It is NOT a 1957. It is a 1958.
>From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
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>Subject: Re: IML: 57 imp conv.
>Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:56:06 -0700
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>Hello Gang;
> One thing that you should remember is that the owner of that 57'
>convertible likely spent $100,000 dollars, in restoration costs, to make
>that Imperial worth $65,000.
>When you consider the amount of money and work that it takes to produce a
>100 point concours grade car, which you can't even drive, you're better off
>investing in the stock market. The most ridiculous part about many of these
>concours grade restorations is that they,"Guild The Lillly", so to speak.
>They take a factory produced car and renovate it to such an extent that
>they
>end up with a hand built car that is better then it ever was when it was
>delivered from the factory. In my mind this takes away from the character
>and the historic value of the car but if you want a show winning trailer
>queen you have to do this.
>Best Regards
>Arran Foster
>1954 Imperial Newport, which if I can fix the sagging driver's side door
>hinge I will be happy.
>Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel And Other Trim Parts
>
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