The new Imperial was a smaller, two-door only model sharing its wheelbase chassis with the second generation Chrysler Cordoba and Dodge Mirada. Neither a convertible nor a 4-door version was available, though conversions were made of both by third party companies. The bustle-back appearance and prominent grille was an attempt at a revival of the 1930s and 1940s luxury car appearances that were briefly popular during the early 1980s like the second generation Cadillac Seville. Chrysler designers drew inspiration from the 1937–1939 Chrysler Imperial sedans.