1975 was the last year for "real" Imperials and only 6,102 4 doors were produced, so it is kind of a rare car.I have owned it for 8 years and it was garage-kept until recently when I lost storage space. (it is back in a garage now as I did some juggling with my available space). I intended to restore it, but life keeps getting in the way. I planned to do a lot of work on it last summer, but couldn't because of research travel. 2014 will be the same as I will be spending time in the Arctic. So, I am looking for a new home for it.
I've tried to be totally honest about its positives and its flaws.
I have plenty of pictures. If you need to see more, just message me and tell me what feature you would like to see.
The good
70,805 original miles.
Car is a 25-footer with the usual little nicks and scrapes, but no real body damage.
Glass is good.
440 V-8 is strong.
Tranny shifts well.
Leather interior is good, only noticeable wear is on the driver's seat and a small seam split on the top of the rear seat.
A/C worked in summer of 2013.
All gauges work except for trip odometer.
No real rust issues except a small place on the cowl in the engine compartment--paint has bubbled and surface rust is showing- spot is about 3 inches in diameter.
Some things I have done: New fuel pump at 68,442 miles; New brake rotors and pads 65,123 miles, replaced passenger side valve cover gasket at 70,640 miles
Oil has been changed at regular intervals.
Battery is just two years old.
Power windows work, except for one rear. Power door locks work except for passenger front door.
New spark plugs and wires at 70,700 miles.
Put in a remanufactured distributor at 70,780 miles.
The not so good
Tires are fair.
Vinyl top has shrunk near rear pillar (I have a new aftermarket vinyl top that will go with car).
Power driver's seat is stuck, might be just loose wire.
Front clip was damaged from hitting a dog. It was replaced, but the paint is nicer on it than the rest of the car.
Has aftermarket radio/cassette (I may have the original radio somewhere in the garage).
Someone in the past attempted a repaint of parts of the engine block and there is overspray.
