I couldn't agree more on your description of the experience of owning our
Imperials. I always say to people that I know what it's like to be a
beautiful woman - the men practically break their neck trying to get a look and
most the women turn up their nose but you can see their eyes checking it
out. My wife says she is a little uncomfortable in the 63' because
EVERYONE keeps looking at us, I just laugh and let her know they are
checking out everything around us and we, the people in the car, really
don't exist. I would also like to mention that I get a little annoyed that
I can't just fill it up without hearing 1) nice Impala!! or, nice
Chrysler !! 2) I use to own a old Mustang !! 3) What does it get - 8
miles to the gallon ?, but when no one asks me any questions I get a little
annoyed too! Call me crazy, anyone else have this problem?
Parker Co.
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Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 5:58
PM
Subject: RE: IML: Gawkers and Ego and
Peeves
Thanks for your
excellent description of one of the joys of owning/operating a vintage
Imperial. I have experienced ALL of the things you described, and more.
I cringe at the thought of that belt-buckle sticking out from the beer-belly
getting within range of the paint, or the rings on the hands. It is a lot of
fun to be the big spectator-sport in and for the neighbour-hood
once-in-a-while, though.
Kristian
Oyen
1963 Imperial Crown
Southampton 4-door
1966 Imperial Crown
Sedan
1967 Imperial Crown
Coupe
Imperialists,
It goes without saying we are in this for
ego: because few people have them, and because we LOVE to be looked at,
waved at, thumbs-upped at as we cruise in our dream
behemoths.....people, even strangers, ask me if I take her to shows
and I laugh as I tell them by the mere conversation taking place, the truth
is I AM a show wherever I go, though I do visit them on occasion.....I
have a particular place I go for relaxation in a downtown area and often
either leaving or entering my vehicle I am accosted by the gawkers and nosers
who want the WHOLE history, which sometimes I am wont to give and other times
I JUST WANT MY PEACE.....adding to the ego thing is walking away from her
and watching other peoples reaction to the car, just as she sits, and I could
watch others' gander at the car all the day long and never reveal who I am,
just steps away at my bench.....but then I HAVE to, as improper Gawk Etiquette
is tossed, and some, not so much disrespectful (sometimes though) as
inconsiderate, come over to the car and PAW AT IT.....the cupped face and the
cheek/nose on the windows; the palm prints on the roof as they try and lean in
to a closed car; and my all time favorite: the window left down and the
gentleman/lady has his/her FRONT TORSO levered over the door to the point
of I can read the imprint on the sole of their shoes, inside the car with
their hands all over the steering wheel, dash and/or seats..... when I explain
that one puts one's hands behind their backs and leans no closer than a foot
from the vehicle to look, while NEVER touching without the owner's
permission, they are understanding, though some are actually
standoffish.....a good cleaning of my car takes 4 to 6 hours-- a great
cleaning is an all day love affair/inspection--and those who don't understand
that, have never cared for a car.....
ybshore
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