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I don't agree with you, but that is what makes the world
go around. If the torsion bar suspension was so superior why didn't any European
cars use it to make their cars handle better. It is known around the world that
pretty much any Luxury brand made outside of the United States (until recently)
will out handle almost any Chrysler Corp car with the torsion bar suspension. We
don't buy these American Luxury cars of the 50's, 60's and 70's to throw through
a slalom. We buy them comfort and cruising down the highway. As I said and will
repeat, What you feel is superior someone else might not. What works for one
person doesn't work for the other. Buy what you like and leave everyone else to
buy and appreciate what they like. Bob
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Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:19
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Why choose ...wait one
second...
How a cars drives and handles may be personal taste, but the torsion bar
front suspension on our Imperials was/is superior to the front coils on the
other two cars, hands down. That is a fact, and there is nothing else to
say about it.
There was nothing in the post putting down anyone's car, unless you think
a spinach salad or a maple bar have something on each other. My point was that
there is basically no comparison between an '80s Imperial and a '60s Lincoln,
other than the fact that they are both automobiles. I have driven Lincoln's
for years, but still believe that the Imperials from 1957 onward handle better
than anything comparable built in America.
Paul W.
-----Original Message-----
From:
baker-michaels@xxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, 20
Jul 2006 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Why choose ...wait one second...
How the car drives and handles is a personal taste. And
read my comments, I wasn't comparing. I was stating I own those vehicles.
That's all. If Chrysler and Imperial was so much better then why didn't they
sell as well. Buy what you like and Don't put down the other makes as
inferior because you think they are. STOP THIS> Bob
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Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 6:02
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Why choose ...wait
one second...
No Imperial is better than any Lincoln or Cadillac?? How can anyone
make such a sweeping statement? Comparing a '60s Lincoln to an '80s Imperial
is like comparing a spinach salad to a maple bar.
I submit that there are Imperials that were better, if only from an
engineering standpoint. The single most important difference between our
cars and the others was the suspension system. These cars clearly had the
advantage over the competition in that area. To many, the most important
feature of any car is how it drives, and that is where the Imperial
EXCELLED.
Paul W.
-----Original Message-----
From: baker-michaels@xxxxxxx
To:
mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 9:59 PM
Subject:
Re: IML: Why choose Imperial over Caddy or Lincoln?
Actually I am truly tired of this thread, but the only
reason to buy any car you buy is because it is what suits you. I happen to
prefer Lincoln Continental over any luxury car, but, I have had Imperials of
all vintages and they are incredible too, but Lincoln is what suits me
better. I still own an 81 and an 83 Imperial which to me of the Luxury
cars of the period were the nicest, but talk about troubled vehicles???????.
My 69 Lincoln Continental Coupe, 4DR sedan, and Mark III are the most
trouble free, smooth quiet, comfortable and powerful of any cars I have
ever had. No Imperial is any better than any Lincoln or Cadillac if
taken care of properly. It is just what suits the specific needs of the
driver. I love them all Fomoco and Mopar preferably, but what works for me
doesn't work for the next guy. Buy and enjoy what makes you happy and don't
put down the others because they are not what works for you. Bob
Baker
1957 Continental Mark II
1957 Thunderbird
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 2Dr, 4Dr, Sunliner, Ranchero,
Country Squire
1963 Studebaker Hawk GT
1969 Continental Coupe, 4Dr, Mark III
1981and 83 Chrysler Imperial
and sold yesterday 1960 Imperial Crown Southampton
2Dr
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:29
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Why choose Imperial
over Caddy or Lincoln?
One common theme about Why Imperial over the competition is that
we've all been bitten and hooked by it's Elegance/mystique. My story goes
like this; My dad was looking to replace his 66 Chry. Newport. We walked
around as a family in the Chrysler lot and I sat in the back of a 1973
Imperial. I thought I was in a space capsule and we were about to
take off. We didn't by the car but I was bitten. My Father opted for
a 73 caddy that yr., but I never forgot my experience as you can tell.
I've bought and sold a 1973 Imperial and now have 3-Imperials 91,93,93. I
know their not vintage like everyone else , but to me I get the
same High when I drive her down and around town -Anthony
P.s. -Lets not forget that if you own a Chevy or a Ford
back in the day, you were considered to be a driving a working man's car.
But to own a Chrysler- You were considered making- Agreed!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:48
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Why choose
Imperial over Caddy or Lincoln?
I chose mine because I wanted something
different from a cadillac and in Australia there are so many
Cadillacs. I also wanted a Chrysler Corp car with a long wheel
base and have always dreamed of owning a hemi car. I
have owned mine for about 6 months and I love the drive and
power of my Imperial.
In saying all that I am still a classic car
enthusiast and can appreciate any classic car on it's merits but I
have a slant towards the Chrysler
Corp.
Chris Wardle
1958 Imperail Crown 2dr
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