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Chysler Lebaron Le - 1993 - Could This Be A Period Vehicle In A Movie? on 2040-cars

US $1,600.00
Year:1993 Mileage:163146
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This will move you! Remember the fun. Or maybe, your movie set needs a period car with class!

'93 Chrysler LeBaron LE 6 cyl., clean, loaded with power features.

Sedan 4 Dr

VIN 1C3XA3634PF554281

Chrysler (the 3.0 L Mitsubishi V6 3.0 L, i.e. Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 making 141 hp (105 kW)) 3L turbocharged V6 unleaded gas

6 cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 4-spd.

Regarding the Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 engine:

The 6G72 is a 2972 cc engine. Bore is 91.1 mm (3.59 in) and stroke is 76 mm (3.0 in).

SOHC 12-valve, SOHC 24-valve, and DOHC 24-valve versions have been produced.

The latest version was used in the Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and Galant. Output in 2004 was 210 hp (157 kW; 213 PS) at 5500 rpm with 278 N·m (205 lbf·ft) of torque at 4000 rpm. In the older version, used in many

Chrysler models since 1987 this V6 was a SOHC 12-valve developing 141 hp (105 kW) at 5000 rpm and 172 lb·ft (233 N·m) of torque at 3600 rpm. The Mitsubishi models were with a 3.0 Litre 6G72 engine SOHC 24-valve developing 195 hp (145 kW) at 5000 rpm and 205 lb·ft (278 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm. For the MIVEC engine output is 201 kW (273 PS; 270 hp) at 6000 and 304 N·m (224 lbf·ft) at 4500.

The DOHC 24-Valve was used in the Mitsubishi Debonair, 3000GT and Dodge Stealth producing 222 horsepower (166 kW) and 205 pound force-feet (278 N·m) of torque in naturally aspirated form, and as much as 320 horsepower (240 kW) and 315 pound force-feet (427 N·m) of torque in turbocharged form. Each bank of the V6 had its own independent turbocharger and intercooler. Turbo chargers were built by Mitsubishi. They were water cooled to ensure longer service life

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_6G7x_engine#6G72

After 1992, for the Chrysler Le Baron the 3.0 liter

Mitsubishi V6 became available. It was used in them for model years until 1995.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_LeBaron

The LeBaron was equipped with a trip & fuel economy computer and full instrumentation. All components were designed to be a smoother and more flowing interior style, making it more in tune with the "aero" revolution of the early 1990s.

Options: Power Windows, Steering, ABS, theft-deterring detachable face plate, Radio/Disc player, Front Wheel Drive, a solid beam rear axle, independent front suspensions with MacPherson struts, and front-wheel drive; air conditioning, cruise control, power brakes,

front and rear cigarette lighters,

rear defroster,

digital instrument panel,

electronic voice alert,

tinted glass on all windows,

hood ornament,

lights that went on with the dual horn,

illuminated entry,

a full lighting package inside,

dual power mirrors,

power antenna,

locks,

windows, and driver's seat, FM stereo,

"luxury cloth" seats,

tilt steering,

leather steering wheel,

intermittent wipers, and

Message Center.

Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline

Mileage: 163,146

For Sale By: Private Seller

Sub Model: LE

Warranty: Sold AS IS, WHERE IS, SALE IS FINAL

Similar 1993 Chrysler Le Baron on Car Guru's website received a 4 out of 5 star rating. I agree with the review and assessment. A large number of trim options were available for LeBarons. In the 1990s, the car was avaiable in a base trim, Landau trim, and LE trim. The LE had a three-speed automatic transmission.

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Chrysler-Le-Baron-Overview-d174

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t12519_ds535947

If you have to drive through snow, the front wheel drive AA platform, takes a lot of worry from the experience. During Utah winters, that is a major relief of stress.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_A_platform

All LeBaron sedans came with a standard driver's side airbag, could seat up to six passengers, and had a relatively large trunk.

In 1994, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rated the LeBaron a 4 out of 5 for driver side and a 3 out of 5 for passenger side frontal impact occupant protection

The U.S. government website lists the fuel economy of the 1993 Chrysler Le Baron with a 3L V6 engine and automatic 4-spd transmission as having EPA

26 mpg Highway; 21 mpg Combined; 18 mpg City

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/1993_Chrysler_LeBaron.shtml

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Car is sold AS IS WHERE IS. I am not the original owner. Therefore, I cannot make affirmative statements about the history of the vehicle prior to my ownership. I can say that the vehicle is able to be driven, as I do drive it. I can say that the vehicle passed the required Utah safety and emission inspection applicable to it.

