Re: IML: Imperial design

["John T. Folden" <nedloftj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, it's an alteration of a standard 300. Personally, while it looks  
nifty enough on the screen, I'd never own one. I must say I much  
prefer the new Imperial show car (which I really DO like).

John


On May 23, 2006, at 6:18 AM, Rob P wrote:

> Sorry Arran,
>
> Didn't mean to seem like an arrogant know it all.   What I meant  
> was that the designs at that site seem like they may be  
> computerized alterations of existing pictures (good ones) rather  
> than full on computer renderings.  I agree that most people, myself  
> included, do not find the new Imperial attractive, however, I  
> believe that it is more "out there" and likely to cause a reaction  
> good or bad from the public.  I think DCX is looking for a strong  
> reaction. Remember, the big rig look pickups were loved or hated  
> when first shown.  They would rather have a design that stikes a  
> few as a "must have" than most as a "that's nice."  I would argue  
> that the concept Imperial was a failed attempt along those lines.
>
> Rob
>
>
> > From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
> > Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: IML: Imperial design
> > Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 21:20:54 -0700
> >
> > Rob;
> >   I am well aware that it is a computer generated rendering but I  
> > don't see
> > the relevance as to why there are no front or rear views as one  
> > could render
> > those just as easily, there may be some pending that haven't been  
> > posted as
> > yet. As I said before the general opinion that I heard expressed  
> > locally
> > about the recent concept Imperial was that it was ugly and that the
> > Challenger was quite attractive; this was an opinion expressed by  
> > members of
> > the lay public not Imperial enthusiests by the way.
> > Best Regards
> > Arran Foster
> > 1954 Imperial Newport
> > Needing A left side tailight bezel and other trim parts.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 2:43 AM
> > Subject: Re: IML: Imperial design
> >
> >
> > There aren't any frontal or rear shots because it's not a "car,"  
> > it's a
> > computer drawing.  I can appreciate the work that went into  
> > it.....but, I
> > don't like it.  I think the rear overhang looks ridiculous.  The  
> > cab forward
> > thing with the wheels pushed out the edges has a purpose, long  
> > wheelbase
> > helps ride, and for whatever size car you have you will have a  
> > nicer ride.
> > The only trade-off is a worse turning circle.  In the US that isn't a
> > problem.   Most of the list is responding "that's an Imperial!"  
> > but when I
> > look at it all I can see is a 1990's era Buick Roadmaster.  A car  
> > I did not
> > particularly care for and more importantly to DCX, sold poorly to  
> > a VERY old
> > average buyer.  Not something car makers strive for.  Finally, it  
> > seems
> > counterproductive to have pronounced wheel arches to accentuate  
> > the wheels
> > and then stick skirts on to hide them.  The contradicting cues  
> > look silly to
> > me.  I think the designer started with a 300 and stretched and  
> > molded it.
> > You may not like the new Imperial concept, I'm no fan of that  
> > either, but it
> > caused a little stir.  At a show this car wouldn't draw a second  
> > glance
> > except for its (probably) huge size.
> >
> > Rob
> >
> > >From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
> > >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >Subject: Re: IML: Imperial design
> > >Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 20:51:19 -0700
> > >
> > >Hi All;
> > >  It's too bad there aren't any frontal or rear shots of this  
> > car, all
> > >things aside they have the proportions just about right. The tail  
> > end has a
> > >little too much overhang even by 70's car standards but compared  
> > to the
> > >Rolls clone bar of soap car that hit the cars shows it's a knock  
> > out.
> > >Speaking of the car show Imperial, everyone that I have run into  
> > that has
> > >seen  pictures of it thinks that it's ugly, and none of them have  
> > owned an
> > >Imperial or know much about their history.
> > >Best Regards
> > >Arran Foster
> > >1954 Imperial Newport
> > >Needing A Left Side Tailight Bezel and other trim parts.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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