1) That is not an alternator. That is the stock Non-AC generator.
2) I agree about the underhood detailing. Nice and clean, but very
incorrect colors, and battery hold-down.
3) I doubt that it is or ever was a 95 point car.
4) I bet it gets no-bids at that price.
>From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: IML: 58 imp. conv. on ebay
>Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 16:38:37 -0700
>
>Hello Gang;
> I would find it hard to believe that this convertible would be a 95 point
>car. For one thing it states that it is an older restoration which will
>mean a little wear in places. Also if you look closely under the hood you
>will notice that someone has installed an alternator in place of the stock
>generator, this concerns me as to how well it was done. The covers for the
>spark plug leads should be painted black and not silver. A minor detail but
>there are also no decals to be found anywhere in the engine compartment,
>even on the heating unit.
> For the amount of money that the want for this car they should at least
>put it up on a hoist and photograph the undercarriage. There should also be
>some shots of the inside of the trunk, and more photos of the interior. It
>would also be nice if they had some closeups of the fenders, rocker panels,
>and grille. It looks like every shot of the outside of this car was taken
>from twelve feet away. I don't want to pick apart what is probably a very
>nice car but it isn't represented very comprehensively. They also are not
>very forthcoming with what work was actually done to the car considering
>what they are likely asking for it.
>Best Regards
>Arran Foster
>1954 Imperial Newport
>Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Felixa1954@xxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 1:48 PM
> Subject: IML: 58 imp. conv. on ebay
>
>
> i know of this car. i heard from the owner from an ad in the the boston
>globe it is
> actually a 57.
> anyway i know the owner is having this collector sell it for him in
>conneticut.
> it from what i heard is 95 point car. pretty strong language from the
>pics. it has
> low miles, less than 1200 were built maybe you guys can get it for 25?
>it'll only
> go up in vaue. so if anyone has 25 grand in their back pocket it's a
>good investment.
> it was on the cape for a while i was going to see it but they shipped it
>to conn.
> act fast,guys!!!
>
> i can't afford it myself. thanks. steve iml member 68 lebaron
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