TO BID YOU MUST BE OVER 18 and pay with a money order, cashiers check or wire transfer. Please do not bid without the intent to finalize this transaction. Winning bidders that do not finalize will receive negative feedback. Sorry, NO bid retractions allowed in the last 24 hours of the auction, ask questions BEFORE you bid. ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS, AS IS. ! ...Please, ASK if you have a question! Seller reserves the right to end auction early. Email will be answered PROMPTLY. Bidders with less than 10 feedbacks MUST email us before bidding showing their intent to purchase the vehicle. Due to increasing non-paying bidders, we reserve the right to cancel your bid if you do not have more then 10 feedbacks. Sorry. WE WILL NOT TOLERATE BID INTERFERENCE! The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder, whether a buyer decides to inspect a vehicle themselves/have a 3rd party inspection or make no inspection at all. All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. No vehicle is perfect to everyone. Each vehicle has its strengths, styles, tendencies and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturer’s workmanship or previous owner’s diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold "AS IS". We have described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of our ability. However, with all pre-owned automobiles, the condition is subjective. Please be advised that no oral or written statements concerning any vehicle constitutes a representation or warranty of the condition of the said vehicle. You need to check with your local goverment for any special rules regarding these older vehicles passing inspections. We are not liable for any vehicle not passing inspection for your area. If for any reason you recieve your vehicle and have buyers remorse, if you are not happy with the vehicle or just don't want it for any reason we will cheerfully offer our condolences. You WILL be responsible for a restocking fee that will equal 80% of the purchase price of the vehicle. You will also be responsible for shipping the vehicle back to me at your expense. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations. All disputes arising out of or resulting from this sale shall be finally determined by binding arbitration in Herriman, Utah in accordance with the commercial rules of arbitration of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be carried out by one or more arbitrators in accordance with said rules. All costs incident to arbitration shall be the sole responsibility of the BUYER. Any award shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction in the same manner as judgments. This agreement to arbitrate shall survive the sale of the automobile described herein. Buyer and Seller hereby agree that Utah law shall control for all purposes under this Bill of Sale. Buyer and Seller hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of Utah to specifically enforce the agreement to arbitrate and to enter judgment of and enforce the award of the arbitrator. All above terms and conditions are applied to vehicle sales, whether through Ebay or otherwise. Sorry, but in all fairness to the bidding process, I will NOT disclose my reserve price until the auction has ended.

PAYMENT TERMS:

Payment must be made by Cashiers Check, Money Orders, Wire Transfers payable in US Dollars, or the equivilent of the US DOLLAR amount in specified cryptocurrency (BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, LITECOIN). A deposit in the amount of $350.00 must be received within Twenty-Four(24) hours of the auctions close either by PayPal or via specified cryptocurrency (BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, LITECOIN). Final payment balance due must be received within seven (7) days of the auction close. I will not be responsible for buyers remorse or problems found to said vehicle once they have left my property. This is a vintage auto that has been maintained in a condition suitable to pass Utah inspection laws for safety and emissions. However, by its age, it ought to be obvious that it is not in showroom brand new condition. It will need TLC and some degree of attention sooner or later or perhaps more extensive restoration to command a resell price by you that is several times higher than your purchase price. My reserve price, to me, is a fair middle ground on a path for you to fully restore this vehicle and perhaps have a significant return on your investment as a collectible vehicle. This is not a new cars and should not be bid upon as such. Once the deposit payment has been received, I, as the Seller, will email a .pdf copy of the clear title, to the Buyer. Transportation will commence only after final payment and signed documentation are received.

DELIVERY OF VEHICLE TITLE and BILL OF SALE: Upon confirmation of full payment of funds owed, which by cryptocurrency is almost nearly instantaneous and the least expensive means to transfer, in my experience, the title and Bill of Sale will be sent to you by a trackable means of your choice (USPS, FEDEX, UPS).

DELIVERY OF VEHICLE: Upon confirmation of full payment of funds owed, the vehicle will be shipped to you by whatever means you inform me to do via email.

Upon successful bid, notify me how you want to accept delivery. That is, do you want it shipped to you, or will you take delivery in person? If you want it shipped notify me of the details that you have made with your shipping service.

A possible payment method, which, if not available to you, does not relieve you of the obligation to pay the successful bid price within the time limit is the third party auto dealership, lowbook.com. They indicated to me that it will finance an auto sale between private individuals. If you want to use that method, you have to make arrangement between yourself and lowbook.com to pay me.

