PackardStan - VERY cool 1932 Deluxe Eight Packard Phaeton!!! Isn't this the car that was sold this past summer at an auction at a farm estate in Missouri? I have been looking for a 1932 Packard Deluxe Eight Phaeton for a while now, and I seriously considered bidding on that car. However, I really didn't want to take on a mechanical and/or cosmetic restoration. Been there, done that before. The auction description said that the engine was frozen. If you bought the auction car, maybe you'll get lucky by dousing the cylinders with Marvel Mystery Oil for a long period of time, and then working the engine over by hand - not by the starter. However, if necessary, rebuilding the 8 cylinder engine is not the the end of the world. Easier than a 12 cylinder, by far.

Regardless, I'm jealous!!! My absolute dream car. ENJOY!!!

Fellow Packard enthusiasts:

I just celebrated a milestone birthday and I am now seeking my life-long dream car: a 1932/1933 (and possibly a 1931) Packard Deluxe Eight/Super Eight phaeton.

If you own, or someone you know owns, one of these Packard phaetons, and have reached the point where you are ready to pass it on to someone who will love it as much as you have -- please let me know!!!

My dream Packard phaeton would have been fully restored at some point since 1980, is in great running condition, and has wire wheels and dual side mounts.

Thank you in advance for any help you may offer in my search!

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I just received sad news today that Phil Bray died. He was a good friend to the PAC, CCCA, and all old car enthusiasts, and was especially helpful to me with my Packard's high speed differential that was on my car. Here is the obituary:

BRAY, PHILIP T.2014-04-10
BRAY PHILIP T. Age 74. April 7, 2014 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Carol Bray and the late Susan Bray. Loving dad of Tamara Bray (Boleslo Romero), the late Richard, Douglas (Donna), Michele (Michael) Knox, Mindy (Pete) Tougas and Kymberly Flannery. Proud grandpa of Joseph, Caitlin, Jacob, Tyler, Carson, Samuel, Andrew, Emily, Justin and Caleb. Dearest brother of Sherry (Walter) Johnson and Mary Ann (Michael) Salway. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Roland and Edra and his brother David. Philip was retired from Chrysler and was an active member with many car clubs. Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd., Trenton. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amercian Cancer Society. Interment Grosse Ile Memorial Cemetery. To share a memory, visit www.martenson.com
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