Re: Identifying 1939 Super 8 Limo

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/1/19 11:14:15

Gusha, regarding Rollson identifying plates, I believe I already mentioned the one under the carpet. Often, perhaps almost always, one is found on the lower right side of the cowl near the lower door hinge; this is pretty much the traditional location for the major coachbuilders. I've also seen one, perhaps 2 Rollsons with their imprint on the rear door sill plates, never the front sills, thats only where the poor chauffeur entered.

If I remember right, Rollson was formed in the early Fall of 1938 from the ashes of Rollston.

With no new information coming to light, I'm more convinced that this car is the work of some local craftsman and not one of the major coachbuilders. That however shouldn't detract from it, it's a very unique and interesting Packard. If it's still for sale at a reasonable price, I think it would make a terrific addition to anyone' Packard stable.