Michael. The 56 is indeed one of the most beautiful models. There is a fellow
in San Antonio (his first name is George) that owns a black 56 four door hard
top. Also, I recently visited a 56 coupe that was for sale here in Austin, but
needed total estoration (it has been sold now). Very nice styling.
Welcome to the club, and I am sure you will hear shortly from another San
Antonio member, Hugh, that is enjoying his finned 58, also with a Hemi engine
as the 56. I got a ride in his 58, which I trully enjoyed.
D^2, 68 Sedan, 68 LeBaron, Austin TX
Quoting Mike & Christine Trettin <mtrettin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> New Subscriber(s): Michael G. Shatz
> Email Address is: shatzm@xxxxxxxxxx
> Member Location: San Antonio, TX
>
> Car(s) owned: 1956 Imperial C73 4dr Sedan. The car was Hunter Green
> with
> factory air conditioning and a rare Torqueflite 3 speed transmission. I
> no
> longer own this car, but have a love and appreciation for these
> outstanding
> cars.
>
> Self-Introduction: I am a Chrysler FANatic. I had owned a 56 C73 4dr
> sedan.
> It was a beautiful car painted Hunter Green. The car had factory air
> conditioning and a rare 3 speed Torqueflite transmission. It was a
> late
> model year car. It was built during the time when Chrysler was trying
> out
> the Torqueflite transmission in their New Yorker, 300, and Imperials to
> see
> how well the public liked them. They did. In 57 all Chryslers and
> Imperial
> had the Torqueflite, the best automatic ever made.
>
> I found the car at a gas station and was intrigued. I really wanted
> another
> 56 Chrysler, but really took a liking to the Imperial. I bought it for
> $800. I did some work on it to get running again after sitting idle for
> 4
> years. I affectionately called it "The Monster". I had the car for 10
> years
> and loved every minute. Sadly, my wife (at the time) and I divorced and
> I
> had to let the Imperial go. I know where it is, however, it would take
> a
> total restoration to bring her back to her former glory. If I ever
> could, I
> would but it back and restore it. What an awsome machine.
>
>
>
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