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Original post follows:
The laws of supply and demand run the
marketplace. I saw this auction. The lens in question were fabulous
and came with the original seals and chrome surrounds. There were three
lenses in the picture, so this guy paid around $200 each for them and they were
worth every dime. I wish I could have afforded them. Even as spares
they would be worth it, if I had it. But I don't, right now. I hope
my luck will change.
I don't think owning an Imperial is an "Ordinary
Joe" proposition. Nor do I think it should be. Get yourself a
Mustang, or a 57 Chevy if you want to run with the herd. You'll also have
the benefit of having suppliers printing glossy brochures for items you didn't
even know you could want along with everything else for your car.
Imperials were designed to serve the elite in
society. They were top end cars with limited appeal if only because of
their exorbitant price in comparison to the Chrysler, the Dodge, the De Soto and
the Plymouth. It stands to reason that their limited numbers lead to a
limited amount of parts for them today, as mentioned in a thread started by
Kenyon this week.
Running these old cars is not a game for the faint
of heart or the man of limited means. I would know because I have one and
it is currently beyond me to be able to afford gas for it. I hope my
situation is temporary but I know that owning an Imperial will always be at the
more expensive end of the old car owning spectrum. You cannot have a
champagne car on a beer budget.
Hugh
Ernie wrote:
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