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Andrej wrote:
An absolutely stunning car!
I am really interested how much does it cost? If can't buy one, how much would it cost to make one? :)
This is an interesting question. According to my old cars price guide it would be possible to buy a 1502 model Packard in poor condition for $2000 to $5000. Allow $5000 to $8000 to recondition engine and chassis and you could have the chassis in good condition for around $10,000.
There are restoration shops that can build such a body from scratch, for a price. I do not know how much this would cost but in the US I would venture to guess, $50,000. This is low but a roadster is a simple car to make, compared to a limousine or phaeton.
Possibly the work could be done at lower cost in Europe if you could find the skilled coachbuilder. But I expect the old timers are long gone and the younger workers do not know how to do this work.
Total cost $60,000 or comparable to a new luxury car.
I may be all wet here but that is my guess. Anyone with more experience of restoring Packards and custom bodywork is welcome to chime in.
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