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Hi

That poor Custom Eight keeps popping up like a bad penny. We discussed it in detail on this thread:

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=11872&

Of course, this dealer isn't interested in the truth, only the healthy profit he'll glean from the inflated price.

If someone wanted to recreate the 22nd Series Monte Carlo, then that would be a worthwhile project.....though probably ultimately unprofitable. In honor of the late Mr. Neal, if he didn't discover and document it, it didn't exist.

Steve

I do agree on the line from the ad "Outrageous deal on this sleek 1948 Packard Von Rudolph Roadster Convertible", they would be doing good to get even half of their asking price, When you hear the word prototype you think "factory built", this was a custom chopped car non-factory made car in all probability and not too good looking at that. Packard would have published photos of this if this was a "true factory" prototype. Red 356 engine? 1950's Motor wire wheels? I'd rather have a real 22nd series Custom Eight convertible any day of the week over this creation

Hi

Rather than an overpriced '48 fake 'prototype', complete your own "'53" Caribbean hardtop based on this '52 Mayfair which has had the rear wheelhouses radii-used (?) to start the process. Fitted with '54 Pacific/Convertible fender spears and taillights, Continental kit, '54 Senior grille.....just don't call it a prototype! Something of a period custom with factory parts.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/4839616416.html

Liking something different myself, its tempting! Mentions $6,500 within the ad, $4,200 in the heading; the latter is better......

Steve

While I'm here, a '53 Cavalier striking in red and white...unusual for sedan, though not unattractive:
http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/4862855929.html

Remains of a Packard truck

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4902734504.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ptd/4883329206.html


Maybe an alternative to sending transmissions to the east coast? First I've heard of this vendor.

Here's a 38 six with a rebuild engine

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4903182529.html

32 coupe roadster. Needs lots of work but I love that style!

http://m.ebay.com/itm/121440784705?nav=SEARCH

He also has some other early 30's packards for sale.

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In addition to rebuilt engine, seller claims 48-50 trans and OD. I wonder how the shift linkage was done, or did they adapt the cane shift top?

(o{}o)

John,

I'd suggest they adapted the cane shifter. The left side engine photo, with the steering column in shot, doesn't show any evidence of shifter linkage.

48 woody

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4903686215.html