I too, think it is just as important and
maybe even more important to ‘save and show’ an Imperial in
whatever condition, than to insist upon a #1 or #2 condition one. Mine is
a #3 now and I am very proud of it. It was a #4 for many years before we
could fix it up a bit, but I was always proud of it then too. Donn &
Clay…just keep showing your cars where ever you can. Imperials in
whatever condition are so refreshing to see in any show or parade when viewed along
with the usual run of GM and Ford products, rods and muscle cars. No
wonder at all why the public is fascinated with the Imperial!
-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of richard burgess
Sent: Tuesday,
September 18, 2007 12:04 PM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: IML: The exclusive
Imperial
I used to show my '60 LeBaron in all it's decrepit
glory. I had just as much pride showing it as if it had been fully
restored. All eyes were always on me when entering the show. Likely
because people couldn't believe someone might actually drive such a mess.
Local club members knew I had started with a car that had moss growing on it,
an engine full of water, and a baked interior. People are so curious
about the '60 that it does not seem to matter much. Lots of congrats
to anyone who goes to the effort to keep these cars on the road. As rare
as they are condition does not matter to most who just enjoy seeing these
cars.
'60 Crown
Donn Reese
<DReese@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
I know
what you mean, Clay. The local antique car club is having a car show this
weekend. Mine is the only Imperial that will be there. There is a '56 Imperial
and a '38 C10 (nonrunning) in the club but neither of them get out much.
My Custom with it's faded and flaking paint, slightly dented fin, cracked dash
and original interior will be the only representative of our marquee.
Interestingly my car gets a lot of looks (and smiles). Obviously the styling is
just right to really get peoples attention, so that makes it fun.
Donn Reese
1960 Custm 4dr
-----Original Message-----
Greeting everyone
I had the privilege of entering my 60 Imperial in a car show this weekend in
Hugo Minnesota.
No I didn't win anything.
The other entries were way too nice, and my 60 Custom needs too many
things.
Clay Smith
60 Custom
67 Crown Coupe
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