Re: Opinions on to Restore or Sell

Posted by flackmaster On 2013/4/29 9:43:41

First let me acknowledge your interest in this car, especially being of the next generation of Packard owners. I agree with what has been said above, that is, it will heavily weigh on your future, time, money and intent. You would never recover what it would cost to restore this car as a show car. But if you restore it for your pleasure, the investment of your time can result in a lifelong pleasure. (I bought my first Packard when I was 15, and still enjoy the hobby). Still, the restoration work will be costly - to get a rough estimate, price an engine kit, a rubber kit, a suspension kit, a brake kit, a wiring harness and a pile of money for chrome. Then double it for incidentals (machine shop, gas tank, radiator, exhaust, other parts, etc) Oh, lets add some interior and paintwork and you are either over the brink on funding, or it will just take that much longer. If you can't do much of the work yourself, SELL IT and save for a running/driving Packard.