This u********* DJE was built at Wixom Assembly Plant, Michigan, in December 1977 before being shipped to Birmingham, Alabama, where it's spent most of its life. It has had 3 owners prior to myself since it was brought to Australia. I purchased it from a car museum in Esperance, Western Australia in June 2017 and had it shipped to the Northern Rivers region of NSW where it is currently located.
This is a rare and very collectable model as only less than a handful are currently present in the country and only few were ever built worldwide for the commemoration of Ford 75th anniversary in 1978. This one features the Jubilee Gold metallic paint and matching Gold velour interior. The opera windows featured Diamond Jubilee script and a diamond chip laminated between the glass.
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carnut_73
G'day Fletch. Another awesome "Classic Restos" episode! You've got quite a collection of Mopars. My favourite have always been the 1962 through 1968 Imperials.
Motown1
Loved the episode so much I watched it twice. Great story well told and what an amazing car. A big job but well worth it. Imperial LeBaron by Chrysler - has a nice ring to it and gotta love those tail lights.
carnut_73
I agree. I love the fun and humour shown by the mechanics near the end of the video. I've never seen Fletch laugh so much. It made me laugh as well! :D
Blinkie1
Gee Fletch that was worth the wait my friend, cant wait for the second episode either. That Imperial sure looks like it will clean up okay too. The 440 wasn't to bad either when stripped down by the sound of things and giving more torque will be great down low with plenty of get up and go. Those guys doing the rebuild sound like awesome lads too.
Stay safe bro, thanks a heap.
Cheers
Blinkie1
carnut_73
What I love is the humour and fun these blokes seem to have. What good is working if you don't enjoy what you do and get to have a laugh from time to time? :)
Blinkie1
I couldn't agree with your more on that one carnut_73 as it is nail on the head and always been the way where I have worked over the years and there's been many.
Take care and stay safe bro.
Cheers
Blinkie1