Re: IML: '60 Imperial Back End

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

I have to agree that the 60 is one of the best lookers. When I first started 
noticing Imperials in the early sixties, the 60 is the one I really wanted.
John
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From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: IML: '60 Imperial Back End


> 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 ----- 




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