Imperial Car Club Forum

Titles are not a problem anywhere. Many states have dropped titles for anything older than 25 years or so. All you need to do is make up a bill of sale from John Doe or whoever you wish to you and head on down to the DMV! I used to use Alabama for years, California is also that way too now. In fact ...

Of all of them, the two door Southampton is probably the one most worth saving! Looks to be a fairly easy restoration as well. You do know Jay Leno has a twin to that one, and claims it is one of his most favorite drivers!

VERY INTERESTING!!! I was not aware that one would put a trunk mount after market AC on an Imperial. One giveaway is of course the condenser is engine compartment located, hence no air scoops behind the rear doors like my factory AC has. I am sure that is even far more rare than the somewhat rare fa...

Wow thanks, that is very helpful for all of us.

I done just that on my last 59. Problem is these days, NO LOCKSMITH will even look at it and make a key. I had to send it off to Kansas City area, 1000 miles away. Seems to becoming a lost art with modern locks taking over

Doing my internet stuff too late at night, I inadvertently ordered TWO ;Factory Service manuals, on CD for 1955 and 56 Imperials. If anyone needs one let me know.

Car is non op, locksmith wants $150 service call plus labor. Never going to happen. Even if I bust something, I am still ahead.
If I recall the glove box and the trunk are the same key, and it is easy to remove the glove box lock and take it to a locksmith.

Thanks for that, I appreciate it.

Not yet, but one can see it in action online at utube videos of it in action.

The near total lack of interest in these is appalling! The Antique Automobile Club ad produced a total of zero serious buyer types, what a waste. I am about to try the Bring A Trailer auction with no reserve or just EBay them. Not trying to make a profit, just enough old tightwad in me to try to get...