Craig, Congratulations on what sounds like a great buy. I really like the 69s. I believe the '69 Crown was relatively rare-- I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong-- but I think it only lasted 1 more year, until 1970 (?), and after that they only offered the LeBaron. AM radio only was not all that uncommon then, so I don't think your car is as lacking in the options dept. as you think. I think you'll really enjoy this "fuselage era" car. They really do grow on you. Mark M PawtguyRI@xxxxxxx wrote: > Hello all....Ive been a member of this list for over a year but > haven't posted anything until now although I've enjoyed reading about > everyone's Imperials. > Early Sunday morning I picked up my first Imperial in quite > a while, a 1969 Crown 4 dr hardtop I purchased from the original > owner, a colorful English gentleman living in Ct. (He bought the car > on 6/20/69) The car is Surf Green w/ a dark green vinyl roof and > green interior. she's not loaded as Imperials go (ATC AM radio power > seat TiltAScope wheel and tinted glass) but the price was ridiculously > low ( $500!! ) and I couldnt pass it up. Ive discoverd she's pretty > rare....only 823 built. This is my first venture into the "fuselage" > era.Ive had 64 and 65 Imps, but Ive always liked this style too > (almost sinister in appearance).Heck I love em all! The car needs some > work but runs like a scalded cat!. I'd enjoy talking w/ other owners > whatever the year Imp so drop me a line. > > Craig (in freezing R.I. )