Re: IML: 53 imp

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

A very nice '53 Imperial would be a very desirable car. Assuming that the car is in "perfect" condition, the value depends a lot on what particular model it is. I do not believe that there was ever a '53 Imperial Convertible (there was in '52, however), but if there had been this model would easily be worth more than a four door sedan. The most desirable '53 Imperial that I know of would be a Newport Two Door Hardtop. There are also some very rare sedans that were set up with divider window between the front and rear compartment. These were in addition to the long wheel base cars which are often this way.

How can you put a price tag on a genuine 18,000 mile car (if there is documentation to prove it)? A perfect two door hardtop could very easily be worth his price or more. This may be also true for one of the special "divider window" sedans. That would be high for a normal sedan, but if it really is what you say it is, and you want it, you won't go too far wrong. It would cost much more than that to make a bad one good. If it truely is a low miles original, they are ONLY that way once.

Parts are out there if you are willing to be patient and look. They can also be very expensive. That is true of any old car.

Paul W.

In an email dated 9/8/2005 3:54:46 am GMT Daylight time, "The Thomas'" <awsupply@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

>Hello All, Does anyone have any idea what a 1953 imperial would be worth with 18000 miles on it? I ran across a man that has alot of old cars and this was one of the three Imperials he owns and would like to sell. The interior is in beautiful shape, the windows work very good except for the right rear sticks. The radio does not work. No a/c. I believe it has a 331 Hemi that runs so smooth and quiet it makes you drool. The paint job is in great shape, he has got wire spoked wheel covers on it now which realy dress's it up, along with fog lights which I am not sure are original. I drove it it handles good,could use new shocks and a good run.He would like $16000.00 for it. Is that alittle high? Are these cars hard to get or find parts for?
>On a non Imperial subject, I bought a 1965 Dodge Custom 880 convertible from this same man, is there anyone who could tell me where to find any production numbers on that model. The car is in very good shape just needs alittle work, pinion seal leaks, I am going to switch it over to electronic ignition as the old distributor has some issues otherwise the 383 runs real well.
>A big THANKS to all that respond, I am a proud owner of a very nice 1972 Imperial 4-door Blue
>


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