RE: IML: 1953 Imperial

["Currell Pattie" <currellpattie@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The fully automatic Powerflite transmission was offered late in the 1953 
model year. They are somewhat rare.

I have one.

Speed Age magazine had a road test of this car, equipped with automatic, in 
1953.

Currell   1953 Imperial Custom Sedan


> From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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> Subject: IML: 1953 Imperial
> Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:51:42 -0400
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> I took a second look and don't see a Safety Clutch in the picture of the 
> drivers floor area. The description says "smooth shifting automatic". I 
> have always thought the '53 was the last year of Fluid Drive. They surely 
> wouldn't call that a smooth shifting automatic, although I guess a salesman 
> might do/say anything. Anyone interested should find out more.
>
> Paul W.
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> From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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> Sent: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:12:57 -0400
> Subject: Re: IML: Seeking Input on a Cousin Car
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>
> I love those cars, but its up to you. If you decide you want one of them, 
> you should go see them, so that you won't have any bald face surprises. 
> There are bound to be some anyway, but at least you will have a better idea 
> what you are buying.
>
> The '53 Imperial would be Fluid Drive which is much different than the 
> Powerflite (two speed automatic) in the '54 New Yorker. From the pictures, 
> it looks like the New Yorker has a more correct interior, but that could be 
> due to lighting. It appears the '53 Imperial has been reupholstered (at 
> least the seats) in velour instead of broad cloth. The wheels on the '53 
> Imperial look better to me than the 1980 Cordoba wires on the '54 N.Y.er.
>
> You really need to go see them.
>
> Paul W.
>
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> Subject: Re: IML: Seeking Input on a Cousin Car
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>
> Randall,
>
> .......................saw that other posting as 
> well....................what is your feeling on that???
>
> Jack
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