Re: disc brake conversions

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/5/26 11:11:51

I know this is a minority opinion on this website (and no need to respond, I won't change my view), but I just hate to see any Packard, much less one of the more desireable ones like a Patrician with potential for appreciation, be downgraded and devalued by modifications such as disc brakes. I know of many buyers who wouldn't consider such a car, and others who'd look for substantial price reductions, for unnecessary modifications. I suppose there are some who might find the mods a +, and in cars with minimal opportunity for apprecation, I can understand it a bit more.

A 56 Patrician recently sold privately for over $115,000; spectacular and as stock as it left the factory.