January 24, 200719 yr Prototype Imperial Hardtop two door wagon. Almost like a high end Nomad. http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1959/wagon/index.htm And last but not least: I've heard of rebates but this is just riciculous.
January 24, 200719 yr Frontenac? Is it a Canadian Ford Falcon (that's what it reminds me of) or something? As for the Mercury rebate ad, I think they may have to top that soon.
January 24, 200719 yr Author Yes... the Imperial is awsome IMHO. The rear does look just a tiny bit "tacked on" but please don't compare it to a stupid Hyundai Elantra. That's just not right.
January 24, 200719 yr Yes... the Imperial is awsome IMHO. The rear does look just a tiny bit "tacked on" but please don't compare it to a stupid Hyundai Elantra. That's just not right. That's actually exactly what I mean. Elantra Wagon Syndrome strikes when designers poorly integrate the roofline after of the sedan's C-pillar making everything from there back to the D-pillar look awful and tacked on. The affliction is named for the most pronounced case, that of the Hyundai Elantra where even the body-colored portion of the sedan's door is kept exactly the same... Anyway, with the chrome band and off-colored C-pillar wrap that typically adorns Imperials, I think it would've looked awful. On a normal Imperial, that 'headwrap' really classes up the design and recalls the traditonal landau, much like the '53 Pontiac Parisienne concept did. With a wagon roofline, the effect would've been lost and IMO looked misplaced.
January 24, 200719 yr Author Fly: Agreed, I know what you were refering to but still. 1. The Elantra wagon is actually not that BAD for a So. Korean car. (stylistically) 2. A 1950s car, esp. Cadillacs & Imperials should never be compared to Hyundai. 3. By doing No.2 you are bringing legitimacy to S.K. cars.
January 25, 200719 yr I've seen an awful lot, but I've never seen a tundra towing snot. I see Fly's point on the Impy wagon, but all that glorious 20-gauge sheetmetal surrounding that single stylistic detail completely obliterates the question in my eye. Gimmee.
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