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Although I have not seen the article in Hemmings, I was instantly reminded of the fascinating piece about The Request written by Bill Francis in the April 1977 issue of "Car Classics" wherein he describes buying the car and restoring it. I had not been familiar with the car and I assume it is still enjoyed.
Posted on: 2016/10/31 15:17
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You will probably want to know that "Bill Francis" certainly had to be a pen name and not a real person. Either way, whoever it was, that person was not who bought or restored the Request-who actually were three guys I knew in the 1970s. The Request has been re-done at least twice since that article and now lives in New Jersey.
Posted on: 2016/11/1 23:20
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After looking at my post again I see that my wording was confusing, to say the least. Bill Francis clearly states that the owners consisted of a partnership comprised of Larry and Orville Dopps plus Dick Comstock.
Anyway, delighted to know that the car is in good shape and is well preserved.
Posted on: 2016/11/2 8:44
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The Request has been in the Marano Collection in New Jersey for some years and is seen fairly regularly by those of us in the area. Enclosed are photos of it as seen as the 2010 Gettysburg PA national meet where it participated in one or more of the driving tours. The car has since received a more comprehensive restoration.
In the second photo the Request is next to Randy Berger's 400 (that's Randy in black); down row a bit is my '56 Caribbean (MES). Attach file:  (211.96 KB) (430.69 KB)
Posted on: 2016/11/2 8:52
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I really like that picture because my 400 (Best Other) is just to the left of the Request.
 And yours truly is in the pic. 
Posted on: 2016/11/2 8:57
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Yes... and these are the very same 3 guys I mentioned who owned and restored the Request. Dick Comstock got some of the parts used in that restoration from me. Also, some of the photos in the magazines were taken at Richard's house (at that time) in Yakima, WA. Again, I believe "Bill Francis" was a fictitious pen name and not a real person (I wrote for the same magazine at that time).
Posted on: 2016/11/5 18:28
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The Request is one of my favorite Packards. It combines the classical grille styling on a modern and attractive body. It is a most pleasing blending of the styles. The look is in keeping with Rolls and Mercedes of the day.
(o[]o)
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Attach file: (115.94 KB)
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The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de
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