Re: IML: Here is the Imperial article

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

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From: "Christopher H" <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Here is the Imperial article


> The '81-83 Imperials had only one retro cue, and it was one that had never
> been used before on an Imperial (the bustle back trunk that Lincoln and
> Cadillac had all glommed onto simultaneously). Other than that, it made 
> its
> own statement, not trying to grab past Imperial styling cues or ape 
> another
> currently produced car.
>
> Chris in LA
>
>
> They also had a large grill with vertical bars as used in the 70's. 
> Throughout the years the Imperial had many styling cues in their 
> respective time periods. Most looked right for the time period the car was 
> built in. I don't think I could imagine what a new Imperial would look 
> like if they tried to blend cues from every generation into one. I feel 
> the car would have to fit the current design themes with a FEW past cues, 
> such as the grill & unique taillights. Perhaps even eagle hood ornament 
> but little else from the past.
John




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