Sorry Joe, I thought those were guesses. My bad.....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

The Imperial is of curiosity whether it garnered what was in it. The 240D was the one I was looking at for resale $.

they were running way behind and bidders were clearing out after a very long day. Saw one consignor with a 2001 Mercedes S500 throw a fit and walk off just before his car hit the block, probably in an attempt to go to the auction office and get his money back.

Bad luck for the imperial. Really laughable... not a single person had waited around for it. The auction assistants got really in my face trying to convince me to sell for 1 dealer lowball of $3000.

Herbie and the 240D did sell. $3750 and 2000. Considering the buyers have to pay a $99 fee along with $8%, that was decent money on the two.

If I didn't have the b-slap with the Imperial, it would have been enjoyable overall.

I also made a purchase. A 1998 Mercedes SL500 with 94000 miles and the coveted panoramic roof, which I will sell separately from the car for about $2000-$2500. Got the car for a good wholesale price even without the roof, so I was very happy with this one.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

The prices realized seem fairly strong. I hope it was worth the trouble and cost to get them there.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yes, after reflecting I feel it was worth it.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Well in your biz, exposure costs and pays.
The sl500 is a nice find. I have read that ,this model is preferred due to the increased power.

To bad Herbie didn't attract more horse flies:-) .
The 240D was on the mark!

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

You ought to see if the Gas Monkeys have any interest in the Imperial. Richard loves coupes!!!!

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Richard will give $1,500 for it.

Seriously, I think I'd put AC in it. I have a lovely Sears AC unit that I got from my dad. It hangs under the dash. A lot of folks had them that way in the sixties and seventies. Buying a car without it was still fairly common back then, I suspect even with an Imperial.

A friend of Dad's bought a brand new Chrysler in 66 or 67 with a three speed stick on the column. Who knew you could even get a stick in a Chrysler that late? We suspected it was special order, perhaps by a farmer, and then refused by the buyer for some reason.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I read that 1969 was the first year more than half of new cars had AC. If I bought another oldie it would have AC. Undoubtably. Maybe a Hawk. More likely buy modern.

I was running my car AC more than half the time starting a couple weeks ago. Now I am running it almost all of the time. Weatherwise we are a week or so into a dry period.

My father's 1964 Imperial Crown Coupe was not equipped with factory A/C and had an aftermarket system installed that was very similar to the currently-available Vintage Air Mark IV system.

I hope the 240D winds up well cared for. Sure did seem to be a nice one.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

Mine were only guesses. Close on the 240, way too high on Herbie..