Re: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay

["Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not so much "Convertable" as "converted", eh? By the way, if you are going 
to cut up an '81, I could use the taillights and interior!

David C. Wilker Jr. USAF (RET)
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From: "mail.lig.bellsouth.net" <jagster911@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay


> Sorry , Neal, but in the car business, we call this type of 'convertible' 
> a chopper, as the top has been cut off.  When I get more garage space to 
> store my stash of cars inside, I will chop the top on an 81 Imperial and a 
> 75 to 77 Cordoba, just for the summer.  Should be lots of fun.  I think 
> you are really looking at a 59, as it has the 413 wedge engine in it.  Ron 
> Stephenson, certifiable chrysler nut!!!
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> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 2:46 PM
> Subject: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
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>
> > It's a start, and very reasonbly priced, considering...
> >
> > The hood has a '57/'58 hood ornament (+ the 18" long optional one).  The 
> > crowns are missing from the front fenders.  The front fenders have 
> > '57/'58 Imperial script.  Someone grafted on '60 tail lights and rings. 
> > The leopard upholstery is to die for!  It looks like it has air 
> > conditioning, but the dash vents look a bit funky, so I'm not sure.
> >
> > And, it IS a convertible...well sort of.  It started life as a coupe. 
> > Look at it this way: you have an eye-catching drop-top AND the spacious 
> > trunk of a regular coupe or sedan without that nasty folded-up top 
> > cluttering it up!!
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43905&item=4551416376&rd=1
> >
> > Neal Herman
> > 1959 Imperial Crown
> > 1966 Imperial Crown
> > et al.
> >
> >
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