Rebodying for '48-'54 Packard Chassis

Posted by 58L8134 On 2009/1/8 18:38:01

Hi

There seems to be abundance of unrestored 22nd Series through 54th Series cars, especially junior models, scattered all over the country that turn up with regularity for sale on Ebay, Craigslists and other sources.

Unhappily, a goodly number of these cars are in quite rough condition, likely to never be restored, at best used as parts cars or at worse, just end up lost to scrap.

I wonder if a project to create a design faithful '40 or '41 Darrin victoria replica body designed to mount on a restored chassis from these cars would be a worthwhile to pursue?

The difference in wheelbase length of the 120" and 122" chassis versus the 127" would have to be accommodated, might be done by offering two different hood lengths dependent upon the chassis to receive the body.

This would make more affordable a drivable Packard Darrin, still allowing the person to experience the road qualities of a Packard, just wrapped in a luscious design.

Is there a market? Your thoughts?

Steve