Re: IML: K. T. Keller Era Musings...

["georgelaurie" <georgelaurie@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Those 54 Imperials must be Rare, I make Beautiful Lenses for them but have 
NEVER sold any. They were one of those stupid things I made and will never 
recoupe the money I spend on the moulds unfortunatly. So just in case there 
are a few of you out there with 54 Imperials that need Lenses drop me a 
line, regards George.
georgelaurie@xxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Currell Pattie" <currellpattie@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 6:47 AM
Subject: IML: K. T. Keller Era Musings...


> I realize that few members here have the 49-54 Imperials, but I would like 
> to call to your attention a recent addition to the 1953 Imperials By Year 
> section of our site.  Elijah Scott recently added a chapter, in a Postwar 
> Collectibles book that I provided, regarding Cardinal Cushman's '53 
> Limousine. Interesting reading, and note a couple of added features for 
> the Cardinal. Also, the video of Roger Irland's '54 Custom Sedan is 
> excellent, and I recommend it.  Of course, go to the 1954 section here.
>
> As a '53 Custom Sedan owner, I will admit to a little bias, but here is 
> how I rate the '53 vs the rather similar '54.
>
> Advantage '54:
>
> 1. The grille.
>
> 2. 235 HP (vs 180 for the '53).
>
> 3. Better chance of getting A/C (still slim, though).
>
> 4. You always got Powerflite.
>
> Advantage '53
>
> 1. No chrome trim on the front fenders (cleaner look).
>
> 2. Wood trim around the interior doorhandles, vs engine turned look (both 
> are nice).
>
> 3. Instrument panel; single pod for '49-'53, with all gauges. '54 has 
> "idiot" lights for that year, and a different, less integrated design.
>
> A wash on...
>
> 1. Extra chrome trim on lip of hood.
>
> 2. Clear rear window on '54 vs two bars on '53.
>
> 3. Bumper guards.
>
> 4. Taillight design.
>
> I like 'em both, and think that Virgil Exner did a fine job of facelifting 
> the basic '49 design. This gave him breathing room for the '55 Chrysler 
> line.
>
> Currell
>
> 1953 Custom Imperial, with Powerflite
>
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