Re: Driving comparisons between the Packard Six and 120.

Posted by West Peterson On 2012/6/29 6:35:37

I think the looks of the 120 is better, because the hood is a little longer. But, yes, if the right 110 or Six comes along, give it a fair shot. Check it out carefully, though, as being the bottom of the line Packard, they were ignored for a long time, and spending money on correct maintenance and restoration just wasn't in the cards for most. Also, most were NOT equipped with overdrive. The two that I recently drove were fitted with o.d. during restoration at great expense and work.

If the front end suspension, shocks, steering, king pins, tie rod ends, etc. (and most importantly the center steering link), are properly rebuilt, modern tires are not needed in order to get a wonderful handling car. I'll argue all day long that prewar cars DO NOT need radial tires. Putting 18-inch tires on the car may not work, as there's not very much room between the tire and the fender lip. I have slightly oversize tires on my 180, and if i go over a bump at the same time as I'm turning, my tires hits the fender.