Well, kudos for getting it all done and keeping your dream girl, Bill. As for the picky potential buyer - jeez, what a whiner! Would he rather have a hangar queen with an original assembly or a solid driver in pristine condition? Never mind............. So glad you can keep and continue your love affair with Doris! Kate Justet Triplett Kate's Custom Gunleather Monroe, Washington Proud mother of a soldier and owner of "Lucille" 1968 Imperial Crown 4-door HT >From: "Wm. R. Ulman" <twolaneblacktop@xxxxxxxxxxx> >Subject: IML: '66 Convertible sale: Doris remains a big part of my Day >Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:42:43 -0800 >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Well folks, > >Again, I had a solid deal, which came unglued just short of the wiring >of funds to my account. All because the buyer went to the archives and >found an email I had written about finding out my engine is not the >original '66 440, but a '71 or so. Que Sera Sera. I have driven >Imperials daily for over 11 years now, so I guess I must be partial to >them. > >I want to thank Paul Wentink, Mikey Sutton, Ed Barton who all went to >bat for me over my car with this last potential buyer, and it's fine >condition. I really over bargained my price down, and when I was thrown >the engine in my face, well, let's just say I let it go. Some people >expect to find an original, certified, appraised, insured Van Gough at >Wall Mart, and on sale. With a rebate. Free storage too for a couple >of months as well. > >Outlandishly high offers of cash not withstanding, and I did get my >current condo refinanced, and I did get my new condo, and I do have >secured 100% funding letters on file with the developer, my car is >sticking with me. I would never be able to replace her anyway, not >easily that is. She really is one of the nicest '66 verts around. And >Blue paint, white leather, and top really make her a beauty. At least >to me, and a few others I know of. > >Thought some of you might like to know. > >Bill Ulman >Seattle, WA ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm