IML: 53 imp

["Henry Hopkins" <hhrp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dennis has a good point.  If you buy the 53 Imperial, buy it because (and
if) you love it.  Then the price is what it is because you have your dream
car.  If you tire of it, to get a high price, you'll have to find another
person who has the same love for the car.  Reason is that it really is not
worth very much according to the Price Guides.

My two cents,  Henry Hopkins
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <captden30@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:26 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 53 imp


> the mileage is not the only factor and can be hard to verify. usually
> the koprean war chrome needs attention and must be re-plated. you
> cannot find good used chromr for this car. i bought an original 53 imp.
> for 4,000 with 32,000 miles. the car runs and drives great but needs
> paint and chrome. i would be lucky to get back my 4,000 dollars if i
> sold it today and i have done alot of mechanical work to this
> car[brakes, exhaust, etc.]. good luck  with this one as they are a
> pleasure to drive.   dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve B. <imperial59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 08:31:03 -0400
> Subject: RE: IML: 53 imp
>
>    Hello All, Does anyone have any idea what a 1953 imperial would be
> worth with 18000 miles on it?
>
>   You can check the price guide to get a general idea. We just updated
> this information on the website so go on over and check to see what
> they say.  http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1953/Prices.htm
>
>   Considering the fact that you are probably looking at the only 1953
> 18,000 mile Imperial you will ever see it is harder to put a value on
> it. As another poster already mentioned "It's only original once" and
> many a collector will pay a premium to have an original car. Looking at
> the price guide numbers and considering your description and the
> mileage I would have no issue paying his asking price.
>
>   Steve B.
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