If the vehicle is not financed to you by lowbook.com, an escrow service that conforms to the method of sale defined only by the SELLER must be used for other than cash in person or cryptocoin (BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, LITECOIN) payment. An escrow service that inserts criteria contrary to the SELLER's instructions shall not be accepted by the SELLER, nor used. The BUYER shall be responsible to pay the escrow fee. Payment by cryptocurrency (BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, LITECOIN) is encouraged for speed of transfer, lower cost than wire transfer / escrow fees, and the ability to quickly verify that a payment was made.

Payment from outside the United States must be in BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, or LITECOIN, using the US$ exchange rate posted at

http://coinmarketcap.com/

Pay to addresses for cryptocurrencies:

BITCOIN (13sjo7brYk9XZ6oHdBfZZigDy39DFApSnY)

LITECOIN (LgeJFFzBR24LCvBA13TCQneqZVP2FUy5tQ)

DOGECOIN (D9fPa6CsMBWTPwh9ZXsR6K15WB9B26Ffih)

DELIVERY OF VEHICLE TITLE and BILL OF SALE: Upon confirmation of full payment of funds owed, which by cryptocurrency is almost nearly instantaneous and the least expensive means to transfer, in my experience, the title and Bill of Sale will be sent to you by a trackable means of your choice (USPS, FEDEX, UPS).

DELIVERY OF VEHICLE: Upon confirmation of full payment of funds owed, the vehicle will be shipped to you by whatever means you inform me to do via email.

WARRANTY:

ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS, AS IS. ! ...Please, ASK if you have a question! Seller reserves the right to end auction early. Email will be answered PROMPTLY. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The Vehicle is being sold by a PRIVATE PERSON in the State of Utah, United States of America. Any Utah resident must pay local UT sales tax and licensing fees. All other will do so in their home state. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations.

I am not the original owner. Therefore, I cannot make affirmative statements about the history of the vehicle prior to my ownership. Professional dealership sometimes say their cars are "certified used". That is a jargon phrase. I can say this vehicle is "unquestionably used". I can say that the vehicle is able to be driven, as I do drive it. I can say that the vehicle passed the required Utah safety and emission inspection applicable to it. I do not say or warrant anything more than that.


On Jan-23-14 at 19:09:13 PST, seller added the following information:

This will move you! Remember the fun. Or maybe, your movie set needs a period car with class!

'93 Chrysler LeBaron LE 6 cyl., clean, loaded with power features, but the power antenna is not one of them..

Sedan 4 Dr

VIN 1C3XA3634PF554281

Chrysler (the 3.0 L Mitsubishi V6 3.0 L, i.e. Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 making 141 hp (105 kW)) 3L turbocharged V6 unleaded gas

6 cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 4-spd.

Regarding the Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 engine:

The 6G72 is a 2972 cc engine. Bore is 91.1 mm (3.59 in) and stroke is 76 mm (3.0 in).

SOHC 12-valve, SOHC 24-valve, and DOHC 24-valve versions have been produced.

The latest version was used in the Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and Galant. Output in 2004 was 210 hp (157 kW; 213 PS) at 5500 rpm with 278 N·m (205 lbf·ft) of torque at 4000 rpm. In the older version, used in many

Chrysler models since 1987 this V6 was a SOHC 12-valve developing 141 hp (105 kW) at 5000 rpm and 172 lb·ft (233 N·m) of torque at 3600 rpm. The Mitsubishi models were with a 3.0 Litre 6G72 engine SOHC 24-valve developing 195 hp (145 kW) at 5000 rpm and 205 lb·ft (278 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm. For the MIVEC engine output is 201 kW (273 PS; 270 hp) at 6000 and 304 N·m (224 lbf·ft) at 4500.

The DOHC 24-Valve was used in the Mitsubishi Debonair, 3000GT and Dodge Stealth producing 222 horsepower (166 kW) and 205 pound force-feet (278 N·m) of torque in naturally aspirated form, and as much as 320 horsepower (240 kW) and 315 pound force-feet (427 N·m) of torque in turbocharged form. Each bank of the V6 had its own independent turbocharger and intercooler. Turbo chargers were built by Mitsubishi. They were water cooled to ensure longer service life

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_6G7x_engine#6G72

After 1992, for the Chrysler Le Baron the 3.0 liter

Mitsubishi V6 became available. It was used in them for model years until 1995.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_LeBaron

The LeBaron was equipped with a trip & fuel economy computer and full instrumentation. All components were designed to be a smoother and more flowing interior style, making it more in tune with the "aero" revolution of the early 1990s.

