Boy, am I embarrased. Yep, that was the most prominent one there. Too much
sun, I suppose. Thanks for straightening me out. I sat on the hill for most
of the presentations, but missed the '55. No excuse, though, because I saw
it on the grounds. Currell
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>Subject: IML: Keller Imperial: Message From Meadowbrook
>Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 00:04:08 EDT
>
>I just got back from MeadowBrook also. How could you miss mentioning
>seeing
>the most interesting post war Imperial??
>The '55 "prototype" K. T. Keller Imperial just restored and amazing to see.
>According to Chip the owner, the car passed through hands for as little as
>$300 and was not appreciated for special "one of a kind" that it is.
>The restoration is a miracle to see.
>This is really a piece of Imperial history. Chrylser history and car
>history.
>The car is a 2+2 with a full console which showd up later on 300 letter
>cars.
>It has a one of a kind see through rear view mirror.
>And on and on!
>Did anyone one out there know about this car??
>Saw K. T. Keller's grand son and great grandson at the car also!
>Did see the '62 Lebaron too.
>The '55 Imperial won best in class and should have gotten best in show!
>
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>currellpattie@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
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> >
> >
> > Just got back from the Meadowbrook car show today. Hot as usual. There
>was
> > a
> > nice LeBaron '62, the last Sparrow Strainer model.
> >
> > What was more interesting was an all original '48 (I recall) Chrysler
>five
> > window Club Sedan. This rare model has a wide C pillow, and of course no
>D
> > pillow at all, since it does not have the usual seven windows. You
>really
> > could see the build quality and choice of materials that the factory
> > intended; no restoration (up or down) here. And it was superb. It was a
>joy
> >
> > to see the cast metal chrome in such good condition. Fits and finishes
>just
> >
> > so, paint excellent.
> >
> > This car once again confirms my memory of superior late 40s Chryler
> > workmanship, easily supassing Ford and GM.
> >
> > The only thing missing was Sidney Greenstreet riding in the back,
>barking
> > something at the driver. He fits this car perfectly.
> >
> > Currell
> >
> >
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