The Imperial was a 2 dr Southhampton Crown hardtop.
The Letter cars were all ragtops.
I am inclined to agree that a car which is modified from original may be
downgraded in value depending on the modification. My Imperials are all
stock and I value them for that reason. Even if the condition isn't
pristine. Cars are original only once!
----- Original Message -----
From: A. Foster <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 3:03 PM
Subject: Re: IML: RM Auctions
> Tim;
> The owner should have taken the money and ran with a car like that. Lets
> see, a 57' imperial with foofnick alterations, needing a new interior
(since
> the current one is wrong), and a more tastefull paint job. Sounds like
> another $3,500 - $6000 low grade #3 project car to me. $20,000? Get real.
> You didn't mention what model or body style it was though, that makes a
huge
> difference. By the way, in what body style and condition did the 300s come
> in? Coupe? Rag top?
> Best Regards
> Aran Foster
> 1954 Imperial Newport
> Needing A Left Side Taillight bezel and other trim parts.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Hogan" <Thogangoatx@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 7:07 PM
> Subject: IML: RM Auctions
>
>
> > FYI,
> >
> > Went RM Auction in Novi, Mi last weekend. Could only go late on Sunday
> but
> > that is when the '57 Imperial went across the auction block. Car did
not
> > sell with a top bid of $11,000. Owner bought the car from estate in
> > California and had a $20,000 reserve.
> > Car has a lot of non-stock and non origional stuff on it. Alternater
> > conversion, new interior not too close to original, non stock carb,
engine
> > work, stereo, etc.
> > Pink w/ white roof.
> >
> > There were also 2 Chrysler 300 letter cars there: D, F and G. The G
> sold
> > for $85,000 including commissions. The other two didn't meet reserves
at
> > $60,000 or so.
> >
> >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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