Here is what the seller had to say about this early Imperial:

THIS RARE 1928 IMPERIAL PHAETON IS AN ORGINAL OWNER CAR. THE BODY IS A LOW PRODUCTION, ALUMINUM, MADE BY LE BARON. IT HAS A REBUILT, 112 HP, RED HEAD 6 CYLINDER ENGINE. THE DRIVE TRAIN HAS BEEN GONE OVER BY LOCAL RESORATION SHOP. BRAKES ARE REDONE. CAR RUNS EXCELLENT. SEE PICTURES FOR MORE DESCRIPTION. ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME. FOR MORE INFORMATION LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR BILL AT 215-297-1015, OR EMAIL WMULLIGAN@AOL.COM

Areas of discoloration on grille are oxidation. It is in very good condition.