I
couldn't agree more on your description of the experience of owning our
Imperials. I always say to people that I know what it's like to be
a beautiful woman - the men practically break their neck trying to get a look
and most the women turn up their nose but you can see their eyes checking it
out. My wife says she is a little uncomfortable in the 63' because
EVERYONE keeps looking at us, I just laugh and let her know they are checking
out everything around us and we, the people in the car, really don't
exist. I would also like to mention that I get a little annoyed that I
can't just fill it up without hearing 1) nice Impala!! or, nice
Chrysler !! 2) I use to own a old Mustang !! 3) What does it get - 8
miles to the gallon ?, but when no one asks me any questions I get a little
annoyed too! Call me crazy, anyone else have this problem?
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Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, November 03,
2006 5:58 PM
Subject: RE:
IML: Gawkers and Ego and Peeves
Thanks
for your excellent description of one of the joys of owning/operating a vintage
Imperial. I have experienced ALL of the things you described, and more. I
cringe at the thought of that belt-buckle sticking out from the beer-belly
getting within range of the paint, or the rings on the hands. It is a lot of
fun to be the big spectator-sport in and for the neighbour-hood
once-in-a-while, though.
Kristian
Oyen
1963
Imperial Crown Southampton 4-door
1966
Imperial Crown Sedan
1967
Imperial Crown Coupe
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Subject: IML: Gawkers and Ego and
Peeves
It
goes without saying we are in this for ego: because few people have them,
and because we LOVE to be looked at, waved at, thumbs-upped at as we cruise in
our dream behemoths.....people, even strangers, ask me if I take her
to shows and I laugh as I tell them by the mere conversation taking place,
the truth is I AM a show wherever I go, though I do visit them on
occasion.....I have a particular place I go for relaxation in a downtown area
and often either leaving or entering my vehicle I am accosted by the gawkers
and nosers who want the WHOLE history, which sometimes I am wont to give and
other times I JUST WANT MY PEACE.....adding to the ego thing is walking away
from her and watching other peoples reaction to the car, just as she sits, and
I could watch others' gander at the car all the day long and never reveal who I
am, just steps away at my bench.....but then I HAVE to, as improper Gawk
Etiquette is tossed, and some, not so much disrespectful (sometimes though) as
inconsiderate, come over to the car and PAW AT IT.....the cupped face and the
cheek/nose on the windows; the palm prints on the roof as they try and lean in
to a closed car; and my all time favorite: the window left down and the
gentleman/lady has his/her FRONT TORSO levered over the door to the point
of I can read the imprint on the sole of their shoes, inside the car with their
hands all over the steering wheel, dash and/or seats..... when I explain that
one puts one's hands behind their backs and leans no closer than a foot from
the vehicle to look, while NEVER touching without the owner's
permission, they are understanding, though some are actually
standoffish.....a good cleaning of my car takes 4 to 6 hours-- a great cleaning
is an all day love affair/inspection--and those who don't understand that, have
never cared for a car.....
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