Not to be picky but the paint sucks,(picture of the Crown Imperial emblem) the dash pad looks like the foam is disintegrating under it and there more things not original under the hood than you can count. Those look like 59 15" hub caps. Neat car but needs much finessing to be at all correct. Ernie -----Original Message----- From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philippe Courant Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 2:36 PM To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: IML: 57 (or 58) Crown Imperial on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2460920446 &category=43905 I notice that the trunk lid has the same "eagle" than the front hood (except Ghia medallion) and no "imperial" script. Original ? Note also the two "beauty panels " beside the back up lights. They are different. Wheelcovers: '58 Lebaron or '59 ? Under the hood an alternator and a non original A/C comprerssor. Recovery tank also and something in front of the radiator (electric fan ?). Valve covers are from '57 year. Note also the small light in the lower of the front door panel (which has also a specific insert panel behind the handle) What a car ! -- Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)- Webmaster des sites ACCF et C-I-F Imperial 1957 Crown convertible Buick 1996 Roadmaster wagon - American Car Club de France (ACCF) : http://www.accf.com - Chrysler Imperial France (C-I-F) : http://www.ifrance.com/c-i-f - Cadillac " Standard of Excellence " : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-cad - SportsCars : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-sprtcar