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Did anyone attend the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours? Please post your photographs for us to enjoy!

Looked at the Car & Driver site, decent overview though the cars are photographed at a rather odd angle, don't the wonderful custom coachbuilt cars justice. Best part is some of the circus color combinations are being replaced with nice, elegant subtle combinations.

Steve

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This estate auction at Berkeley Springs, WV, September 29, 2012 includes a '53 Patrician or Cavalier with 43K miles, ex-funeral home car. Might be a really decent car, put it on your calendar:

http://cochranauctions.com/Antique_Auction_Sept_29.php?ID=290

Steve

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Thanks for the pictures. Heavens, if I walked into a barn and found a '32 Twin Six Club Sedan in that condition which I could buy and have the engine rebuild finished, I'd have to be picked up off the floor! That is one sweet Packard!

The '27 is a Fourth Series Six, either a Model 426 five passenger sedan or a Model 433 seven passenger sedan. Either way, those were their bread and butter models.

Steve

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This videos of Hollywood streets in '57 is not only a fun view, but also instructive of where Packard was in the market by that point:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LpPKAhW9-s&feature=youtu.be

I've yet to spot any Packards at all, plenty of Cadillacs including Eldorados, late-model Lincolns and Imperials too.

Steve

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It must have been a prototype installation by a major manufacturer. Has anyone read or heard who that was since there is no mention of it in the article?

Thanks Gerd, interesting post, I've never seen this before!

Steve

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The auction of Norm's Antique Supply in Davenport, Iowa August 26, 2012 has a very nice-looking '40 160 Convertible Coupe with sidemounts and Packard NOS parts listed:

http://www.stenzelauction.com/8-26-12.html

The pictures:

http://www.stenzelauction.com/new_images/8.26.12.Miller.Autos.Gallery/index.htm#3

A couple real rarities too, a '27 Stearns-Knight D-6-85 Victoria Coupe and a '27 Stutz Vertical 8 AA 5 passenger sedan. Norm knew great cars!

Steve

Hi Gentlemen

Thanks for your considered and helpful responses, all very good advice and much appreciated. I am making a list of parameters based on your input as well as that I glean from responses from posting the question on the SDC Forum. I'll post that list once I've digested all the information.

Thanks!

Steve

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Though I can't shed any light on the condition of the Twelve in question, I would emphasize that axiom that if the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.

I can pass along that one of the principles of the enterprise is very well known to the collector car community in the area. To put it nicely, the man in question has a reputation that precedes him......but it's not a good one!

Just a viseral feeling, but I think the upholstery is vinyl, not leather. It's way too shiny and prefect. That's a $25K knockdown in price.

Caveat Emptor!

Steve

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You might check the export model specifications on here for your 22nd or 23rd Series model to see if leather was an option for export sedans, follow any specifics given.

Personally, I'd opine the interior pattern of the Super and Custom Eights crafted properly in quality leather in a subtle color with contrasting piping would be wonderful, whether authentic or not for a sedan!

Steve

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I finally must acquiesce to reality and give up my film camera. After reviewing all the options available, I'm more confused than ever. So, what better than to ask for advice from the men who own and are satisfied with their current camera and ancillary equipment. All thoughtful responses greatly appreciated.

First, some parameters: my current film camera is used primarily at car shows, Hershey being the main event. Otherwise, casual 'snapshot' photo records at other shows, infrequently for family/friend gatherings, landscape/scenic etc. Minimal use inside and/or low-light conditions though should be capable as needed. MPS size, zoom and other image manipulation and correction features adequate to the listed purposes. Most of the images would be posted on-line or emailed, rarely if ever printed and never poster size.

Computer to receive images: Currently using Windows XP, probably will for the next five years. I have plenty of storage space and CD recording available. Currently have Picasa photo software for download and storage as well as Irfanview to refine and manipulate images. Irfanview is great, if you don't have it, get the basic freeware download on-line and enjoy.

What I'd prefer to spend: I have in mind a pocket-sized camera with necessary software, long-lived, rechargeable batteries, and a charger . Names of the camera/software, charger and battery makers will be followed. I'm thinking in terms of $150.00 for the complete package. Before anyone howls about being cheap, I'll freely admit that I am! I prefer to think of it as provident, sounds nicer. I will act on the best advice that seems to fit my purposes for my purchase and be grateful for your taking the time to advise me. All I can offer in return is a flow of posted and emailed photos from Hershey and various other events of your preferred marques......as well as mine.

Thanks!
Steve