Options: Power Windows, Steering, ABS, theft-deterring detachable face plate, Radio/Disc player, Front Wheel Drive, a solid beam rear axle, independent front suspensions with MacPherson struts, and front-wheel drive; air conditioning, cruise control, power brakes,

front and rear cigarette lighters,

rear defroster,

digital instrument panel,

electronic voice alert,

tinted glass on all windows,

hood ornament,

lights that went on with the dual horn,

illuminated entry,

a full lighting package inside,

dual power mirrors,

power antenna,

locks,

windows, and driver's seat, FM stereo,

"luxury cloth" seats,

tilt steering,

leather steering wheel,

intermittent wipers, and

Message Center.

Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline

Mileage: 163,146

For Sale By: Private Seller

Sub Model: LE

Warranty: Sold AS IS, WHERE IS, SALE IS FINAL

Similar 1993 Chrysler Le Baron on Car Guru's website received a 4 out of 5 star rating. I agree with the review and assessment. A large number of trim options were available for LeBarons. In the 1990s, the car was avaiable in a base trim, Landau trim, and LE trim. The LE had a three-speed automatic transmission.

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Chrysler-Le-Baron-Overview-d174

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t12519_ds535947

If you have to drive through snow, the front wheel drive AA platform, takes a lot of worry from the experience. During Utah winters, that is a major relief of stress.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_A_platform

All LeBaron sedans came with a standard driver's side airbag, could seat up to six passengers, and had a relatively large trunk.

In 1994, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rated the LeBaron a 4 out of 5 for driver side and a 3 out of 5 for passenger side frontal impact occupant protection

The U.S. government website lists the fuel economy of the 1993 Chrysler Le Baron with a 3L V6 engine and automatic 4-spd transmission as having EPA

26 mpg Highway; 21 mpg Combined; 18 mpg City

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/1993_Chrysler_LeBaron.shtml

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Car is sold AS IS WHERE IS. I am not the original owner. Therefore, I cannot make affirmative statements about the history of the vehicle prior to my ownership. I can say that the vehicle is able to be driven, as I do drive it. I can say that the vehicle passed the required Utah safety and emission inspection applicable to it.

TO BID YOU MUST BE OVER 18 and pay with a money order, cashiers check or wire transfer. Please do not bid without the intent to finalize this transaction. Winning bidders that do not finalize will receive negative feedback. Sorry, NO bid retractions allowed in the last 24 hours of the auction, ask questions BEFORE you bid. ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS, AS IS. ! ...Please, ASK if you have a question! Seller reserves the right to end auction early. Email will be answered PROMPTLY. Bidders with less than 10 feedbacks MUST email us before bidding showing their intent to purchase the vehicle. Due to increasing non-paying bidders, we reserve the right to cancel your bid if you do not have more then 10 feedbacks. Sorry. WE WILL NOT TOLERATE BID INTERFERENCE! The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder, whether a buyer decides to inspect a vehicle themselves/have a 3rd party inspection or make no inspection at all. All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. No vehicle is perfect to everyone. Each vehicle has its strengths, styles, tendencies and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturer’s workmanship or previous owner’s diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold "AS IS". We have described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of our ability. However, with all pre-owned automobiles, the condition is subjective. Please be advised that no oral or written statements concerning any vehicle constitutes a representation or warranty of the condition of the said vehicle. You need to check with your local goverment for any special rules regarding these older vehicles passing inspections. We are not liable for any vehicle not passing inspection for your area. If for any reason you recieve your vehicle and have buyers remorse, if you are not happy with the vehicle or just don't want it for any reason we will cheerfully offer our condolences. You WILL be responsible for a restocking fee that will equal 80% of the purchase price of the vehicle. You will also be responsible for shipping the vehicle back to me at your expense. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations. All disputes arising out of or resulting from this sale shall be finally determined by binding arbitration in Herriman, Utah in accordance with the commercial rules of arbitration of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be carried out by one or more arbitrators in accordance with said rules. All costs incident to arbitration shall be the sole responsibility of the BUYER. Any award shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction in the same manner as judgments. This agreement to arbitrate shall survive the sale of the automobile described herein. Buyer and Seller hereby agree that Utah law shall control for all purposes under this Bill of Sale. Buyer and Seller hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of Utah to specifically enforce the agreement to arbitrate and to enter judgment of and enforce the award of the arbitrator. All above terms and conditions are applied to vehicle sales, whether through Ebay or otherwise. Sorry, but in all fairness to the bidding process, I will NOT disclose my reserve price until the auction has ended.

