In defense of pink (was Re: IML: An Elvis Imperial?)

["Clint and Laurie Carter" <imperialschooner@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

One of the reasons I purchased my '59 Crown is the Persian Pink color. I 
think it's lovely. Check out the ads on the website for '59 and you'll find 
a gorgeous Pink LeBaron in a two page layout that also features Estee 
Lauder. Yes, Pink is a feminine color and that is another appealing 
factor...I know these cars were marketed to women, as well as men. BTW, the 
former owner of my car was a crusty, dusty old farmer. So I don't think the 
color of the car determines what kind of person bought it.

Also, it is my opinion that in the late 1950's people were getting tired of 
the stock blue, green, black, blah car colors of the 1940's. So we have a 
plethora of pinks, coppers, bronze, etc. etc.

Laurie Carter
Ilwaco, WA USA
'59 Crown (The Pink Lady)
'65 Crown Coupe

--- Original Message ----- 
From: stephen844@xxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 7:00 AM
Subject: RE: IML: An Elvis Imperial?


I just bought a pink '59 Crown Imperial, ser# M637-104158.  This car was 
originally sold new in Tucson Arizona and is now in Vermont.  I wonder if 
there was some connection to the music world or Hollywood?  I think it was 
unusual for someone to order a pink car unless they wanted to attract 
special attention.
Is there a way of tracing ownership on these cars?


Steve Restelli
Webmaster, HistoryTV.net
http://historytv.net 




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