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Collector Imperials represent dedicated efforts by a host
of persons mostly now passed.
Our family doctor once really squared me away by telling of
the importance of stress relief for all humans. He was especially pointing
out the vital importance of a hobby--and stating that his 45-year coin
collection was falling short since it had to be kept in a bank depository
for security reasons--requiring him to pay a visit to his coins when this busy
medical man could find the time.
He praised my Imperials as a complex hobby--and their
usefulness in doing extended family trips in comfort--a bonus pleasure above and
beyond many static and mobile hobbies also loved by interested persons--such as,
for example, aircraft ownership, pleasure cruiser thrills on water, motorcycle
collections, firearm ownership competition, Hummels, baseball cards, baking,
knitting, bar hopping, and a thousand other interests enjoyed by so
many.
As for precious time spent, perhaps a reduction in television
watching as a couch potato would strike a nice balance between improving the
Imperial and viewing endless Turner Classic films. When my Dad
married, mother forbade any motorcycle operation as he had gone through the
brief American experience in 1918/1919 France and Germany on an Indian
machine--as honored this very day. He eventually found
considerable solace in HEMI Chrysler Products including
penultimate ownership of a sterling and gorgeous 1957 Imperial with
the 392 CID engine and plenty of speed where conditions permitted. What a
machine.
DGB
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 2:52
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Found Imperials
Excellent advice, John. I need to be reminded of that over and
over. When perceived "duty" overrides the fun factor, then I'm outta
here. I love driving my less-than-perfect cars. And given the
level of driving ability exhibited by many Dallas drivers, a concours
restoration would be more than risky - it would be foolhardy. Thanks
again for the reminder.
Doug Norton
1964 Crown Coupe
1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
John Corey
<jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Steve,
the Malibu Tan is a wonderful car to start from (my ol' Pinkie was the same
color). I REALLY like the way the tinted glass goes with that color in
the sun! I know of three such Tan 61 coupes, besides yours, BTW.
That said, restoration is supposed to be FUN! Don't go broke doing it,
and don't feel bad if it's not Pebble-Beach perfect! Also, assuming
you're not made of JayLenoBucks, don't look at it as a one-shot event, but
rather a journey that has as much value on the way as once, if ever,
complete. Fix what needs fixing, spend at a rate you can live with,
and Drive, Man, Drive!
jc
On Nov 12, 2007, at 11:09 AM, Steve Tenpenny wrote:
This really makes me
nervous, and causes me to maybe rethink dumping a lot of money into my
recently acquired car. Could make and model have a bearing on this, or is
it just the Imperials in general? My car is one of only nine in the
current Registry, and unless I?m mistaken, might possibly be the only one
like it. Certainly, there can?t be too many. It?s a 1961 Crown 2dr. Coupe
in Malibu Tan, and very, very, restorable. I would love to see this car
back to almost new condition, and I think it would be a real pleasure to
own and drive. BUT, I have serious priorities, too, and I can?t risk doing
something dumb. If I?m going to get dramatically upside down on any car,
with that knowledge going in, well, maybe I should just let go of it and
let someone else that doesn?t have my threshold of pain put the funds into
it?
Any thoughts out
there?
Steve
Texas
I
don?t think it?s that people are not interested in the cars for
sale. Most people are watching finances pretty close right
now. The US Dollar is losing ground against the Euro right now and
the price of fuel is going through the roof. Plus Winter is coming
up quick (except for our Australia and
New
Zealand
friends). People are just weighing the importance of ?wants? vs.
?needs?.
Ken
67
Crown 4 Dr Ht
68
LeBaron 4 Dr Ht
You're not
alone. Nobody seems interested in my 64 LeBaron, either.
It appears there is no
interest in the two Imperials I had located?a 60 and 61 4 dr
Southhamptons?and that I had listed on this forum. Thus I have dropped
that project altogether. I had thought there would be people looking
for Imperials because they are so rarely seen, but apparently not at this
time anyway. Just wanted to let you-all
know.
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