Re: 1928 443 in South Africa

Posted by EmilSA On 2011/7/11 3:31:43

Hello Sandy and everyone else, the VIN number can be confirmed as 228455R on the plate. There is no <******> stamp number on the cowl, since that is also not Packard. I can try and check if the brass body number plaque still remains - as per Sandy's description of where to find it.

I will most likely go and take another look at this car.

One of the most notable anomalies on this car is that the rear doors aren't "suicide" - they open the same way as the front doors, which is incorrect for the 443 Phaeton.

Question: Can one buy the correct reproduction cast brass windshield and convertible top and supports/mechanism for this car from the USA?

I believe the bodywork can be changed to look just like the real 443 Phaeton and that the parts mentioned above here would greatly improve the look of this car if they can be obtained.