TRIPLE TX9 '71 TWILIGHT
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polara71
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Looks like a mofia movie, somebody is gettin hit
Carmine
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Whoever stole those wheel covers.
CanCritter
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love it....wouldn't be surprised to see one of them in my future....
Beautiful car!
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Really? I didnt see you as that
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
I dont see that happening either
Fratzog
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Very artistic rendering of a fine car. Any story go with it?
TX9
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Appreciate your take, Fratzog; as a former Advertising Art Director living on a West-facing Ranch near Bodega Bay, I am compelled to take Sunset / Dusk photos of all my Chrysler products; it's as if the Dealer color brochures come to life again . . .
While these Imperials are indeed true art to look at, once you spend some time driving one, you will realize there is nothing like it on the road anymore, and even back in the day there was nothing like them then. If you think driving a New Yorker, for example, is like driving an Imperial, you are very wrong. They feel like another world.
bluefury361
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In 1969 I had my new A12 Road Runner. But when I had a date I would hit my dad up for his 69 triple B7 LeBaron.
We would go "park" in it and no one bothered us. The Road Runner was like a cop magnet.
We would go "park" in it and no one bothered us. The Road Runner was like a cop magnet.
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So that's critter? Quite a flash looking fellow.
CanCritter
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actually following Tobias and his imp around got me to thinkin....dam that's a nice car....if the opp came up and the price and timein were right......
I would like to see you restore an Imperial!
What were the major differences that made it feel so
much different/better then the New Yorker ? Thanks
The fuselage Imperials had a subframe within the stubframe that nestled the engine in a rubber mounted cradle, and the stubframe on these models were already isolated with rubber from the bodies. So there were two means of isolating the passenger compartment from noise and vibration. And the Imperials were realtively heavier than the New Yorkers, for example, as a result of the extra subframe as well as more lavish sound deadening in the passenger compartment and heavier seats and generally more options to improve comfort. Also the suspension was revised for this extra weight and the overall feel when driving one is foremost one of almost complete isolation from the road, very quiet and a feeling that the car is crushing any bumps in the road to achieve a totally smooth, unbothered riding experience. The refinement is clearly noticeable and fits what a luxury car is designed to deliver. And unlike its competition, the handling was still reasonable too.
CanCritter
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good info....
78Brougham
"Chump"
I agree completely Steve! As beautiful as my 78 NYB is, the ride from my 73 Imperial is much better. I just didn't know all the technical aspects behind it, thanks for explaining. My 67 LeBaron is close behind. Don't get me wrong I love my 78 but there really is a difference. Just couldn't put it words as eloquently as you did. Thanks
Now we know why they were always advertised as America's most carefully built car!
Fratzog
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It's amazing what you can learn hanging around this board. Thanks.
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