a column shift car, but this car had the optional console mounted shifter, so they had to put something there lol. They kept doing that for many years across many models, as floor/console shift remained an optional extra. Or, of course, if you had a manual transmission, which was a little bit rare on higher end cars like the LeBaron, but more common on cheaper models like Plymouths. The 'funny movements with the key to get it out' might also be a byproduct of this. The steering column lock looks like the type that would be on a manual transmission car, as it was a safety so you wouldn't just pull the key out... I guess to remind you to apply the parking brake. An automatic car would have a shift interlock so the key could only be removed with the shifter in Park, and would not have the release button. But I guess they didn't yet have a version for an automatic without the column shifter, which I think would not have had the button to press to release the key, which was for manual cars. Also where is says 'Computer Equipped,' I think that was referring to the car in general, mostly the trip computer. I'm pretty sure there is no computer at all to do with the climate control.

[@wnturck]

I remember when these came out. There was a K car at every red light. Credited with saving Chrysler! Thanks for the memories!

[@dougseivwright]

Great video! Now I need to go watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles again! 😂😂

[@albertbekassy2709]

I guess the miles/h and km/h grading on the speedometer was because they shifted to km in Canada.

[@Julianpms]

Yep, I had a Mustang when I lived in Seattle from 1997-99 and that also had dual markings on the speedo. Which proved handy when I then imported the Mustang into France when I moved back to Europe.

[@bobjohnson1587]

"I can't let you go ahead in this vehicle." 😉

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Maybe its my age bracket but i have never seen Planes Trains and Automobiles... I vaguely remember my parents had it on VHS. This is something i have to rectify. An excellent review as always Matt.

[@jonp5641]

American car, Northern Irish number plates. Brilliant film and hilariously cool car.

[@mirisch64]

Oh, it's a Jon Voight's car!

[@jlr1569]

I was here to post that myself! lol

[@hackdaniels7253]

That's John Voight, actually.

[@StevesMachines]

I love American wood panel cars, I'd love to have a station wagon in that national lampoon green.

[@furiousdriving]

me too, I really want a 90s Caprice woody

[@StevesMachines]

@furiousdriving To do an American, coast to coast road trip, picking the car up along the way, diners, cheap motels and sprawling scrap yards..... one day 😀

[@ibs5080]

​@@furiousdrivingYes! Hoping to see you import one in the future Matt, just like you imported your Crown Vic!

[@robterry1663]

I’ve just finished watching the vid, flicked the TV on and Planes, Trains and Automobiles has just started on Film 4! 😮😂

[@seancooke7332]

Love it. Love it. Love it. I want this one. I want a white one with burgundy leather. I want a burgundy one with white leather. I definitely want a Maserati one.

[@Dino_Dad.]

Yep I remember watching hoodie bury the le baron in the wizzards property. Fun fact, not long after this, the wizard started shaving his head. Just to prove my nerdy long term addiction to youtube channels lol 👌🦖

[@furiousdriving]

I was actually shocked how long ago that was, 6 years!

[@pizzalover3]

Sir. That's utterly delightful.

[@kevinnye5132]

Excellent movie Matt and the scene of both Candy & Martin sharing a bed is just so funny for me 😂. I drove a Chrysler Le Baron convertible in Florida in early 90s but it was the newer more modern shape in White with electric roof , 5 Ltr I seem to remember, loved it for a weeks fly drive break👌🏻

[@giulianomarco]

Sportin' a Woody! 😋👍

[@furiousdriving]

😂

[@ibs5080]

You obviously know what that means in North America. Dual Brit Canadian here.

[@ibs5080]

Back in the day, there were quite a few US estate cars (aka station wagons) that had this woody finish. It was quite popular then.

[@Charstring]

Road-tripped a Dodge Aries K-platform (4-door) from SEA-TAC to San Diego to Las Vegas to SEA-TAC in 1987 because it was the only hire car I could find that was made in the USA (everything at the big name rental places was Japanese or out of my price range). It drove just how FD says, and slowed down a lot when you put the air-con on.

[@connashio1]

I rented an Aries in San Francisco, a dreadful vehicle

[@rabcarver333]

Dutch, starring Ed O'Neill, is the only other Thanksgiving road trip movie I can think of. It was also written by John Hughes, but directed by Peter Faiman, who directed Crocodile Dundee. Not as good as Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but worth a watch at least once.

[@infinitetanner]

Exactly! but don't forget "the long kiss good night" is a great action Thanksgiving movie-

[@ibs5080]

I have to say Matt, I keep coming back to this video to see you do The Mess Around. Maybe next car show I meet you in person you can do the full version!

[@Andyface79]

The amount of tail lights used on 80s Chrysler products is truly mind boggling. Because everything was based on the same car, Chrysler constantly gave many models mild facelifts to try to differentiate them and keep them fresh. Thus a car like the Dodge 600 had 3 different tail lights over 6 years.

[@mrfairsthename7470]

Hang on he's gone all Jay Leno with a flippin Camera car ! , wow . Airport scene '' your messin with the wrong guy ! '' ha ha I'm going to rewatch that one thanks .

