For Sale - 1978 2 Door NYer... 9217 miles???
A far more interesting car... but maybe that has to do with it not being sold by a slick flipper. To be honest, I have always had mixed feelings about the 1978 grilles (sorry Bob) and do not like the St Regis roof all that much. Low mileage is lost on me, because the first thing I want to do is drive... and that would take away the one truly special thing that sets this car apart.
For me, and I don't expect to start a movement here, the appeal of the 1974 other than my emotional connection is the unique features that go with the year. Back glass inserted into a plug that requires the vinyl top to hide it is somewhat special, and the blower driven defroster means it wont hurt the grid if I tint it. Say what you will, to me I love the rear Imperial side marker shields, the NYB rectangle has never been the same for me. I love the unique rear disks, just for being the oddity they are. I imagine they don't really enhance my stopping ability over a NYB, but I still feel the wow factor I did at 18 when I put pads on my first (after returning the shoes I originally bought). 1974 was the only year without a catalyst and I really like not having to worry about if I created a future legal issue by eliminating it, one never belonged there in the first place.
Every year these Formals had some changes/differences and small enough production that finding two alike would be very unlikely. I could really love any of them, but I have what I wanted and I will enjoy the others as a spectator. I don't feel mine are better for everyone else, but they're the best for me.
