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It could go to 30k+ if someone wants THAT car, or a pissing match commences. Its not like a car of this caliber presents very often.
For Sale Another brown 1971 Imperial - FeeBay - This one is SUPERCLEAN & more interesting..
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polara71
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Bob, I've heard so many different stories over the years I have no idea what to believe. Are they Y bodies? And if so which years?
I think the Y Body is more than just a VIN designator.....
Here's another view.
http://www.allpar.com/ed/imperial-body.html
commando1
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http://www.allpar.com/ed/imperial-body.html
I found a minor couple of points I disagree with but that's a good link, Bob. Thanks.
I found a minor couple of points I disagree with but that's a good link, Bob. Thanks.
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I never understood the controversy. It's pretty clear that some folks got really confused over car line VIN designations and Corporate body line designations.
A Charger has the X designation for car line, yet nobody disputes that it is a B body. It's that simple.
So for Imperials, they are either D body (full frame cars to 66) or C bodies (67-75). I won't comment on the 80's and 90's stuff because I have less knowledge on that era.
A Charger has the X designation for car line, yet nobody disputes that it is a B body. It's that simple.
So for Imperials, they are either D body (full frame cars to 66) or C bodies (67-75). I won't comment on the 80's and 90's stuff because I have less knowledge on that era.
In my opinion, the fascination over this car is three-fold. It is presented as a get in and drive it kind of car where everything works, even the a/c - a real draw especially for overseas buyers who cherish not having to spend a fortune to get them running a continent away where parts and know-how are not so available; second, the paint is mostly original and the car has obviously been indoors and out of the elements its whole existence given its remarkable body and interior; and third, it is perhaps the most heavily optioned example 2 door Imperial I have ever seen - with sunroof (extremely rare on an Imperial for some reason, but seemingly not so rare on a New Yorker or 300 - I have personally seen only one sunroof 2 door Imperial ever in the flesh (and I now own it but it is not in the condition of this example)) and this one has the cassette player on the tunnel and left & right power bucket seats. I believe this example will go to Europe and it will go for some $30K. You won't find another one like this one anytime soon. I would love to see an original window sticker on it.
polara71
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10 percent of the selling price
polara71
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This is the problem I've been hearing for 20 years on the net and around the hobby....
When I ended up getting mine, I saw local ad for a 71 Imperial coupe and there was only one photo of the car. This was about 10 years ago and it was listed with 79K miles on it. At the time, I was only half-hearted about going to look at it because I thought I might likely find a lower mileage one that was in better condition and I thought the colors were a little unusual (B3 blue exterior with a gold leather bucket seat interior and white top). But at the time, I had nothing better to do so I went and took a look at it. When I got there, I couldn't believe it actually had a sunroof, something that was not at all evident in the Craigslist ad given the angle of the photo. The car had not run for a couple years and was sitting outside for almost 2 years after the owner passed away and the kids didn't care much about it at all - they just wanted to get the "hulk" out of there. I gave them the asking price of $2500 and had it picked up that day. The owner was apparently a Union Oil executive based on some parking pass info that was in the glove box. I was figuring he ordered those colors because he might have gone to UCLA since their colors are blue and gold. I went there too, so I will likely keep those colors and go ahead and restore the car. Carsten would argue, however, that it is a really good daily driver just the way it is now, so why not just drive it! But I certainly need to get the sunroof working again. It has no rust at all. These cars drive like nothing else.
polara71
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And that is why when these picture collectors ***** that there is only one photo I defend the ad. Everyone would like to see more but the guy who is really interested is going to call and/or have a look.
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Good god.
330dTA
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2X.
330dTA
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I see your point, and agree to a degree. But I think you are forgetting us overseas. We usually don't have the option of jumping into a car a go see it. We have to judge & trust by the photos alone.
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It seems the offers stuck at 20K.
polara71
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One photo in the ad is fine. After a phone call and a discussion they should send you fifty photos.
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all other seriously interested people won't bid anymore NOW.
Reserve has been met.
So it is supposed to sell.
I would bid within the last 10 seconds
It is imbedded in the windshield - two L shaped very small wires.
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