| Clay, It is funny how time changes your outlook, sometimes things just have to grow on you. During late 1960 or early 1961, I saw my first 1961 Imperial, which happened to be a 4-door. At that time I thought the 1961 Imperial was the most outlandish car I had ever seen, I thought the styling horrible, and would not have wanted to be caught dead in one. I do believe that 1961 Imperial was the only one I ever saw on the road. During the last 10 to 15 years I have seen numerous pictures of these cars and a few examples at some large car auctions, so I started to appreciate them. During the mid nineties, I bought one of these cars for a friend, kept it several weeks before shipping it to France. While I had the car, drove it often, and enjoyed it very much. My wife, who tolerates my hobby, thought the 1961 was great, those fins really sold her. I think I could have bought a 1961 then without that first mummer from her. I think condition enters into this, as I have always felt that a dirty old car was just another old car, while a well care for old car was a thing of beauty. Best Regards, Bill/Imp, 68's |
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