Neat! I had not seen that rendering before Craig posting it here. If this story is true, I am very sure Ernest R. Breech had absolutely no interest what so ever in a Packard produced quad headlight center vertical grill re-skinned Lincoln body automobile. In fact, I am sure he was worried about his current project getting traction and succeeding. Guess why! He was in charge of the "E" car project. The "E" car was a new division of the Ford Motor Company that had been in the works on and off for the prior 10 years. Ironically, by the time this alleged request was being made of Ford Motor Company, a great many Packard dealers were likely jumping ship and taking on "E" car dealerships. Talk about out of the pan and into the fire. Given the fast economic decline by mid year 1957 and how poorly the sales of the then reveled new Edsel Division of Ford Motor company went, I am not sure Packard had much of a chance with that design either way. I think the whole industry contracted much like it is presently.

Seller claims Capone bought the car after being released from jail. I guess a picture of Capone with the car would be one way to prove the ownership....

I'm not familiar with the Packard8. But i am assuming as general eng'ring practice that HARDENED steel washers are used under the head stud nuts. Are any of the head nuts loosening????

I carry a heavy duty REDUCTION GEAR type scissors jack. It is not real lite but it is very compact. Just about 25% heavier than a common scissors jack. It works good.

I would definately not jack on the bumper with anything. The bumpers don't seem to be strong enuf to lift the weight of the car without distorting or bending.

For those with an interest in formal sedans, you might want to hop over to the PAC forums and view some pictures of a 1939 Twelve formal sedan, #2001, which is all original and in almost new condition. Pix are under the "Packard Photos" discussion group.

I wonder what are in the doors in the backseat headliner areas?

Various brochures on the limos and high end models have shown everything from a vanity case with mirror for the ladies, liquor cabinet with fitted glassware, a rear radio control, an intercom to front chauffeur, pipe or smoking material storage, and assorted writing materials so guess the sky's the limit.

I know these cars/owner well. This car is basically a 180 Formal Sedan with a removable post, modified front seat/wheelchair and ramps, and will need a total restoration.

Loinel Barrymore was a top star at Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer. Barrymore was given a lifetime contract at the studio as a rewad for his Academy Award winning perfomance in te 1931 film , "A Free Soul".Barrymore appeard in many films 'til his death in 1954.He could have afforded a fleet of Packards.

Good answers everyone. I would use the aluminum floor jack. You can get a NASCAR height one if that be required, but probably a normal height one (Harbor Freight) will be OK for emergency use.

Also NEVER jack up under the rear T-L torque arm into the stirrup, just as the SM warns.

Craig

I wouldn't make that assumption too quickly, the 160 commercial cars with removeable sidepost also generally only carried one sidemount, right side. Of course your assumption is also possible. Just adds to the interest.

Very true.

I also noticed on that fender, the strips are missing, that are on all 3 of the other fenders. It just stuck out to me as odd.

The wheel chair is also very interesting. If you look carefully, it is made so the outer edge matches the contours of a standard car seat. So without the doors open, the top of the seat would look like a normal automotive bench seat.

I wonder what are in the doors in the backseat headliner areas?

Barrymore must have had money flowing, as he had 2 custom built Packard limousines made within 3 years of eachother.