Re: IML: Why choose Imperial over Caddy or Lincoln?

[Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: Re: IML: Why choose Imperial over Caddy or Lincoln?

Simply put, never confuse popularity with superiority!

And yes, the automakers did play a great role in who used their vehicles. Ford went to great lengths to assure that the presidential limousines were Lincolns for decades, and GM’s Cadillac Division still does. Chrysler instead focused on Hollywood, with product placements in countless movies and TV shows, and with some of their most unusual vehicles, from Crown Imperial Ghia limos assigned to studios for years on end and a significant movie appearance of a Turbine Car.

Chrysler was not unique in this, as both Ford and GM did the same, but if you learned about what Americans drove purely from TV in the 1950s-70s, you’d probably think Chrysler Corporation was the sales leader of the Big Three.

Chris in LA
67 Crown
78 NYB Salon
72 Dodge Charger (former TV car)


On 7/18/06 9:14 PM, anthony romano at mamrom@xxxxxxx wrote:

> O.K. I've read the e-mails that the Imperial was overall a better car than the others. Why than if the Imperial was better in so many ways was it not the vehicle of choice by dignitaries here and abroad? Did Ford (Lincoln) and GM (Cadillac) give their cars away for marketing purposes while Chrysler (Imperial) didn't??
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> > That’s a great answer  below.  My reason goes way back to 1962.  My Dad had a big lime  green ’58 Fleetwood 62 Series Sedan.
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> > it's  the quality, looks and comfort of an Imperial. Take for example the one I own,  a 74 Imperial. Caddy and Lincoln did not have 4 wheel disc brakes, Imperial  did. They didn't have a metal grille, Imperial did, and they coulden't match  the leather seats Imperial had. Plus through the years, Imperial always  had a better looking body style. Most important though is  quality, Mopar is always a better choice than GM or Ford.  
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