Re: IML: restored 67 Convertible
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Re: IML: restored 67 Convertible



John,
I couldn't agree with you more.  I enjoy looking at the over restored, museum quality cars that you see at various car shows, but if I had to worry myself senseless every time I drove my car it would take away the enjoyment of owning it.
My Imperial is a solid #3...maybe an almost #2, but I bought the car to drive, not as a show piece. 
When I drove the car from PA to SC 2 weeks ago I liked having the other drivers blow the horn and give me  thumbs up and getting into lengthy discussions with other travelers at every fuel stop (there were quite a few fuel stops!).  If the car would have been in a trailer I would have missed all that.  To me, that's the reason to own a car like this.
My $.02.
Tom
60 Crown 4dr Southampton
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: IML: restored 67 Convertible

The trouble with a #1 car is that if you try to enjoy it, like put the top down, and drive it somewhere, you end up with an expensive #2 quite soon.  If you don't have heated, probably air conditioned storage, and If you don't have an enclosed trailer and suitable tow vehicle, you can't take it anywhere--the bugs and rocks will destroy the car, and if you  dare put the top down, that puts wrinkles in it, which costs you points.  If you want a great car, make a #2, and then you can put the top down, toss a picnic basket in the trunk, take the wife, grandkids, and their dog and enjoy life like the car was originally designed to do.
 
JOhn  
 


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