Lincoln "Imperial"

["Hugh & Therese" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>]

We have a 63 Lincoln.  I think you'd have to admit a strong "family" resemblance.  Same designer and all.

 

Hugh

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From: Greg and Russell

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Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 8:50 PM

Subject: IML: Lincoln "Imperial"

Before our '65 Crown convertible went to the restoration shop to begin the lengthy frame-off she is undergoing, I did drive her some.  Once when I came by my house for a "pit stop" and to get a cold drink a fellow stopped and asked what year Lincoln I had.  He was looking at the trunk when he asked the question and happened to see the letters I-M-P-E-R-I-A-L around the hump in the trunk.  I said, "It's an Imperial" to which he replied, "I didn't know Lincoln had a model named Imperial!!!!  I kid you not!  I suppose the spare tire bulge in the deck lid "proved" to him that is was indeed a Lincoln regardless of what I said.  Go figure! 

 

Greg

(No longer a "parts car", she is going back together nicely!)