Re: IML: '60 Imperial Back End

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I am also one who finds the '60 Imperial very attractive from any angle. Believe me, over the years I have put up with criticism from many others about the various styling components that I especially like. These include the massive grill, the dual pod dash arrangement, and the shape of the tail fins. People who don't know anything about old cars just think they are GREAT, but within Imperial and other old car circles, the 1960 model definitely has its detractors. I think that I once read Richard Langworth describe it as "grotesque". At that time I considered having a Richard Langworth Book Burning, but have since been very glad that I didn't do it.

I guess I will always be partial to 1960 because I grew up with one. I was seven or eight years old when my parents bought theirs, and I still have it. 

I also have always thought that the 1961 Lincoln Continental was a fantastic and beautiful design. To me, that confirms that my love of the 1960 Imperial is not due to any lack of taste, or appreciation of good design on my part.

I agree with Wayne's point, which I think is that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and thank goodness we each have our own perspective on the subject.

Paul W.

In an email dated 21/5/2005 1:16:35 am GMT Daylight time, "Wayne Michaels" <baker-michaels@xxxxxxx> writes:

>Ken, What you might end your comment about 60 and 61 Imperials with is " in 
>my opinion" I happen to think the 60 is one of the best looking of the 
>outrageous designed Imperials, that is my opinion. I also think the 
>Continental Mark II is the most beautiful car ever built, but that, again, 
>is my opinion. I can't stand 57 Chevy's, but many people like them. Thank 
>goodness we don't all like the same thing, just think what the prices would 
>be on the one that every one wanted and liked. Bob
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Ken W Stephenson" <kss37215@xxxxxxxx>
>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 3:56 PM
>Subject: Re: IML: cutting an '81 Imperial
>
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>> Brother Ron, that's a terrible thing to do to an 80's Imperial! ?I don't
>> know about people who thought that series' rear ends were strange,
>> either. ?The similar attempts by Lincoln and Cadillac were strange.
>> Imperial and Rolls Royce did it right. ?The only Imperials with atrocious
>> rear ends were the 60 and 61's. ?They could only appeal to juvenile Star
>> Wars fans, or perhaps those who saw continuity in the Hunchback of Notre
>> Dame.
>> Ken
>>
>> On Fri, 20 May 2005 17:07:01 -0500 "mail.lig.bellsouth.net"
>> <jagster911@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>>> Well, let's see, how about a good used top? ?Some cutting torch
>>> burns, but
>>> otherwise excellent, no rust.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 4:52 PM
>>> Subject: IML: cutting an '81 Imperial
>>>
>>>
>>> >I don't really like the looks of chopped 80's Imperials. ?The car
>>> loses the
>>> >sweeping "bustle" line and it makes that body line look strange.
>>> Most
>>> >people think it looks strange even when the roof is attached. ?I've
>>> seen
>>> >one in person years ago and on the net (possibly the same FS ice
>>> blue car)
>>> >and I prefer the coupe. However, it's your car, so to each their
>>> own.
>>> >
>>> > I'd second David's request for unused/unwanted parts though.
>>> >
>>> > Rob
>>> >
>>> >>From: "Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> >>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >>Subject: Re: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
>>> >>Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 14:06:16 -0700
>>> >>
>>> >>Not so much "Convertable" as "converted", eh? By the way, if you
>>> are going
>>> >>to cut up an '81, I could use the taillights and interior!
>>> >>
>>> >>David C. Wilker Jr. USAF (RET)
>>> >>Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it.
>>> >> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? -
>>> Harold S.
>>> >> Hulbert
>>> >>----- Original Message ----- From: "mail.lig.bellsouth.net"
>>> >><jagster911@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >>Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 1:21 PM
>>> >>Subject: Re: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>>Sorry , Neal, but in the car business, we call this type of
>>> 'convertible'
>>> >>>a chopper, as the top has been cut off. ?When I get more garage
>>> space to
>>> >>>store my stash of cars inside, I will chop the top on an 81
>>> Imperial and
>>> >>>a 75 to 77 Cordoba, just for the summer. ?Should be lots of fun.
>>> I think
>>> >>>you are really looking at a 59, as it has the 413 wedge engine in
>>> it.
>>> >>>Ron Stephenson, certifiable chrysler nut!!!
>>> >>>----- Original Message ----- From: <chrycordoba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >>>To: "Imperial Club" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >>>Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 2:46 PM
>>> >>>Subject: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>>It's a start, and very reasonbly priced, considering...
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>The hood has a '57/'58 hood ornament (+ the 18" long optional
>>> one). ?The
>>> >>>>crowns are missing from the front fenders. ?The front fenders
>>> have
>>> >>>>'57/'58 Imperial script. ?Someone grafted on '60 tail lights and
>>> rings.
>>> >>>>The leopard upholstery is to die for! ?It looks like it has air
>>>
>>> >>>>conditioning, but the dash vents look a bit funky, so I'm not
>>> sure.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>And, it IS a convertible...well sort of. ?It started life as a
>>> coupe.
>>> >>>>Look at it this way: you have an eye-catching drop-top AND the
>>> spacious
>>> >>>>trunk of a regular coupe or sedan without that nasty folded-up
>>> top
>>> >>>>cluttering it up!!
>>> >>>>
>>>
>>>>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=439
>> 05&item=4551416376&rd=1
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>Neal Herman
>>> >>>>1959 Imperial Crown
>>> >>>>1966 Imperial Crown
>>> >>>>et al.
>>> >>>>
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