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I put the wrong URL on my original post. Fixed now!
Posted on: 2013/7/11 15:30
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The following Ebay listing is for a '55 Clipper Constellation 2-door hardtop with 3-speed stick/overdrive...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1955-Packard-Clipper-Constellation-California-Car-/181171503381?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a2ea9c115#ht_775wt_1167 Surely this is at the top of the drive train-rarity heap? Wonder if it has TL?
Posted on: 2013/7/11 9:17
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An interesting discussion on the Hemmings blog...
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For those of use who like to speculate on what it would have taken to save our favorite defunct marque, this discussion...
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/07/09/open-diff-how-would-you-have-saved-your-favorite-defunct-automotive-marque/
Posted on: 2013/7/10 13:33
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Totally off-topic, but that color combination is stunning, IMHO.
Craig, isn't your '55 Pat the same color scheme? I've always liked yours, too...
Posted on: 2013/7/10 9:52
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Perhaps a previous owner was fed up with his Ultramatic?
And at this point, wouldn't Packard make changes for a customer within reason, to make the sale? If it came w/the stick from the factory, that is... EDIT: And yes, that's WAY too high a price...
Posted on: 2013/6/26 8:35
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I don't doubt that a Packard can accumulate this many miles. But looking at the photos, do you think it might actually have fewer miles?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1935-Packard-120-Model-4-Door-Sedan-/151061987209?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item232bfeff89#ht_1501wt_730 And isn't the price a bit high?
Posted on: 2013/6/13 10:17
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Was the 1957-1958 Packard manufactured ONLY for marketing purposes?
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I seem to recall reading that S-P Corporation made Packards in 1957-1958 ONLY to honor dealer franchise agreements, etc.
Is that true?
Posted on: 2013/6/12 9:26
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I'm reminded once again why I like this site so much...I learn new history every time I visit!...
 ...The reasoning behind a Facel Vega-based Packard makes some sense - I'd never HEARD of it until right now. Without a Packard V-8 drive train, and torsion-bar suspension,though, why bother to label the beast as a Packard? I'm happy to see the Marmon V-16 mentioned in the above posts. It's always been underrated in comparison to the other classic automobiles of the era, in my opinion.
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When the plant was last in the news, a MAJOR roadblock to demolition (sadly, probably the best thing) was being discussed.
Asbestos.
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No, no...this is a one-off Packard/Henney experimental vehicle, complete with V-8 and blower... 
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