Ozstatman wrote:
Thought I'd share my '41 120 Coupe Project.

This came about because I've wanted a Packard Coupe for over 40 years.......

.......a little later in ebay, there appeared a '41 120 coupe in Idaho and which from the pictures and commentary appeared to be a nice car...........

So after retiring on the 20th I arrived in San Francisco on the 23th July and then Boise Idaho on the 24th. Inspection of the '41 as well as a test drive, convinced me.....in closing the deal.

I then had the opportunity to visit the owner of the '41 from 1960 to 2006, a dentist. This owner has 10, count them 10, other Packards for sale - see my reply in the forum re this.

Now for the shipper, inquiries late on the 24th revealed that the trailer had blown 2 tires running over debris on the road that day which, coupled with illness to the lady in the partnership had slowed their progress to Idaho. However they expressed their confidence in arriving on the afternoon of the 25th. So the wait began. With their non show by early evening I contacted and left messages on their cell. When they responded it was to advise they'd be there in about an hour as another tire had blown on the trailer and it only had 3 wheels on it now! They eventually arrived about 8:30pm whereupon they said we must think they look like hillbillies, and truer words couldn't have been said. Although doubts were in my mind as to entrusting my prized Packard to their custody and their assurances that it would be safe with them for the trip to Los Angeles, confirmed by an email next day with a reference to Mr S & W being available for security purposes although I didn't think bullet holes would enhance the '41's appearance!

I later learned, that Randy (a real nice bloke and the seller of the car) had had a call from the shippers and they were 4 hours into the trip to LA, and this time had burned out a wheel-bearing on the trailer. I should mention that, fortunately for the shippers, Randy worked at a RV manufacturer and was able to supply the shippers with 2 brand new wheels and tires for the trailer at an extremely good price!.......

49packard wrote:
No. But if you locate it, please post information for the rest of us.
Thanks.

iburyem73 wrote:......I drove it home from the body shop today! What an awesome experience.........

Owen_Dyneto wrote:.....as long as fire engines got your interest, are you familiar with the small run of fire engines made by General on the Packard Twelve chassis? ...... The second photo is of a 6=40 built for Brooklyn, NY fire department.....And although not Packard related, I've found this photo of a Stutz-powered early fire engine interesting as well. Hope you enjoy.

Owen_Dyneto wrote:.......Their Packard club really brings out the vintage iron, and he's sent me quite a few other terrific photos of sometimes very unusual cars in terrific locales......

Turbopackman wrote:.......Whatcha all think?.......

I think Mal came up with this idea months ago,....... But now that I look at it, I actually like it!