Re: 1940 160 convertible sedan

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2018/3/12 23:45:27

I've read each entry in this thread as it developed and must say, there are many interesting observations, statements and claims made by a lot of different posters.

I think we all oft-forget how the written word can be so much more 'indelible' than with oral exchanges and it is so easy to descend into the classic 'war of words' with these emails.

I also think there is a lot of misinformation and even outright deception out there. When I went to buy my car (1939) it was advertised as a 120 and being the first-ever classic vehicle I have owned, I did a lot of checking and, in part, by asking the questions on this site, I was able to prove to the seller that it was not a 120, just a Six and the eventual sell-price reflected the proper reclassification. I truly don't know if it was an 'honest' mistake or not as the guy didn't really seem to 'know', one way or the other, but irrespective, it was certainly worth exercising due diligence and doing the homework to find out.

I certainly take to heart and agree with Joe Santana's comments about not being 'mean-spirited' in questioning and qualifying this info but can also see Caribbean Dude's point about it being 'fair and open game' to ask the questions.

Ill-will is a nasty thing on a forum like this and I know only too well how easy it is to get one's back up if we feel we are being impugned or assailed, but a pause and a collective 'deep breath' might not be a bad thing here. Yes/no?
Chris Goodfellow