PAYMENT TERMS:

Payment must be made by Cashiers Check, Money Orders, Wire Transfers payable in US Dollars, or the equivilent of the US DOLLAR amount in specified cryptocurrency (BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, LITECOIN). A deposit in the amount of $350.00 must be received within Twenty-Four(24) hours of the auctions close either by PayPal or via specified cryptocurrency (BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, LITECOIN). Final payment balance due must be received within seven (7) days of the auction close. I will not be responsible for buyers remorse or problems found to said vehicle once they have left my property. This is a vintage auto that has been maintained in a condition suitable to pass Utah inspection laws for safety and emissions. However, by its age, it ought to be obvious that it is not in showroom brand new condition. It will need TLC and some degree of attention sooner or later or perhaps more extensive restoration to command a resell price by you that is several times higher than your purchase price. My reserve price, to me, is a fair middle ground on a path for you to fully restore this vehicle and perhaps have a significant return on your investment as a collectible vehicle. This is not a new cars and should not be bid upon as such. Once the deposit payment has been received, I, as the Seller, will email a .pdf copy of the clear title, to the Buyer. Transportation will commence only after final payment and signed documentation are received.

DELIVERY OF VEHICLE TITLE and BILL OF SALE: Upon confirmation of full payment of funds owed, which by cryptocurrency is almost nearly instantaneous and the least expensive means to transfer, in my experience, the title and Bill of Sale will be sent to you by a trackable means of your choice (USPS, FEDEX, UPS).

DELIVERY OF VEHICLE: Upon confirmation of full payment of funds owed, the vehicle will be shipped to you by whatever means you inform me to do via email.

Upon successful bid, notify me how you want to accept delivery. That is, do you want it shipped to you, or will you take delivery in person? If you want it shipped notify me of the details that you have made with your shipping service.

A possible payment method, which, if not available to you, does not relieve you of the obligation to pay the successful bid price within the time limit is the third party auto dealership, lowbook.com. They indicated to me that it will finance an auto sale between private individuals. If you want to use that method, you have to make arrangement between yourself and lowbook.com to pay me.

If the vehicle is not financed to you by lowbook.com, an escrow service that conforms to the method of sale defined only by the SELLER must be used for other than cash in person or cryptocoin (BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, LITECOIN) payment. An escrow service that inserts criteria contrary to the SELLER's instructions shall not be accepted by the SELLER, nor used. The BUYER shall be responsible to pay the escrow fee. Payment by cryptocurrency (BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, LITECOIN) is encouraged for speed of transfer, lower cost than wire transfer / escrow fees, and the ability to quickly verify that a payment was made.

Payment from outside the United States must be in BITCOIN, DOGECOIN, or LITECOIN, using the US$ exchange rate posted at

http://coinmarketcap.com/

Pay to addresses for cryptocurrencies:

BITCOIN (13sjo7brYk9XZ6oHdBfZZigDy39DFApSnY)

LITECOIN (LgeJFFzBR24LCvBA13TCQneqZVP2FUy5tQ)

DOGECOIN (D9fPa6CsMBWTPwh9ZXsR6K15WB9B26Ffih)

DELIVERY OF VEHICLE TITLE and BILL OF SALE: Upon confirmation of full payment of funds owed, which by cryptocurrency is almost nearly instantaneous and the least expensive means to transfer, in my experience, the title and Bill of Sale will be sent to you by a trackable means of your choice (USPS, FEDEX, UPS).

DELIVERY OF VEHICLE: Upon confirmation of full payment of funds owed, the vehicle will be shipped to you by whatever means you inform me to do via email.

WARRANTY:

ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS, AS IS. ! ...Please, ASK if you have a question! Seller reserves the right to end auction early. Email will be answered PROMPTLY. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The Vehicle is being sold by a PRIVATE PERSON in the State of Utah, United States of America. Any Utah resident must pay local UT sales tax and licensing fees. All other will do so in their home state. The vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings or representations.

I am not the original owner. Therefore, I cannot make affirmative statements about the history of the vehicle prior to my ownership. Professional dealership sometimes say their cars are "certified used". That is a jargon phrase. I can say this vehicle is "unquestionably used". I can say that the vehicle is able to be driven, as I do drive it. I can say that the vehicle passed the required Utah safety and emission inspection applicable to it. I do not say or warrant anything more than that.

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Thu, 30 May 2013

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180,000 new vehicles are sitting, derailed by lack of transport trains

Wed, 21 May 2014

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According to The Detroit News, there are about 180,000 new vehicles waiting to be transported by rail in North America at the moment. In a normal year, it would be about 69,000. The complications have been industry-wide. Toyota, General Motors, Honda and Ford all reported experiencing some delays, and Chrysler recently had hundreds of minivans sitting on the Detroit waterfront waiting to be shipped out.
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