Old cars in Rockford

[sixpkrt]

I was in Rockford yesterday and made a detour to go by Collector Cars Ltd who used to have some Imperial parts for sale.
It's been about 4 years since last there, and when I get there yesterday almost everything was gone. Any locals know if he sold everything or were they crushed?
Pics from 2014 and yesterday:

 

[BLIMP]

I will be driving through Rockford Tuesday...whats the story with the light green coupe?

 

[live4theking]

I think he was trying to say that the last two pictures were from the other day and that most of the cars are gone.

 

[BLIMP]

I think he was trying to say that the last two pictures were from the other day and that most of the cars are gone.

Oh yes I agree with you, just wondered if he knew more about that car since he'd been there before...interesting color!

 

[78Brougham]

Bob should be renting a trailer and be on his way out there for that mist green one!

 

[1970cat]

Collector Cars Ltd. | Buy & Sell Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Street Rods, Rare & Exotics, Muscle Cars, Collector Cars | 815-983-0163 | 888-980-2477 | Rockford, IL

 

[Mr C]

Surprising that the roof isn't totally rotted. Looks pretty complete. The must want B-J prices.

 

[Dan Scully]

Collector Cars Ltd. | Buy & Sell Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Street Rods, Rare & Exotics, Muscle Cars, Collector Cars | 815-983-0163 | 888-980-2477 | Rockford, IL

Word of caution on when you deal with this company.

 

[Marv]

I will be driving through Rockford Tuesday...whats the story with the light green coupe?

1973 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron at Collector Cars, Ltd

that´s the link to the green one

 

[Marv]

The fendertag is hardly readable but I tried my best.. but no guaranty that the following is correct..
maybe someone can correct things that weren´t available on the 72 Imp

YM23:
Imperial LeBaron
Medium
2 Door Hardtop
T2C: Unknown
1972
Jefferson Avenue, MI, USA
170840: Sequence number
E85: 440 cid 4 barrel V8 350hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
JF1: Mist Green Exterior Color
MRF6: Trim - Opt. Decor Group, Leather Bucket Seats, Green
000: Full Door Panels
B07: Build Date: November 07
128880: Order number
V1W: Full Vinyl Top, White
??3: Unknown
R48: Power Antenna
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
L35: Cornering Lamps
N45: Hi Capacity Fan
P31: Power Windows
P41: Power Door Locks
S31: Front Sway Bar
V5F: Body Side Stripes, Green
C21: Center Front Seat Cushion
JS7: Unknown
R32: Dual Rear Speakers

 

[sixpkrt]

I may have not been clear in my original post, but just about the cars in the first 4 pictures, including the 73 Imp, are no longer there.
Most of the cars those cars on their website had been sitting for years. That Imp was sunk so far into the ground, I would bet the floors were gone. The last time I had a close up look at it, the door panels were missing.
The Caddy with the camper, and the 77/78 Lincoln flower car in the last 2 pictures are the only older vehicles I saw behind the fence from the street.
BTW, the pictures of the cars in the field on their website, is the same location where I took the pictures. If he still has them, they've been moved to a different location, but I doubt he kept any of them because of how badly those cars rusted from being out in the elements for so long.

 

[stubs300]

Word of caution on when you deal with this company.

Well, don't leave us hanging, do tell why!

 

[70NEWYORKER]

If those cars where not crushed they may have transferred here..Mo-Par City

 

[Dan Scully]

Well, don't leave us hanging, do tell why!

Same company has had more than a few name changes and multiple eBay accounts . If you buy something I would have someone inspect it or yourself before paying . They are the masters of switch and bait.