Far be it from anybody to tell the seller or buyer of this 1960 Imperial Custom Southampton four-door hardtop for sale on Hemmings.com what to do with the car—after all, it’s a solid and complete unrestored car in need of nothing and probably capable of driving anywhere—but a big flashy luxury car like this could benefit from a full restoration to return it to its once glitzy glamorous state. Would you invest the resources to restore it or leave it as is? From the seller’s description:
finished in Alaskan White. Its finish has a nice luster that is further accentuated by an abundance of chrome and bright work that is in very good condition. Much of the exterior chrome has been refinished or polished in recent years. Other exterior “eye candy” includes new wide white wall tires and wire wheels.
The blue interior of this car is equally impressive. Its commanding dashboard features a full array of instrumentation and gauges, as well as a push button automatic transmission. The seats, door panels, and headliner were redone in recent years, and you’ll also appreciate the addition of a Kenwood AM/FM stereo with CD player for all your favorite tunes. Other comfort and convenience features include the following: Power windows, Six-way power seat, Power steering, Power brakes, Remote control mirror, Air conditioning. With the exception of the clock, all power options work as they should, including the air conditioning.
Under the hood you will find a 413 CID V-8 engine which generates an impressive 350 horsepower. The engine is mated to a TorqueFlite three speed automatic transmission. The transmission was just completely rebuilt on this 82,000 original mile car. Other recent mechanical updates include new brakes, a new power steering pump and battery. The car runs and drives as well as it looks.
One item of note is that the finish and exterior bright work exhibit some minor imperfections that do not detract from the overall appearance of the car. In addition, the interior does show some wear, but generally presents well.
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