The More things change . . .

[gimpineer@xxxxxxxx]

I had forgotten all about writing that letter.  I kept the car two more
years until my father sold it out from under me while I was away in the
Army.  I sure wish I still had it.  It was an Imperial "New York
Special", a very limited edition with duel side mounts, two-tone interior
and the largest engine.  It was a great car.

Before it was gone I drove it all over the country, several times from
coast to coast.

"OLDER AND WISER"

4 - Toes
David R. Christensen

On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:28:05 -0600 "hugh hemphill" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>
writes:
> This is a verbatim letter to 'Motor Trend' magazine, September 1957
> 
> "OLDER AND WISER"
> 
> Dear Sir:
> 
> I own a 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial.  I bought it used four years 
> ago.
> Since that time I have averaged about 2200 miles driving a month.  
> My car
> has not needed any repairs other than the usual upkeep.  The car is 
> a good
> performer.  I drive it hard and fast but still get about 12 mpg in 
> traffic
> and 17.4 mpg on highways.
> 
> The car attracts attention wherever it goes. I don't think they 
> "build them
> like they used to."
> 
> David R. Christensen
> Arlington, Va.
> 
> (Imperialists, it seems never change.  Change 1938 to any year of 
> your
> choice and date your version of this letter as of today.  Seem 
> familiar?  I
> wonder if Jim Martin, our resident 1939 man, agrees with this 
> letter?)
> 
> Hugh
>