Re: IML: Johnny Rosen

[Bob Smith <limoguy1950@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have followed the "John Rosen Story" since I have been on the list.  Having never had the need (or opportunity) to purchase parts from him, I'm unable to offer any personal testimony.

 

From what I understand, he has treated some customers (that's charitable, maybe he's only treated a few) badly.  However, since he is a somewhat "source" for Imperial parts, would it be practical for some local members contact an attorney who is willing to tackle a class action lawsuit against the agencies that are trying to shut him down (assuming, of course, that's he's actually complied (or substantially so) with local regulations and court orders regarding his business.

 

Anyone who has assisted our Imperial owners even slightly deserves our support.

 

Bob Smith

Ron Joseph <xcruiser66@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi All,

No matter what we all have thought and written about Johnny Rosen over
the years, no one deserves to be treated like this.

This nasty treatment of car collectors/preservers is the norm in most
rural areas as it undergoes urban sprawl.

I fought a three year battle to stay zoned as the business I operated
for 10 years which was legally zoned as such for 25 years prior to my
use.
I lost, so I moved way out to a small rural FARM town 6 years ago to a
building built and zoned as a car (Chevy) dealer in 1939.

I didn't move far enough.

I don't think there is a "far enough" place anymore.

Now as the sprawl is just beginning, the visits and complaints have
begun. The hand writing is on the wall, a year maybe two before it gets
costly.

So I, too, am selling off before I have to throw away another 50 grand
in legal fees.

I have very little Imperial bits left, but as I dig them out I will
post here before ebay'n 'em.

I do have a dissembled '67 440 out of my sold CC, not hurt, just needs
rebuild. A new set (in box aftermarket) of std bore pistons for it too.


Read the article on Johnny, I hoist one to Johnny for fighting these
do-gooders.

My .02
Ron
www..cruisersclassics.com




FROM the arizona republic >>>Rosen talks in strong terms. This former
paratrooper in the Israeli Defense Forces compares city inspectors to
Hitler's secret police and regularly uses words like "blood vendetta"
and "relentless persecution."<<<


--- Ken Lang wrote:

> List,
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http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0524roberts0524.html
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> Then my only question is, where did all the Imperials go?
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> Ken
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> 67 Crown 4 Dr Ht
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