Thanks so much for the great response! You guys are awesome! I will
definitely be taking all of your advice, and checking into those things. I
only have a short time left before his birthday, so hopefully something will
work out. Thanks again, and we will let you know how it goes!!
Melissa
A new devoted fan of the Imperial, and all the great people that own them.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Hopkins" <mhoppy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 7:45 PM
Subject: RE: IML: Birthday present of a lifetime
> You can also look at EBAY, sometimes they have one so you can see what
> people are bidding on these.
>
> ON another note, may we clone the gene that makes you want to do this and
> distribute freely to the various wives in the club.
>
> Matt Hopkins with wife who tolerates me and the following:
> 66 Crown
> 75 Lebaron
> 92 Imperial
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of M Turner
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 5:50 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: Birthday present of a lifetime
>
>
> I suggest shopping certain online car groups such as: www.hemmings.com,
> www.oldcarsweekly.com and www.classicjunkyard.com to name three. Then do
a
> search under the make, model and year you are looking for.
> Vince T
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kerry Pinkerton" <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 6:16 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Birthday present of a lifetime
>
>
> > Melissa, if you are hoping to surprise him I hope he doesn't read the
> > emails.....
> >
> > At any rate, finding a nice drivable 65 coupe for 2500 is going to be
> > difficult. I'd expect at least 3500 for a good driver in a 4dr and
> > coupes are more expensive. Having said that, you never know what will
> > show up. Although a month is not a long time, you might get lucky.
> > Keep an eye on the IML classified and surf the oldcar trader web site,
> etc..
> >
> > A suggestion that might work for you is to give him a check for $2500
> > with a photo of a 65 Imperial and let him do the shopping. That way you
> > know he will be getting what he expects and will be pleased with it.. I
> > expect the last thing you want is for him not to like everything about
> > something you bought him.
> >
> > Good luck and on behalf of all car crazy husbands, thank you for
> > appreciating his 'illness'.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Kerry Pinkerton
> >
> > Melissa Swenson wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > *From:* Melissa Swenson <mailto:emswenson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > *To:* mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > <mailto:mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:16 AM
> > > *Subject:* Birthday present of a lifetime
> > >
> > > Hello. My name is Melissa Swenson. My husband and I have been club
> > > members for a couple of years now, but silent ones. My husband pretty
> > > much just enjoys reading the emails, although he is extremely
> > > knowledgable on the subject of Imperials.
> > > Eric has never owned an Imperial, but it has always been "the car" he
> > > has wanted. Although only 30 years old, it seems he was born in the
> > > wrong era. He is big into the oversized luxury cars including all
> > > Chryslers, and only Chryslers.
> > > The reason I am writing is that Eric's 31st birthday is coming up on
> > > May 4th and I would love nothing more than to make his dream of owning
> > > an Imperial come true. I don't know much about cars, but I am trying
> > > to purchase this as a surprise, on my own. I have about 2500.00 to
> > > spend, including bringing it home. His favorite year of Imperial is
> > > the 65 2 door coupe.
> > > I am wondering if it is anyway possible to get a decent one for that
> > > price?? It does not in any way need to be perfect, but it would be
> > > nice if drivable. I would like him to be able to take his family for
> > > a ride in what he calls "the best automobile ever made," when he
> > > receives it. I would really appreciate any advice or ideas on helping
> > > me with my quest. I only have about a month left, and really hope I
> > > can pull this off.
> > > Thank you so much,
> > > Sincerely,
> > > Melissa Swenson
> > > P.s. We live in Northern Minnesota
> >
> >
> >
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