Bill,
You demonstrate that you are a gentleman, and that means that
surely you meant no offense. I don't think you fully understood the depths
of my current caretakers madness. I'm not sure I do myself. I
thought I was quite past being able to turn heads and was quite resigned to my
fate as an overlooked part of the museum. Imagine my surprise to be the
car that has probably had more done to it and traveled to more places than all
of the other vehicles put together.
The museum does have another Imperial, a 73. I shudder
at the thought of it, though I shall be the beneficiary of its sacrifice, but it
is to be disposed of. They recently sold a 67 Cadillac convertible, and
plan to sell a 1970 Lincoln coupe as well. Apparently funds from these
dispositions may be used to get me the surgery I need on my failing
ticker. So, soon enough, bearing in mind I have almost 45 years of
perspective, I shall be out amongst the quick again.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Blueberry
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Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 1:05
PM
Subject: IML: Dear Miss Blueberry
Dear Miss Blueberry,
When I
suggested that you become a parts car, I was only trying to help your owner
get a nice Imperial without having to do all the work that you require, and
have you be the one to help keep the other car running as it should so he
could enjoy himself. I guess I didn't realize just what an impression
you have made on everyone you came into contact with, either through Hugh's
writing or where you might have appeared in public. I am not heartless
when it comes to old cars, especially Imperials, as I have refurbished five,
but unfortunately, I had to use parts from four other cars to do so. I
doubt very much that there is anyone on this list who has not used parts from
a doner car, in fact they advertise for these parts all the time, as well they
should. I wish you the best, may you find the fountain of youth, so that
you can continue to excite and please people for many years to
come.
Bill/Imp, just a few 68's
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