Hey Gang:
I just thought that I would put my two cent worth in on ths one. I
remember the first time that I drove a c-body chrysler. It was a 69
Imperial sedan and I was 16. My good friend had just bought it from a
recomendation by a friend that owns a 71 Newport. Ever since that time I
have had a hard time finding even a close comparision to the big CHryslers.
I love them and I have always loved the big cars even as a small kid. Upon
driving the 69 Imperial, that made me decide to find one of my own. Well
after a short search around town, I too found a 69 Imperial sedan that need
much work. I didn't care. I bought it and put some cash into it and drove
it a couple of years. I no longer own that car but I do own a 71 Imperial
sedan and 69 Imperial coupe. They are both great cars that have hardly
even failed me once. I love them and I will never get rid of them. I can
just only dream of owning a couple more for the collection.
Well, all I can say is that I am very happy that Ken's some found the
Imperials sooo cool and that there is life outside a Honda and an Acura.
So, with that said, I will sign off now and say..LONG LIVE
IMPERIALS!!!!!!!!!
Tony Fortner (IMP6971)
71 Lebaron 4 Door
69 Imperial Coupe
>From: Ken Miller <kdmiller@xxxxxxxxx>
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>Subject: IML: Imperial Pleasures
>Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 08:05:37 -0800
>
>It was 50 degrees with no rain in Portland yesterday, so I decided to
>exercise the Imperials (my poor 67 has been sitting nearly 6 months!). I
>also got out the 64 New Yorker Salon. All three cars started right up and
>after the flat spots on the 67's tires rounded out, ran smoothly and
>perfectly.
>
>Now, my son Tom just turned 17 and has his "learner's permit" which means
>he can drive if I am sitting next to him. I decided it was time for him to
>experience the pleasures of Imperial driving. So far, he has only driven
>his mom's Honda Civic and my 1998 Town and Country minivan.
>
>His driving report, from his somewhat inexperienced perspective, is that
>the Imperials are quite superior to the Chrysler (no surprise there).
> Also, he preferred the 67 over the 61 (again, no surprise to those of us
>who have both) even though the 61 has just 57,000 miles compared to the
>67's 150,000.
>
>His comment was "Dad, you gotta sell me one of these cars!". This from a
>kid who has been lusting for the tricked-out Hondas and pickups his friends
>have. There's hope for the younger generation!
>
>Ken Miller
>61 and 67 Converts - no new scratches and dents (whew!)
>
>
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