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sgp358 05-28-2012 12:55 PM

My latest purchase
 
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Here is my 1963 Imperial Crown Southampton. It is VERY well equipped. It has all the usual options plus Cruise Control, Power Vents, Power Seat, Power Antenna, A/C, Rear Defrost Automatic Headlight Dimmer, Power Door Locks and my favorite, the square steering wheel and pushbutton transmission (which were standard equipment)!

I think that it sleeps 8 comfortably!

Mike 05-28-2012 07:26 PM

Sleeps 8? LOL. Everyday I see/learn something new that proves either I'm old or very young. In this case, Imperial Crown Hampton? NEVER heard of it.

rjolly87 05-28-2012 08:08 PM

Looks fun, from what I can see.

Guess I was hoping for bigger pics, and more of them.

sgp358 05-28-2012 08:41 PM


Originally Posted by Mike1995 (Post 1561612)
Sleeps 8? LOL. Everyday I see/learn something new that proves either I'm old or very young. In this case, Imperial Crown Hampton? NEVER heard of it.

Not Hampton but Southampton. All it means is that there is no B pillar.

sgp358 05-28-2012 08:42 PM


Originally Posted by rjolly87 (Post 1561625)
Looks fun, from what I can see.

Guess I was hoping for bigger pics, and more of them.

It is a fun car.

I don't own a camera, so I have to rely on the pictures people send me. I was hoping for bigger pictures too.

2k2cse 05-28-2012 10:01 PM

Very cool car! It looks very classy inside :D

Mike 05-29-2012 05:08 AM

Oh, my bad Steve. Must have been a typo on my end when I was typing it.

sgp358 05-29-2012 05:43 PM


Originally Posted by mike1995 (Post 1561656)
oh, my bad steve. Must have been a typo on my end when i was typing it.

OK. LOL!!!! BTW, how old ARE YOU???

Buick96 05-29-2012 05:48 PM

very nice car i love the square steering wheels they put in those, i believe that was to make it more comfortable to get into for heavier people if i remember right

Mike 05-29-2012 06:40 PM


Originally Posted by sgp358 (Post 1561697)
OK. LOL!!!! BTW, how old ARE YOU???

Almost old enough to know better and still be able to drink the younger cellphone baby boomers under the table.
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sgp358 05-29-2012 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by Buick96 (Post 1561699)
very nice car i love the square steering wheels they put in those, i believe that was to make it more comfortable to get into for heavier people if i remember right

The other thing about the square wheel is that it doesn't obstruct your view of the windshield and it was a "space age" type of thing.

And yes, a LOT of heavy people bought these cars!!

I'm glad that you like it.

sgp358 05-29-2012 09:31 PM


Originally Posted by Mike1995 (Post 1561709)
Almost old enough to know better and still be able to drink the younger cellphone baby boomers under the table.
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Unfortunately for me, I am almost 20 years older!!!

GunsOfNavarone 05-29-2012 10:40 PM

A little history on the Imperial.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_(automobile)

sgp358 05-30-2012 11:50 AM

Thanks!!

Mike 05-30-2012 06:51 PM

Hey Steve, I got a 1968ish Ford Mainline you might be interested in. Doesn't have an engine, transmission. Some glass is missing/broken. Seats probably torn out by racoons. It has central air via many, MANY holes. Tires are flat due to installation of central air system. NYS inspection was good until 1971. I think one of my uncles got it stuck in the middle of my grandmas 75 acres.














http://www.kc2jga.com/mainline.JPG

sgp358 05-30-2012 10:40 PM

I think that I'll pass on this one!

BTW, It's either a 52, 53 or 54.

Mike 05-31-2012 04:52 AM

Thanks for showing how young I am Steve.

sgp358 05-31-2012 05:46 AM


Originally Posted by Mike1995 (Post 1561776)
Thanks for showing how young I am Steve.

Glad to help!!


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