Imperial SUV? wasRe: IML: Lincoln "Imperial"

["Phil Patterson" <hilljack7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I gotta admit, I think this idea has merit! I doubt we'll ever get the
Imperial name back past the folks at Mercedes, so this may be the only
chance to get a new Chrysler Imperial is as an SUV. I gotta admit, it would
be tempting and just the thing to tow your vintage Imperials to the car show
with!
Phil <><
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Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Lincoln "Imperial"


> DaimlerChrysler has noticed that the PT Cruiser is underpowered. Their
answer
> is the up-and-coming GT Cruiser which will be powered by the same LHS V6
that
> powers the Prowler and the 300M. As far as reviving the Imperial as a big
> luxury RWD sedan that would be wonderful, but not likely. As one of the
> members mentioned earlier, the Germans have no interest in putting out an
> ultra-luxurious Chrysler that would do nothing more than compete with
their
> own Mercedes line. Here's another idea, why not resurrect the Imperial as
a
> ultra-luxury full-size SUV. As far as I know neither Chrysler nor Mercedes
> are competing in that arena. The Imperial might just steal some sales from
> the likes of Ford Excursion, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Toyota
> Land Cruiser, and GM's Hummer H2. How about that? Our beloved Imperial can
> come back disguised as a truck and powered of course by the new Magnum
Hemi
> engine from the Ram line. Wouldn't it be nice?
>
>             Doug
>             58 Crown coupe
>
>