Curbside Classic review: Formals

[commando1]

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curb...ugham-a-most-imperial-chrysler/#comment-79118

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[300rag]

What are the chances?

 

[1978 NYB]

Nice article. Let us know if you get a response back. A road test review would be interesting.

 

[commando1]

You all will be the first to know.

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[Fratzog]

Nice to see the recognition.

 

[70NPORT]

"Take the Imperial marque, for instance. Intended to move Chrysler more into Cadillac and Lincoln territory, it never really took off despite attractive design and plenty of luxury features. But for many, it was always a “Chrysler Imperial,” and thus not as prestigious as a Continental or Sedan de Ville".

- What the hell is this bone head talking about?, I've always heard people say "Lincoln Continental" or "Cadillac Sedan de Ville" in one breath. The two have always been connected to the Ford or GM, so therefore no better or no worse than "Chrysler Imperial". They need to get unbiased commentators at that website.

 

[commando1]

Take a valium, Gary....

 

[commando1]

They need to get unbiased commentators at that website

That's why I offered them a Road Test & Review....

 

[cm23uoc]

I'm getting nervous already when they drive one of my cars to the brake test during tech inspection.

 

[1978 NYB]

Too bad you couldn't do the Rod Test & Review with the 4 speed. That would take them for a loop!!!

 

[commando1]

Rick Erhenberg from Mopar Action knew about the car.

 

[Mr C]

Well, I applaud any article that has C bodies as the focus, but there was a lot of errors in the article, not to mention the comments below the article...to be expected I guess.

Examples of errors- the 400 was standard equipment in 1978 on the NYB, with the 440 and 360 as optional equipment.
- the colour of the car he found was actually Spanish gold, not Golden Fawn.
There's more, but all in all ...nice try.

 

[commando1]

Paul Neidlemeyer is arguably the most devoted all around car old car buff blogging on the internet today. I cut him a lot of slack because of his all around knowledge and his enthusiasm to learn more, especially when he has made mistake. Ya GOTTA love the guy. Yes, I nitpicked that particular story but, let's face it. ferocious nitpicking goes on here, too.

 

[1978 NYB]

Rick Erhenberg from Mopar Action knew about the car.

They didn't have any interest doing a spread on something unique?

 

[commando1]

Ultimately in the end, apparently not.

 

[70NPORT]

Take a valium, Gary....

The JA made an offense to the Chrysler name. As if GM and Furd didn't do the same thing. Get the damn facts straight, do not interject your opinion.

 

[70NPORT]

Rick Erhenberg from Mopar Action knew about the car.

Mopar Action was super cool when it first came out. There was a guy there named Tony DeFeo who used to talk about street racing and building up engines on a shoe string budget. Even E-booger was cool.

They've gone soft now.

 

[commando1]

E-Booger is the smartest Mopar man in the world!

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[70NPORT]

E-Booger is the smartest Mopar man in the world!

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He sure is, I always like reading his commentary in Mopar Action, plus I think he writes for other rags as well. It seems his knowledge is limitless, but IMO the mag it self in terms of material coverage has gone soft, very soft. Guess it comes with age.

 

[1978 NYB]

Well, I applaud any article that has C bodies as the focus, but there was a lot of errors in the article, not to mention the comments below the article...to be expected I guess.

Examples of errors- the 400 was standard equipment in 1978 on the NYB, with the 440 and 360 as optional equipment.
- the colour of the car he found was actually Spanish gold, not Golden Fawn.
There's more, but all in all ...nice try.

360 mandatory in California cars.