Re: IML: 67 & 68 Imperial Convertibles--survivors?

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I can't help but think the survival rate of convertibles, was partly to do with the fact, many were used as fair weather cars. I've had several "RAG-TOPS" and never liked them as much, as a hard top type, when it was cold out, they were cold in, and in the summer they were hot inside, not to mention the wind noise at 75mph.I think these may be some factors that helped the survival rate, as they may have been left in the garage or parked, and a lesser car was used for every-day transport, I know thats what I did. Just a personal observation.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

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From: "Chris Strohmeyer" <chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx>

> As for rust on at least mine, there is none to be seen so far. Maybe they
> took more care on metal prep because these are on the luxury line? My wife
> had a good question, why did they make so few? Was there little demand for
> the convertible?
>
> Chris
> 67 Convertible
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Hubbard"
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 5:41 AM
> Subject: IML: 67 & 68 Imperial Convertibles--survivors?
>
>
> > Is it just my imagination or is there an unusual
> > survival rate for these boats? The ragtops come up
> > with surprising frequency on eBay and
> > c ollectorcartraderonline.com. Especially considering
> > how few of them were manufactured.
> >
> > Either they were assembled really well (and those
> > years don't seem especially prone to rusting out) or
> > they were maintained with exceptional care over the years.
> >
> >
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