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BigKev 1938 03/21/2007 5:35
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This particular Packard was imported to Australia as RHD (most probably from Canada) and fitted with a Richards (South Australia) body. The body is identical to those fitted to the Studebaker President Eight in Australia. The Packard was exhibited at the 1938 Adelaide Motor Show by Sporting Cars Limited. It was then sold as a demonstrator to a New South Wales doctor. I purchased the Packard in 1972 with 80,000 genuine miles and it still had the Packard san-tex seat covers on. The car has 120,000 miles on it now. The main differences to a 38 Packard body is that the Australian body is 200lbs heavier, has hidden boot hinges, smaller rear windows, door handles on the body belt line and a 1946 slope to the windshield. The die cast door and window gearboxes are also very prone to seizing. |
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JIM REED 1938 04/09/2009 18:29
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Peter Packard 1938 04/05/2007 7:13
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This car is one of about 50 Australian Bodied Packards made by T J Richards of South Australia. The original engine was beyond repair so I fitted a post-war 327 and R6 overdrive. The R6 overdrive uses the 1938 gearbox top and performs as well as a 53 sedan. |
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Pat Durkin 1938 06/18/2009 1:13
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Peter Packard 1938 03/21/2007 21:56
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This vehicle is very unusual and a bit of a mystery as the Packard Formal Sedan was normally on a 1604 chassis. There is a theory that as there were about 100 1603 Super Eights unsold when the 17th Series arrived, some of these may have been fitted with formal attire to help the model run-out sale. This vehicle was partially restored in 1964 and has almost 90,0000 miles from original. A very nice car to drive on trips but the 4.69 axle ratio means 55mph is ok but over 60 mph is unkind to the motor. |
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BigKev 1938 01/23/2010 15:34
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8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1938 Packard three-quarter left rear view. Inscribed on photo back; Packard six, sixteenth series, model 1600, 6-cylinder, 100-horsepower, 122-inch wheelbase, 2-person business coupe (body type #1188), prototype, note pre-production tail lights. Item #: EB01e069 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission. Reproduction Permission Form and Price List |
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Vikki76 1938 08/12/2008 17:52
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G'day guys, It's Vikki here. Once again thank you for your help. I can't get over the generousity & willingness to help that you guys showed me last week.As promised here's some photos. Thanks again |
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bazou37 1938 03/25/2007 15:35
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bazou37 1938 03/25/2007 15:34
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Owen_Dyneto 1938 01/01/2008 18:18
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