Recent content by LeoInLA

Thanks a lot! Waiting with bated breath! :)

The alternator in my 1966 Imperial Convertible shorted and burned up the wiring harness. My mechanic says that he cannot locate a wiring harness for a '66 Imperial and proposes to remove the burned up one and recreate it (which will take an inordinate amount of time). I'd name my next child...

I have indeed responded to Patrick66 and reviewed his wonderful account of the restoration. Unfortunately, yellow is one of the few colors I happen to dislike (some childhood trauma, I bet). Regarding your questions: my budget is $30K; it doesn't mean that I won't go over it for something...

This one - 1965 Chrysler Imperial

Thanks! What do you think of the condition of the car? Would cost another $20K to bring to a state where it would be worth $15K? :)

If I remember correctly, the '64 doesn't have the wood trim - the wood trim on the '65-'67 really appeals to me.

The blue car is actually below my budget; was hoping for something in a better shape; every car I've bought that required work - I ended up losing on average $15K when I sold it :)

Thanks! At $60K it's out of my price range; looks like it's been sitting for over 5 years unsold, though. So, perhaps the seller would be willing to negotiate.

Thank you! It's a beautiful car! I am afraid, thought that I am looking for a convertible.

Is that common to the Imperials of that era? I'm a lot more familiar with Cadillacs and have had good luck finding a car with the AC in tip top shape (I had a 1962 and a 1960). My last Cadillac - a 76 Eldorado - "just needed some freon" according to the seller; ended up spending around $3000 for...

I've sold my 1976 Eldorado that I've restored over the period of 5 years (and only lost 30% of my investment!) and have been looking to purchase a 1965-66 Imperial. It's the gorgeous wood paneling that attracts me so much to these models. If anyone is looking to sell theirs or knows someone who...