First, thank God we do live in a country where we can freely express our
opinions! Second, I have to put in my $.02 regarding Imperials and
C@d*llacs. Having
owned several of both over the years, currently an owner of the latter and
soon to be an owner of the former again, let me say that each offers a
different set of amenities and benefits for their owners/drivers, most of
which are a matter of perspective to determine their
value. However, I have discovered that driving a
C@d offers the benefit of name recognition and the respect
that accompanies it (usually). Driving the Imperial, on the other
hand, offers the benefit of a luxury vehicle that is not mistaken for
a Bu*ck, O^ds, or anything else. In fact, it most often results in people
asking what it is and then expressing their admiration and appreciation of
it. Besides it is more fun to drive something so different from the crowd
(after all, that is why we drive them, yes?) that it draws thumbs up and
appreciative waves. Enjoy it!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 1:37
PM
Subject: Re: IML: mistaking NYBs
yes that's blasphemy!
but im not putting down any american made vehicles. but to some who don't
know better an IMPERIAL in many ways are better than a cadillac.
1. they were built with care, and used the finest materials available to
the auto industry. so that the buyer would get his money's worth and then
some.
2. chrysler has always been thinking " out side of the box" compared to
others that copy designes. or " cooky cutters".
3. imperials are for the people that want to be different , and not a
"wanabe". much like some other auto's that are only show and no go.
4. the imperials have always used the most powerful engines in the auto
industry. by this statement, I would like to point out that even back in the
50's and 60's chrysler engines were beatin the pants off others at the races.
and chrysler used the same engines in the imperials such as the HEMI and the
413, even - Richard Petty - " king of nascar" won many races with these
chrysler engines.
can anyone name a race that a cady engine actually won a race ?
IM not just trying to point out that imperials are faster but that
imperials used the very best that chrysler had.
besides the fact that the cady has been played out so much that
they are just boring.
I think we live in a country that allows a difference of opinion , and
thats fine with me , but what does bugg me is when someone down plays
something they know nothing about, AS an imperialist we few we proud few that
own or wished owning an imperial, should help educate others about one of the
finest automobiles in automotive history.
And just one more to add to the list, imperials had used inventions
back in the 50's that all other manufactures use today. correct me if im wrong
but I think chrysler was the first to use an auto pilot " cruse controll"
, in there auto's. and that must have felt like a slap in the
face of GM and ford, because thay had nothing that could come close to the
technology ,
I could go on and on but I will end here.
Clint and
Laurie Carter <imperialschooner@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Well, that's just
blasphemy!
Clint & Laurie
Carter
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 7:53
AM
Subject: IML: mistaking NYBs
Hi all,
Some people think a Cadillac is just as good as a Chrysler New Yorker
Brougham!
Dirk
http://slim.deasil.com/~swain/2002/wtc6/index/"A.
Lance Espinosa" <ale71@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Standard Catalog of Chrysler 1914- 2000 is good.
It's for all Mopars and Imps.
Includes, factory price, production numbers, options, vin decoder,
engine and chassis info.
Used pricing and pics all though most are black and white.
I like Chryslers and Imperials { Dodge,Plymouth, Desoto are
ok}
The book is grate for any mopar
lover ............
You should see how dog eared mine is
! Lance
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005
2:15 AM
Subject: IML: Imperial Book
Recommendations
Hi friends,
Today someone called and asked that I recommend a
few "must have" Imperial books for a fellow enthusiast. Tonight
as I had time I pulled a few books from my shelves and discovered
I have only 3 or 4 books on Imperials, none of which
I'm excited about recommending. I have so many books
on other cars, yet it seems our beloved Imperials have been
overlooked by most publishers. Do any of you know of books that
are "must haves" for Imperial enthusiasts?
Thanks in advance for your help,
David
Mount Olive, NC
63 Custom
65 Lebaron
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