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Though this Packardite has NO interest in limousines, town cars, anything on a long wheelbase, Packards included,  there’s something arresting about this sleek ‘37 Imperial.  One of the few Deco looks that works, helped by the less is more of no sidemounts and an understated, basic hood ornament.  Let’s hope the restorers keep the car in its slinky, sleek, uncluttered mode, sans fog/driving lights and the usual efflivia seen on too many restored cars that seldom wore such in the day.

  Any hope of this car being rejuvenated without whitewalls for an even more elegant look?  Let that flowing LeBaron body do the talking.

From Video: Chrysler's Chrysler Gets a New Home

From Mark A:
“Congratulations on your purchase!  It now has a good home and caretaker…kudos also on your decision not to restore every nut & bolt to ‘better than new’...take plenty of photos of the restoration process.  I could see HEMMINGS Motor News doing a feature article on this…!

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Great story!  Thanks for sharing.

From Newsday: "Motor Parkway:The road to yesterday"

Hesh,
As usual, you amaze.  You’ve breathed life into the past, reanimated
a stately ghost of yesteryear.  You are the incarnation of Jay Gatsby.
Phil would be kvelling.
Your pal,
H

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Dear Howard,
Regarding the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer featured film clip which won the Folio Award for best reporting on Long Island, it seems that with your continuing promotional efforts, there is no end to your achievements and notoriety. Once again you are to be commended. Keep up the rewarding work!

From WNBC Wins Folio Award for News Clip "The Black Beast"

Although I grew up in Wantagh, my parents friends lived in Albertson and the parkway ran near their home.  We played on the concrete road and I often wondered about the history of the parkway.

From Newsday: "Motor Parkway:The road to yesterday"

I love this story Howard, what a grand car, I am sharing your newsletter with friends in the Classic Car Club of America.  I will be at their Michigan museum in June exhibiting art at the annual members’ gathering.  I would think the CCCA magazine would do well to do a story on your Chrysler.
Best wishes,
Chris Osborne

From Newsday.com Blog: "Historic car owned by Chrysler family has new home"

I am fully enjoying each and every update on the 1937 Chrysler.

From Newsday.com Blog: "Historic car owned by Chrysler family has new home"

Thanks for the comments.

This month is dedicated to cleaning the car, taking an inventory of parts and researching plans for the future.

Marvel mystery oil has been engaged and within a few weeks we will try to get “CC” started.

The car will be repainted….no date decided yet. The technology to paint on aluminum has hopefully improved!!

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Really enjoyed the pictures both as an auto enthusiast and as an owner of a Levitt house.

From Amazing Aerial Views of the Hempstead Plains/Levittown (1924 to 2012)

looks like it cleaned up petty decently… have you made any effort to try to start it?  I’m thinking a lttle marvel mystery oil and a little starting fluid ,some fresh gas…..    Very much look forward to your progress reports….

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

While I agree that a car should look it’s age, I don’t think a paint job would hurt that beautiful thing.  I envy you in that you will be able, in time, to drive around in that one of a kind wonder.

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Awesome is the only appropriate description!

From Then & Now: "Chrysler's Chrysler"- 1937 and 2012

Wow, great photos and also shows the destruction or perhaps the over built way most if not all of Long Island has become.

From Amazing Aerial Views of the Hempstead Plains/Levittown (1924 to 2012)

Every week there’s something to pick my interest and this week is no exception. Great presentation and terrific material is a combination that is indeed worthy of the awards. Congrats, Ken

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Honored with Two Webby Awards!

Well deserved, not only for style but also content. Bravo!
                                      HR

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Honored with Two Webby Awards!

Terrific find.  When you get it completed, I would like to do a special town car class at Amelia.  The car looks amazingly complete.

From Then & Now: "Chrysler's Chrysler"- 1937 and 2012

Howard what a grand automobile!  Reminds me of my 8-passenger 1938 Buick Limited 90L limo, gone to a new owner now (your rare Chrysler is in its own class!).  I see a panting with Walter P. Chrysler and his wife and the Town Car, when you are ready!  I would enjoy putting it to canvas 😊
Best wishes,
Chris Osborne

From Hemmings Blog: Walter P. Chrysler’s one-off Imperial town car finds new home

A wonderful story. Putting names to faces in old photographs is challenging but oh so rewarding. Now we can celebrate Domenich Basso’s contributions to automotive history.

Ciao Dominich ,

penny

From Mystery California Alco Racer Identified

I’ve been in the Mineola area since 1955.  I believe there is still a section of the L.I. Motor Parkway that was part of the roadway leading to the Williston Park Pool area.  The roadway is East of Willis Avenue close to the northern most part of Williston Park and traveled East-West.  There has been other development in that locale and I don’t know how the road then turned south, but I’m willing to bet researching the recently released 1940 Census Maps would shed light on the remaining sites.
    I’d love to hear back if you know more details!
Thanks,
GJT

From Spectacular Aerials of Roosevelt Field and Roosevelt Raceway (1924-1938)