Re: 1940 Super 8 160 Model 1803 Project

Posted by Jim On 2010/8/20 21:48:33

Hi Heather, good to hear from you. Believe it or not, I found it right here on Packard Info. One of our forum members, Tom Laferriere, offered it for sale in the wanted / for sale section. The car looked good in the pictures posted, but turned out to be better than anticipated and remarkably well preserved for a 70 year car.

Much of the paint is indeed original and the interior is in large part still the original leather. Debbie has taken charge of cleaning and treating the leather and after it's third treatment it is coming to life. At this time, we are going to freshen up the car and use as is. Perhaps it will get a proper restoration in the future, but first I would like to sort it out and use as is.

The pictures you sent us of your '39 a few years back was an inspiration for our '39 to be preserved as an original example, and will also guide us on the '40.

Best to you and your brother John,

Jim