I was able to look at this car last year.
Besides the observations of Ernie and Phillipe, the car has neither a data
plate or VIN#. In place of the Data Plate is a blue and white "Pennsylvania
Special Plate" with a VIN # SLY*****PA. I don't know what this is, but it
seems to be a replacement VIN plate for cars who have lost their identity.
Perhaps some of the more knowledgeable members can shed some light on this.
In addition, Mrs Dodge lived in Michigan, so I'm not sure that the '57 PA
licence plate is relevant.
The paint does suck, although maroon does appear to be the original color.
Because its so bad, especially for what appears to be a decent restoration
of the interior, I was more concerned about what it may be hiding.
For those reasons, I gave it a pass. It's likely a good buy for a limo
service, or someone not concerned about authenticity, but it could
otherwise be a money pit.
Bob
PS: The Lexus battery is a nice touch.
> [Original Message]
> From: ernie stepney <estepney@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2/17/2004 2:06:46 AM
> Subject: RE: IML: 57 (or 58) Crown Imperial on ebay
>
> Not to be picky but the paint sucks,(picture of the Crown Imperial
> emblem) the dash pad looks like the foam is disintegrating under it and
> there more things not original under the hood than you can count. Those
> look like 59 15" hub caps. Neat car but needs much finessing to be at
> all correct.
>
> Ernie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philippe
> Courant
> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 2:36 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: IML: 57 (or 58) Crown Imperial on ebay
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2460920446
> &category=43905
> I notice that the trunk lid has the same "eagle" than the front hood
> (except Ghia medallion) and no "imperial" script. Original ?
> Note also the two "beauty panels " beside the back up lights. They are
> different.
> Wheelcovers: '58 Lebaron or '59 ?
> Under the hood an alternator and a non original A/C comprerssor.
> Recovery tank also and something in front of the radiator (electric fan
> ?). Valve covers are from '57 year.
> Note also the small light in the lower of the front door panel (which
> has also a specific insert panel behind the handle)
> What a car !
>
> --
>
> Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)- Webmaster des sites ACCF et C-I-F
> Imperial 1957 Crown convertible
> Buick 1996 Roadmaster wagon
>
> - American Car Club de France (ACCF) : http://www.accf.com
>
> - Chrysler Imperial France (C-I-F) : http://www.ifrance.com/c-i-f
>
> - Cadillac " Standard of Excellence " : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-cad
>
> - SportsCars : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-sprtcar
>
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