Melissa, if you are hoping to surprise him I hope he doesn't read the
emails.....
At any rate, finding a nice drivable 65 coupe for 2500 is going to be
difficult. I'd expect at least 3500 for a good driver in a 4dr and
coupes are more expensive. Having said that, you never know what will
show up. Although a month is not a long time, you might get lucky.
Keep an eye on the IML classified and surf the oldcar trader web site, etc..
A suggestion that might work for you is to give him a check for $2500
with a photo of a 65 Imperial and let him do the shopping. That way you
know he will be getting what he expects and will be pleased with it.. I
expect the last thing you want is for him not to like everything about
something you bought him.
Good luck and on behalf of all car crazy husbands, thank you for
appreciating his 'illness'.
Regards
Kerry Pinkerton
Melissa Swenson wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Melissa Swenson <mailto:emswenson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:16 AM
> *Subject:* Birthday present of a lifetime
>
> Hello. My name is Melissa Swenson. My husband and I have been club
> members for a couple of years now, but silent ones. My husband pretty
> much just enjoys reading the emails, although he is extremely
> knowledgable on the subject of Imperials.
> Eric has never owned an Imperial, but it has always been "the car" he
> has wanted. Although only 30 years old, it seems he was born in the
> wrong era. He is big into the oversized luxury cars including all
> Chryslers, and only Chryslers.
> The reason I am writing is that Eric's 31st birthday is coming up on
> May 4th and I would love nothing more than to make his dream of owning
> an Imperial come true. I don't know much about cars, but I am trying
> to purchase this as a surprise, on my own. I have about 2500.00 to
> spend, including bringing it home. His favorite year of Imperial is
> the 65 2 door coupe.
> I am wondering if it is anyway possible to get a decent one for that
> price?? It does not in any way need to be perfect, but it would be
> nice if drivable. I would like him to be able to take his family for
> a ride in what he calls "the best automobile ever made," when he
> receives it. I would really appreciate any advice or ideas on helping
> me with my quest. I only have about a month left, and really hope I
> can pull this off.
> Thank you so much,
> Sincerely,
> Melissa Swenson
> P.s. We live in Northern Minnesota
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