[@BrianGarside-b7q]

It's up for sale for £9500

[@lesklower7281]

I never realised these Chrysler Lebanon's had four cylinder Mitsubishi engine and l did like the references to Plane's Trains and Automobiles and the reference to Hoovies Garage and the Town and Country was used with a trim spec of a Valiant ute it was the only Australian built ute with a vinyl roof

[@simonbarnwell7787]

Christmas vacation Griswold stylee , loved that movie too , It feels so wrong that i actually fancy that car now , maybe it's an age thing . 😂

[@ibs5080]

About to watch this with huge interest, especially as I'm dual Brit Canadian, plus I love the movie, especially as the late John Candy was Canadian. Huge kudos to you for this Matt and at US Thanksgiving Day yesterday too. Greetings from Canterbury.

[@kevincraven4038]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles... It's on Film 4... NOW! 😮

[@steventhompson9755]

I actually watched that very film last night I forgot how good it was. John Candy what a guy so funny even when he wasn't trying to be funny.

[@profrumpo]

Great stuff never expected to see one of these on the channel, the plastic wood just looks so tasteless and yet so right! Agreed the film it starred in is great, I've seen it a few times, one of those films you never tire of. Thanks for another great review.

[@SirOsisofLiver]

I had a friend in the early 1990s who'd buy FWD Dodge 600s, Plymouth Caravelles, Chrysler LeBarons, Chrysler New Yorkers for $500-1000, drive them until something broke, sell or part them out and buy another. They seemed to stand up to abuse fairly well. They were considered pretty obsolete and disposable by the market though.

[@Callum12]

Ive never watched Planes Trains and Automobiles but after seeing that Crylser I will give it a watch. By the way nice to see you at the NEC last month.

[@Loosemechanic1]

Another well researched review, great commentary. I Knew it was a rare one, just didn't know how rare!

[@briforks7681]

Would look great parked by anything mock tudor.Good to see it stilll had corinthian leather like its 70s predecessors.

[@craigmclean8260]

Great road test of this American icon; these are "nostalgic/classy" now, while they were just "tacky" in 1983! That Mitsubishi 2.6 liter got around; it also was an option in the "K Vans", IIRC, and an optional engine for the 1986 or so Mazda "B-Series" pickups (the "B2600i" as I recall)...The movie is a classic, too! Thanks for the ride-along!

[@phillipevans9414]

They were also the top engine option in Aussie built Mitsubishi Sigma's (of the late '70's to early '80s) and standard on the Mitsubishi Scorpion coupe (my uncle had one of these, and my young self thought it was the coolest car around) and also did service in the Mitsubishi Magna from the mid '80's up to the mid '90's (although mostly in fuel injected form, although some of the earliest cars were still carb'). Cheers!

[@gyost8147]

This edition was special and rare when new. Just seeing the first-year 1983 convertible was pretty exciting after no new American made convertibles for seven years. The retro vibe was strong at the time (music, movies, and clothes). There was also a promo version of the regular prototype convertible with a "rumble seat" in the style of the 20's -30's. My family usually had bought Chrysler corporation vehicles (including Simca) and it was embarrassing to see the company's decline in the 1970's chaos caused by bad planning and greedy executives (along with labor issues) led to the disastrous Aspen/Volare. I liked K-cars and they were good for what they were. I drove many of them and owned an "H" Dodge Lancer. which was a great car. BTW, Chrysler would introduce the built-in cup holder for the 1984 model year (after having some earlier models with indents in the open glove compartment door). 1n 1983 if you wanted something better then you bought door/window mount cupholders from the dealer or auto parts store.

[@JamesAllmond]

Uh, we had a Dodge version of that (Dodge 600 ES Turbo). Your higher end K Car. Was fun to drive, a blast with the top down and the top leaked water into the trunk and every single one I've ever come across. Gave the trunk a wonderful earthy smell and one could not really use the trunk in the rain. Saying that, it is a convertible, why use it in the rain... After this fiasco Chrysler started making their own convertibles and stopped farming that work out... Was fun to drive though.... One more thing, my parents had a Dodge aspen that was THAT color green, with a white vinyl top. 4 door, of course.

[@bobgorman9481]

Huggy bears " pimpmobile" 😂

[@makinapersempre]

Me & my dad is our favourite film also. R.I.P. John Candy :(

[@michaelbacon561]

I remember a colleague had a standard one of these when I worked in the States in the late 80s. It was horrible - it rattled and quivered the whole time and when it was put into drive you could feel the engine rock violently on its mountings; I was convinced it was trying to make a bid for freedom by jumping out of the engine bay!

[@Clodhopping]

And this very car is for sale in Maidstone!! I absolutely love this car...❤ Seriously thinking of buying it...

[@furiousdriving]

I’m tempted myself..

[@jamesvivian835]

Give me a ring then ! 😂

[@furiousdriving]

@ The price needs to come down a tad - or swaps for an old Volvo and some Rovers!

[@jamesvivian835]

God knows what these guys are thinking

[@thomaswilkerson2518]

None of the wood on American cars in the 70s and 80s looked real. But I did like the looks of the first generation Jeep Grand Wagoneer

[@maxidyne]

Very interesting car! Really like it, and a great review. The Audi quattro second facelift with the green digital dashboard also had a talking feature to let you know what was wrong with the car. My quattro is the 3rd facelift with the red digital dashboard, unfortunately this one doesn't talk.

