Re: [FWDLK] 1956 Southampton 4 dr hardtop

["Robert Garrow" <Robert.Garrow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Ken,
        The Southampton is an Imperial. Our one is a black 56 model with white
leather/gold eagle faille interior. This car lived its life in San
Francisco, until we exported it to a colder climate!. Your 56 Custom Royal
sounds neat. These cars are unfairly overlooked in favour of the 57-59
models.
Robbie

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> From: Rimington, Ken <Ken_Rimington@xxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1956 Southampton 4 dr hardtop
> Date: 20 May 1998 15:05
>
> Hello England;
>
> You said you had a 56 Southhampton.  I am not familiar with that model.
> Chrysler named some cars differently that were sold outside of the USA.
> Do you know what models your car is similar to?  I have a 56 Dodge
> Custom Royal.  For me it is a real dream car, but my wife will not be
> excited until I get it on the road again.
>
> > ----------
> > From:         Robert Garrow[SMTP:Robert.Garrow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Reply To:     Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> > Sent:         Tuesday, May 19, 1998 4:02 PM
> > To:   L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject:      [FWDLK] 1956 Southampton 4 dr hardtop
> >
> > Hi Fellow Mopar Enthusiasts,
> > My brother and I own a black rust/ding free semi-restored example. We
> > live
> > in Chertsey, England. We have owned the car since 1990. It was
> > imported
> > from San Francisco. The guy who sold it said it was rare at the time.
> > How
> > many 56 four door hardtops do you have a record of in US/Canada or
> > even
> > worldwide?. Is there anybody who is looking for one? We would be
> > grateful of any info you have on this subject.
> > We have also just imported a 1958 DeSoto Firesweep 2Dr. Hardtop in
> > restored
> > condition.
> > Any info or stats on these cars would also be welcome.
> >
> > Gavin and Robbie Garrow
> >