Re: 1940 160 convertible sedan

Posted by RogerDetroit On 2014/12/16 11:38:54

Well, that Packard did NOT roll out of 1580 East Grand Blvd. with that aftermarket radio antenna - Packard had a special design for the antenna mount that was unique to 1940 only. So it has a radio antenna, then why is there a radio delete plate in the dash?

If this is "Just Restored" then why not have a radio? Or eliminate the incorrect antenna altogether?

If the engine bay photos were turned just a bit more forward you might be able to see if the thermostatic mechanism for grille louvers found in senior cars are in place.

IMHO the 1940 cars are much easier to fake as senior cars as they did not have all the extra trim pieces the 1941 senior cars had, e.g. different bumpers, different tail lights, One-Sixty badging, etc.

You can see why there is a temptation to fake these cars by reviewing the NADA Pricing Guidelines:

Low condition: 120 = $30,300 160 = $53,300
Average condition: 120 = $59,000 160 = $104,800
High condition: 120 = $126,500 160 = $187,200

The car is in Lake Oswego, OR. Wonder if JoeSantana has seen it?