Classic?

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

You are absolutely correct Dick,

I am always amazed at just how loosely the term "Classic" is used, especially 
in advertisements like this. They do the same thing with "Antique". These terms 
and another one (Milestone) are very specific definitions that apply to 
specific "eras" of collectible automobiles. 

I believe that the proper term for Imperials would be Milestone. At one time 
this term applied to cars that were nominated and approved by a committee of 
enthusiasts during the early 1970's called the Milestone Car Society, and was 
done specifically to address this problem. 1955 and 1956 Imperials were 
actually in the first group of cars given this designation. The intention was 
to keep the designation "open" for future additions, unlike the other two 
designations which were essentially "closed" back in the early 1960's.

Does anyone on the list know if there still is a Milestone Car Society? 

Paul

In a message dated 3/11/2004 11:48:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, dickb@xxxxxxxxx 
writes:

> 
> 
> I would say this is the poster child for how NOT to sell a car on eBay.  The
> fact that it is a convertible is not even mentioned in the ad header, the
> condition is way overstated, the starting bid is probably more than the
> ending bid should be, and the car wasn't even carefully cleaned up.   The
> obvious visual problems are so many that it is funny, yet the seller rates
> EVERYTHING as "5 STAR" condition, and the car is not a "Classic".  If this
> car sells, I'll be amazed!
> 
> Dick Benjamin
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Pittinaro" <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 8:16 PM
> Subject: IML: "showroom condition"?
> 
> 
> > I didn't  realize that John Deere Green, sheepskin
> > seat covers, and a chrome air cleaner constituted
> > "showroom condition" for 1968.  But then, I wasn't
> > alive in 1968 so who am I to say?
> >
> >
> 
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2466594331&category=43905
> >
> > 400 cubic inches????????????
> >
> > =====
> > --Mike Pittinaro
> >
> > One point eight litres
> > Stromberg carburators sing
> > Loose nut at the wheel
> >
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