[@lordbrennanofsealand5772]

Chrysler are like the American Rover. Love the car.

[@lordbrennanofsealand5772]

I own a 2021 Chrysler btw 😆

[@KS-xo3oh]

The only 2 I have ever seen was the 1 in the P,T & A movie and the other was the 1 Hoovie buried in a giant hole in the ground. Congrats, you’ve shown me the 3rd one I’ve ever seen 😂

[@rimmersbryggeri]

It's the John Voight car.

[@jbconno]

Those aren't pillows !!!!

[@ibs5080]

Ha yes I remember that scene.

[@davidhynd4435]

Subtle. Classy. Understated.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

I thik the KPH may be for the canadian market but I'm not sure if they use metric there.

[@ibs5080]

Yes we do. There are even signs at the border coming into Canada that read "Think Metric. 30 kph was 20 mph". And no, it's not a 100mph limit on the highway. Conversely, I've seen fellow Canadians in the US driving at around 30mph on a straight open road all because they saw a US sign that read "Speed limit 50". 🇨🇦

[@pgtmr2713]

The Family Truckster was "Metallic Pea," Green. Everything fake. They went with real rust though. Just had a weird moment, I looked up from this and the tv show I had up on the side had a 4 door K car (likely Lebaron) getting chased by one of their Daytonas on the buddy cop show Hunter. Perfect timing

[@Michel-r6m]

Polka polka polka 👍😂

[@GPOTOM]

Whenever I see one of these I just hear the Silicon Teens version of Red River Rock.

[@infinitetanner]

Thanksgiving road trip comedy you say? May I recommend "DUTCH" with Ed O'Neil! The best!!! Also, if you like action, Geena Davis in "The Long Kiss goodnight" is also a Thanksgiving movie

[@domenicogaldo6065]

I think your hat was drawing the Looks Matt.

[@hackdaniels7253]

Was this Jon Voight's car? /seinfeld

[@01ls1z28dabx]

One of my favorite movies! Instantly recognizable from that that film.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

The 'wood' is hilarious. What on earth were they thinking?

[@davidjames2910]

I get your love for this 'all fur coat and no knickers' car. Wonderfully bad.

[@classics144sportscarschannel]

looks in good condition matt

[@uhn100]

That was fun Matt for sure of course Stelantis has finished Chrysler off for the forseeable future best regards Andy Allen.

[@williamwales6619]

Lovin the head gear, the car isnae bad either. Thanks for vid. Later

[@mumwifeteacher]

My first car was a 1979 lebaron sedan with the 318.

[@carlreading9916]

The looks might be because of the hat rather than the car!

[@davidhinkson8856]

I loved "Trains, Planes and Automobiles" and that's what I thought of when I saw this car as well. Interesting that Hub Nut just drove a wooden car and now you drive this car with wood paneling! Very odd car for it's time.

[@Jaxs2]

That's just brilliant 🤣

[@lukemallory7832]

My uncle emigrated to the States from Ireland back in the late 80s. Did he buy a LeBaron convertible? Of course he did. My childhood self was disgusted. Now I'm watching this video thinking 'oooooo I like it'..!

[@worldofrandometry6912]

That really was a great movie. Interesting car too.

[@X-Typewoes]

Fantastic. And the greatest film of all time (in my opinion).

[@davidrix804]

It’s probably that silly looking hat that people are staring at and not the car🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisbury4635]

One of my favourite films too 😊

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Actually your living George Costanzas dream. That’s his exact Jon Voight car. FYI, you have the 1984 1985 dodge 600 lights. 1986 and up they are wrapped into the bodywork. There are caps at the back corners. The rear design is identical to the redesigned 1985 and up dodge Aries and Plymouth reliant

[@hackdaniels7253]

John Voight. With an H.

[@lewis72]

Does Hoovie know you stole his car ?

[@curtis8516]

Your favourite film, hero! As if I couldn't like you any more!

[@user-ih7gc7dt9l]

I see Dynasty and Dallas and horrible game shows but I still want it.😂

[@ibs5080]

I see what you did there. Namely, post this video on US Thanksgiving Day, as per the movie. I love that movie too, especially as I'm dual Brit Canadian and have crossed the border from Vancouver and into the USA many times. Oh and the late John Candy was himself Canadian. 🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Imagine a road trip in this with Mr Lloyd 😂

[@aggie3344]

Great car great film

[@toy838]

That car sums u up crazy 🤣

[@peterriggall8409]

I think that car is revolting. 😬 Very different though….. Great filming with the cameraman in the lead car ….and editing. Getting very professional Matt.

[@furiousdriving]

Oh it is revolting, but thats the joy of it, good taste can take a day off and revel in the brash ridiculousness of it

[@tony-yp6qk]

Another great video has always matt and family 👍

[@Simon-ui6db]

This hurts my brain! 🤣

[@TheMcooper17]

i see SVA man has been at the rear turn signals tapped in amber lights