1937 120C Cabriolet by Graber
Posted by 58L8134 On 2015/12/21 8:58:27
Hi
Although most are familiar with the 1938 Eight cabriolet by Graber, this 1937 120C may only be to those who've seen PAC reports on European chapter meets. It demonstrates how deftly Graber handled design and proportions. Note particularly the relationship of the headlights to the upper grille shell/belt-line. Its obviously a couple inches lower than the production 120.
The hood may be lengthened as well, hard to determine in these three-quarters views. When seen in side profile, the belt-line is straight until it reaches the last third of the door, begins a graceful arc to the rear fender. The low angle of the photos distorts how magnificent this design is.
Graber, as well as other European coachbuilders such as Binder, Letourneur & Marchand, Saoutchik, et al, worked in this vein in the years before Dutch Darrin returned to the U.S. in 1937. Its safe to say he arrived here with a headful of design ideas which we're fortunate he used on Packards.
For those who can match their fascination with this wonderful Graber 120C with the wherewithal to own it:http://www.collectioncar.com/detailed.php?ad=51271&category_id=1&lang=en
Steve
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Although most are familiar with the 1938 Eight cabriolet by Graber, this 1937 120C may only be to those who've seen PAC reports on European chapter meets. It demonstrates how deftly Graber handled design and proportions. Note particularly the relationship of the headlights to the upper grille shell/belt-line. Its obviously a couple inches lower than the production 120.
The hood may be lengthened as well, hard to determine in these three-quarters views. When seen in side profile, the belt-line is straight until it reaches the last third of the door, begins a graceful arc to the rear fender. The low angle of the photos distorts how magnificent this design is.
Graber, as well as other European coachbuilders such as Binder, Letourneur & Marchand, Saoutchik, et al, worked in this vein in the years before Dutch Darrin returned to the U.S. in 1937. Its safe to say he arrived here with a headful of design ideas which we're fortunate he used on Packards.
For those who can match their fascination with this wonderful Graber 120C with the wherewithal to own it:http://www.collectioncar.com/detailed.php?ad=51271&category_id=1&lang=en
Steve
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