No Imperial is better than any Lincoln or Cadillac?? How can anyone make
such a sweeping statement? Comparing a '60s Lincoln to an '80s Imperial is
like comparing a spinach salad to a maple bar.
I submit that there are Imperials that were better, if only from an
engineering standpoint. The single most important difference between our cars
and the others was the suspension system. These cars clearly had the advantage
over the competition in that area. To many, the most important feature of any
car is how it drives, and that is where the Imperial
EXCELLED.
Paul W.
Actually I am truly tired of this thread, but the only
reason to buy any car you buy is because it is what suits you. I happen to
prefer Lincoln Continental over any luxury car, but, I have had Imperials of
all vintages and they are incredible too, but Lincoln is what suits me better.
I still own an 81 and an 83 Imperial which to me of the Luxury cars of
the period were the nicest, but talk about troubled vehicles???????. My 69
Lincoln Continental Coupe, 4DR sedan, and Mark III are the most trouble free,
smooth quiet, comfortable and powerful of any cars I have ever
had. No Imperial is any better than any Lincoln or Cadillac if taken care
of properly. It is just what suits the specific needs of the driver. I love
them all Fomoco and Mopar preferably, but what works for me doesn't work for
the next guy. Buy and enjoy what makes you happy and don't put down the others
because they are not what works for you. Bob Baker
1957 Continental Mark II
1957 Thunderbird
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 2Dr, 4Dr, Sunliner, Ranchero,
Country Squire
1963 Studebaker Hawk GT
1969 Continental Coupe, 4Dr, Mark III
1981and 83 Chrysler Imperial
and sold yesterday 1960 Imperial Crown Southampton
2Dr
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:29
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Why choose Imperial
over Caddy or Lincoln?
One common theme about Why Imperial over the competition is that we've
all been bitten and hooked by it's Elegance/mystique. My story goes like
this; My dad was looking to replace his 66 Chry. Newport. We walked around
as a family in the Chrysler lot and I sat in the back of a 1973 Imperial. I
thought I was in a space capsule and we were about to take off. We
didn't by the car but I was bitten. My Father opted for a 73 caddy that yr.,
but I never forgot my experience as you can tell. I've bought and sold a
1973 Imperial and now have 3-Imperials 91,93,93. I know their not vintage
like everyone else , but to me I get the same High when I drive
her down and around town -Anthony
P.s. -Lets not forget that if you own a Chevy or a Ford back
in the day, you were considered to be a driving a working man's car. But to
own a Chrysler- You were considered making- Agreed!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:48
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Why choose Imperial
over Caddy or Lincoln?
I chose mine because I wanted something
different from a cadillac and in Australia there are so many
Cadillacs. I also wanted a Chrysler Corp car with a long wheel base
and have always dreamed of owning a hemi car. I have owned
mine for about 6 months and I love the drive and power of my
Imperial.
In saying all that I am still a classic car
enthusiast and can appreciate any classic car on it's merits but I
have a slant towards the Chrysler
Corp.
Chris Wardle
1958 Imperail Crown 2dr
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