Re: IML: '81 grille

[Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The '81's grille wasn't really retro in 1980 whenthe car was launched, as a
similar look had been in use by Imperials (and NYBs) as recently as three
years prior (and was also used on the M-bodies). It was simply styling
continuity with the predecessor and remainder of the brand, not a grab of
retroism, even if it did have a degree of neoclassicism as was common on
most domestic luxury cars of the 70s and 80s.

Chris in LA


On 12/31/05 9:44 AM, jsadowski at jsadowski@xxxxxxx wrote:

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>> 
>> 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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