Thinking about bringing this one into the family

[david42]

Hi all,

I've been trying to get my brother interested in c-bodies for a while now, and I think the right one may have come along. Would love to know if anyone has thoughts on this car: do the pics raise any red flags? Maybe you know this specific car?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967...rs_Trucks&hash=item20d503062b#ht_54945wt_1161

The car is in Dallas (where my brother lives), but I'm Boston, so I can't go down to see it myself. This would be his first classic car, so I really want it to be a good one. (I'd be pretty jealous if he actually does buy this car: I love my '67 Monaco, but this Imperial looks gorgeous.)

-David

 

[commando1]

I scoured that listing trying to find at least a dozen reasons why you shouldn't buy it.
Couldn't find one.

 

[david42]

Undercarriage pics (part 1)

 

[david42]

Undercarriage pics part 2

 

[david42]

Undercarriage pics, part 3

 

[david42]

Undercarriage pics part 4 (last one!)

 

[70bigblockdodge]

that is a REALLY nice imp

 

[70NPORT]

Go for it....looks very nice.

 

[1978 NYB]

Jump on it! That is a nice Imp. Turn key and ready to go.

 

[Stormer]

Woweeee, I like that car.

 

[commando1]

Woweeee, I like that car.

Don't even think about it.....

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[Stormer]

Don't even think about it.....

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Not even thinking about it but that is one cool car.

I'd paint it black though.

 

[saylor]

it looks pretty sweet. im not too far away, if you need me to run over there - if the seller will let locals look at it... but it looks like a lot of detail pics I don't think they are hiding anything

 

[Imperialist67]

Give that Imp a good home.......

'67 Imperials are underappreciated gems IMHO, but I'm a little biased as I have drived one for 16 years now. Kinda conservative at first glance, but there's an elegance about these cars that grows on you.

This looks like a real well-kept example, and they look great in silver.

Two things to beware of: 1.) Front end parts are unique to '67-'68 Imperials and can be tough to locate. 2.) Budd brake parts aren't the easiest to come by (better than they used to be though), and are not cheap. They ARE worth it though, as these are terrific brakes. No "grabbing" like power drums of the same era.

 

[wbulick76]

That's a very good looking car. I'd jump on it.

 

[detmatt]

Love it! but you probably already knew that. Silver looks great with that black vinyl top. Fine example of my favorite year Imperial, go for it!

 

[polara71]

I scoured that listing trying to find at least a dozen reasons why you shouldn't buy it.
Couldn't find one.

NO pewter interior .........other than that, whats not to like

 

[Zymurgy]

Yes vote here good looking Imperial. Looks solid.

 

[david42]

Thanks to everyone for your comments (and to saylor for your very generous offer to take a look at the car). My brother will go see the car tomorrow night; I'll share a full report as soon as I get the details.

 

[1978 NYB]

Better hurry before it is sold...