Hugh, good thinking, that may save the car. The engine will probably be relatively easy to get going. As a 440, parts are easy to get, and probably easier to work than the 58. The brakes are probably shot, but parts are plentifull, and again, this era brakes are easier to work on. Hopefully, the transmission is OK. The most expensive part in the equation is the labor, but Tony and you are determined. I think this will work out. Once the car is running reliably, the cost of transporting it anywhere in the US is almost trivial compared to now... D^2 Quoting Hugh & Therese <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>: > Well, about the 73 Imperial . . . it seemed I cannot do much with it. The > asking price is OK but the cost of shipping it is prohibitive to everyone. ....