As
I tried to communicate some days ago, I had the possibility to compare a 60 Cad
and my 60 Imp side by side during a meeting.
The Imp is much more complicated in
any sense, has much more details, parts and – problems to work with.
Restoring a Cadillac is rather easy,
restoring an Imp of the same year is a challenge …and needs much more time.
And - nobody knows a Imperial here around. Seems to me that they
never were offered in Europe ..
Dietmar
60 fds
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Subject: IML: Why Choose Imperial
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Hello
All,
As some of our longtime members may already know - I was fortunate enough to
grow up in an Imperial family. As an observer of the golden age of American
automobiles, I can tell you that the reasons for Imperial ownership have
changed little over the years.
The person who said that ownership equated with exclusivity is rite on the
mark. With an average of 18,000 unit built per year - you did not see yourself
coming and going. Also even down to the end of full size production, there was
an aura of the past about the vehicles. Where Cadillacs forte was gagetry and
gimmicks Imperial relyed on a quiet dignity that spoke to another eras
definition of luxury. Where Lincoln conjured up a European image Imperial was
always rock solid American. I know that you can always point to a 61 as
bizzare. But, look at the level of luxury touches standard to even The Custom.
Of course, there is no comparision when it comes to handling. Here is where the
Imperial outshines all other competitors! And what about the 4 wheel disc
brakes standard on the 74 - 75!
I simply believe that we own these magnificent anachronisms for exactly the
same reasons. I personally love to meet up with a newer, supposedly better car
on the highway. The old 64 really shines as it beats the hell out of the newer
car - all with a grace and dignity that belies its era.
Allan from Billings, Montana
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